The shawl is now complete and all blocked. It’s turned out a good size at 78 inches along the long side. The pattern is from Gosyo a Japanese website. They have quite a lot of knit and crochet patterns on there. Stacey got to wear a T-shirt because it showed up the pattern better. The… Continue reading Lilac shawl and other things
Author: Jamie@hookthisweavethat
A guy in to craft, mainly yarn-based crochet, weaving and some basic knitting. I love mixing colours, trying new patterns and stitches. I will also try different crafts such as stone carving, stained glass making, fused glass and leatherwork. I can think of nothing better than being able to say ‘I made this!’ Even if it’s not perfect.
Pembrokeshire National Coast Path Walk
It took me longer to edit the montage of video (link at end) and mainly pictures as the Wi-Fi at the house we rented was only ok. Not like what I have at home due to work requirements. So, I only finished it this morning. We came back early to get my vaccination, and managed… Continue reading Pembrokeshire National Coast Path Walk
Beach combing
Yesterday at the beach walk, I managed to find some ideal sticks for hanging weaving. They are ideal circumference and length for attaching my next tapestry weaving. Today we take a route to Witches Cauldron, a collapsed cave. It’s a good 10 miles there and back. The picture below is the view from the house… Continue reading Beach combing
Easter Holidays Crafting
We took the opportunity to get away for a week and be in a different set of four walls than those we’ve seen for the past few months! Wales released lockdown and allowed self contained units to open, and Welsh residents able to travel beyond a stay local. We remain cautious, have masks, hand gel… Continue reading Easter Holidays Crafting
Totally Geometric
Just a quick post today to show progress on the Geometric Weaving course from Balfour & Co. Warped the frame yesterday evening and lay down a few picks of weft. Then this morning I cracked on with the weaving, watching the videos as I went. I’ve started the next section but not taken any pictures… Continue reading Totally Geometric
Hook This, Weave That 