Weaving Blogs from Emma Baker Handwoven Textiles

Read about the inspiration, colours and craft behind the creation of unique handwoven scarves, snoods and other accessories. From weaving techniques, design stories, commissions, scarf trends and luxury gift ideas.

Woman with glasses in a navy coat and green scarf, smiling softly, stands in a leafy forest with a serene mood.

The handwoven snood scarf: warm, cosy, stylish and a versatile accessory

A handwoven snood is perfect for adding a pop of colour and warmth to your wardrobe. This blog outlines why I believe a snood deserves a place in every wardrobe.

Emma Baker

Oct 7, 20254 min read

Weaving left over hand dyed yarn to create a handwoven luxury snood scarf

This blog discusses a project using left over knitting yarn to create a beautiful handwoven wool snood.

Emma Baker

Aug 25, 20254 min read

woven pink and green patterned scarves hung up against a dark grey wall

A handwoven designer scarf is a perfect luxury winter accessory and Christmas Gift

Today our shops are full of mass produced fast fashion, handwoven scarves and designer luxury accessories are the antipathy of this as discussed in this blog.

Emma Baker

Jun 22, 20254 min read

a handwoven blue window pane handwoven table runner with a pink vase and ceramic flowers

Creating a Ocean blue inspired collection of handwoven designer scarves, snoods and a table runner

This blog post outlines a project weaving with cotton yarn to create a small collection of ocean inspired handwoven scarves, snoods and a table runner.

Emma Baker

Jun 2, 20254 min read

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Celebrate graduation day with a special luxury gift: Choosing the perfect handwoven merino scarf, snood or shawl

Celebrating a graduation calls for a gift that is both special and memorable. A handwoven accessory is an elegant luxury gift.

Emma Baker

May 7, 20254 min read

A close-up of a soft fabric with a checkered pattern in pink, blue, white, and brown, neatly twisted at the center.

Case Study: Commission to create a luxury handwoven designer merino wool blanket

In this blog post, I explore the steps involved in the commission and creation of a luxury handwoven merino lambswool blanket.

Emma Baker

Apr 5, 20255 min read

Handwoven Wool Scarf or Snood? The perfect Christmas gift for every style and season.

This blog discusses the benefits and advantages of choosing a handwoven scarf or snood as a stylish accessory and special gift.

Emma Baker

Mar 15, 20253 min read

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Weaving a designer handwoven scarf and snood using a hand dyed superwash merino yarn on a rigid heddle weaving loom

Weaving a handwoven scarf and snood using a handdyed yarn kit. The blog includes the patterns for each if you wish to do the same.

Emma Baker

Sep 11, 20243 min read

two ladies wearing navy blue and electric blue snood

8 reasons why handwoven designer snoods are the ultimate accessory for style, warmth, comfort and versatility.

In this blog I share some images of my own snood wearing exploits and explore reasons why I think a snood is a go to accessory.

Emma Baker

Aug 17, 20244 min read

grey and blue intricate patterned fabric with two wooden weaving shuttles

How long does it take to weave a handmade designer handwoven scarf? The 12 key steps of the weaving process explained.

I am often asked how long a handwoven scarf, shawl or snood has taken to weave. This blog gives an insight into the weaving process.

Emma Baker

Jun 22, 20245 min read

a green,white and blue mosaic patterned fabric with a wooden weaving shuttle with green thread

Slow fashion - sustainable luxury - Textile design and the weaving of merino lambswool accessories

Read about the process of designing a range of handwoven luxury accessories and learn why woven scarves are termed slow fashion.

Emma Baker

May 21, 20243 min read

top overhead view of a wooden rigid heddle weaving loom with a handspun maroon and flecked yarn and weave

6 Important features to consider when weaving with hand spun yarn?

Is it possible to weave with hand spun yarn? The answer is yes and this blog discusses some hints an tips and things to consider.

Emma Baker

Apr 16, 20244 min read

red, green and bright blue large checked shawl draped over mannequin

The 7 steps involved in creating and weaving a beautiful designer handmade family tartan shawl

Studying the Scottish register of tartans website led to an exciting project to design and weave a family tartan shawl.

Emma Baker

Mar 26, 20244 min read

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Weaving with fine yarns of wool and silk to create a luxury handmade handwoven scarf and cravat

This blog details the project of weaving with some fine wool and silk yarns to create a scarf and several cravats.

Emma Baker

Jan 23, 20245 min read

pink, brown and beige zig zag scarf wrapped around neck of mannequin

7 different stylish ways to wear a handwoven designer lambswool woven scarf this winter

There are countless ways to wear a handwoven scarf and this blog explores a number of different ways of making a stylish statement.

Emma Baker

Nov 22, 20233 min read

Why it is all about colour when weaving and selecting a luxury handwoven scarf, snood or shawl

This blog summarizes a few of my thoughts on weaving and selecting colours for a handwoven scarf, cowl or shawl.

Emma Baker

Oct 30, 20234 min read

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

This blog details using waste yarn and hand spun yarn to weave some rustic textured coasters.

Emma Baker

Oct 20, 20233 min read

bright intricate patterned green, blue and pink shawl

Weaving a stunning bright and vibrant collection of merino lambswool twill designed scarves

Blog detailing a project creating a collection of twill design handwoven merino scarves.

Emma Baker

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino wool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist

Blog article describing the weaving of a collection of deflected doubleweave merino scarves, shawls and cowls.

Emma Baker

May 22, 20232 min read

Weaving with hand dyed yarn to create stunning unique handwoven scarves - interview with an indie dyer

10 questions answered by Hannah Sutton, Indie yarn dyer. Launching an indie dyeing yarn business.

Emma Baker

Apr 5, 20235 min read