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

Emma Baker

3 days ago
3 min

Weaving a 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.

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

Emma Baker

Aug 17
4 min

8 reasons why handwoven 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.

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

Emma Baker

Jun 22
5 min

How long does it take to weave a 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.

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Textile design with floor loom weaving of luxury merino lambswool scarves, shawls and snoods

Emma Baker

May 21
2 min

Textile design with floor loom weaving of luxury merino lambswool scarves, shawls and snoods

This blog details some deflected double weaving. Experimentation with different weft and shaft lifting created some very different fabrics

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

Emma Baker

Apr 16
4 min

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.

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The 7 steps involved in creating and weaving a beautiful family tartan shawl as a special gift

Emma Baker

Mar 26
4 min

The 7 steps involved in creating and weaving a beautiful family tartan shawl as a special gift

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

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

Emma Baker

Jan 23
5 min

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

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

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

Emma Baker

Nov 22, 2023
2 min

7 different stylish ways to wear a handwoven lambswool 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.

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

Emma Baker

Oct 30, 2023
4 min

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.

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

Emma Baker

Aug 3, 2023
3 min

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.

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Working sustainably with local fibres from fleece to fibre - creating a woven fabric from a fleece

Emma Baker

Apr 21, 2022
2 min

Working sustainably with local fibres from fleece to fibre - creating a woven fabric from a fleece

Blog detailing the process going from fleece to fabric - using up local resources.

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Weaving a springtime collection of handwoven cotton snoods and infinity cowls

Emma Baker

Apr 7, 2022
2 min

Weaving a springtime collection of handwoven cotton snoods and infinity cowls

Blog detailing a project creating a collection of handwoven cotton cowls and snoods.

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How long does it take to weave a handwoven merino scarf? The most FAQ for a weaver

Emma Baker

Oct 14, 2021
3 min

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.

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Learning to weave a doubleweave design on the floor loom

Emma Baker

Sep 9, 2021
2 min

Learning to weave a doubleweave design on the floor loom

Blog detailing the process of learning to weave a doubleweave window pain design.

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