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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.


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


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


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


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


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


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 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


Textile design in handweaving: Designing and weaving a commissioned merino pink wool scarf using hand dyed yarn
Designing and creating a stunning handwoven scarf as a commission for a lovely client.

Emma Baker
Feb 22, 20233 min read


How long does it take to weave a handwoven merino scarf? The most FAQ for a weaver
How long does it take to weave a scarf - this blog attempts to answer this question.

Emma Baker
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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