It's been awhile since I've posted fun with fibers. I had these colorful batts from hobbledehoy.Etsy.com staring at me for months and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I am not a spinner and haven't even tried a drop spindle. I do want to do some more Nuno felting, but I got the urge to try to crochet with the unspun fibers. This may have been easier with roving or pencil roving. These colors were all mixed together in a gorgeous blend. I just started pulling apart bulky yarn-size pieces and put a crochet hook to it. It can be very delicate and it took me awhile to separate and choose colors. I wasn't even sure what I was making. Once the fibers had been woven or crocheted, it was dangerous to pull them apart. So, on I went until I had used every inch!
I lighted felted it with hot water and soap on a ridged boot mat, rinsed and rolled it in a towel. It's still a bit damp and is slow to dry because of our humid weather. I didn't want to shrink it too much, just tighten up the fibers a little bit. I'm sure it would have gotten a lot smaller and thicker if I had felted it normally, but I wanted it soft and loose.
Now that I've played with it a bit, I've decided it will be a purse. I thought about crocheting a strap for it, or using this fun frame that I have, but I think it looks best as a clutch. A sleek, but sturdy lining will finish up this fun with fibers design.
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19 comments:
Love your new creation! So bright and fun!
it looks so cheerful!!!! it is great to do different things with fiber!!!
it's lovely- i love unspun fibre, has a really unique look when all hooked up. and i think a cutch is about right :)
Your purse is gorgeous! What a great idea, and a great addition to Fiber Arts Friday! :)
This looks like a great project -- love the combination of the chunky crochet with the frame and lining idea!
such vibrant colors!
Those look like a ton of fun!
What a great project! It's quite lovely! be sure to show us your finished work.
What an inspiration this is...I've been wondering what to do with left over roving!
that is fabulous!!!! what a great idea.
That will make a great purse!
I love your vivacious colors!
what great colors! I've been wanting to try using unspun fibers-now I have the incentive to give it a go-thanks
very cool! I love the way the colors are together...can't wait to see it all done :)
really pretty, I love fiber!
I'll make sure I have a knitting project with me tomorrow! :D
A Rainbow of fun~you have a great knack for color combos!
Thanks! These fibers were spun and dyed by hobbledehoy! Check out her Etsy shop for sure.... www.hobbledehoy.etsy.com
Love this! And I am addicted to Hobbledehoy myself and not a spinner. What a great idea!
Thanks for participating in Fiber Arts Friday!
Hey, that looks like fun. I've knit with unspun fibers, but haven't tried crochet yet. Must do! Your purse-to-be looks great.
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