Creative practices of a textile artist from Queensland, Australia. Now living in Somerset, England.
Category Archives: How-to
Hyponotising crochet hand movements
Speeding up my crochet technique I’ve been crocheting for about 12 years now. Until recently, I had a really ham – fisted technique. I would hold the hook in my fist like a toothbrush, which led to a split second … Continue reading
A tiny hot pink shag coat
Number three in the three part series on the hot pink shaggy jacket, handmade microfashion at it’s finest. I call this model the Fluffy Pink Duckling, hooray! Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, How-to, Re-use, Rugging, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Chic, crochet, DIY, Ethical, Festival Crochet, Festival Wear, handmade, Hot Pink, Magenta, Microfashion, shag jacket, Toddler, wool crafts, work in progress
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Up all night shagging
Part two of a three-part series on making a hot pink shag micro jacket for a fashion-forward toddler. Includes a brief how-to video. Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, How-to, Rugging, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Baby, crochet, Environmentally Conscious, Ethical Fashion, Festival Fashion, handmade, Hot Pink, Magenta, Microfashion, Pattern Making, Raver, shag jacket, Shaggy, Slow Fashion, Toddler, wearable arts
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Microfashion versions of festival favourites
A recent shag jacket commission, made for a toddler. Microfashion at it’s most sustainable! Part 1 of a three-part post on how I have gone about creating this piece. Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, How-to, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged crochet, Festival Crochet, Festival Jacket, Festival Wear, Harajuku, How-to, Microfashion, Netting, Ombre, pastels, Pattern Maker, shag jacket, Toddler, Tutorial, wearable arts
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Crochet cases
Have been busy crocheting some shoulder bags to protect electronics and electronic accoutrements. Here’s how I’ve taken amigurumi single stitch and wool scraps to create robust cases. Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Amigurumi, crochet, DIY, Electronics, Headphones, How to crochet, Pattern Maker, Rainbow Crochet, Self Care, shoulder bag, Single Stitch Crochet, tassels
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Crocheted parasol holders
After crocheting a few lovely bright parasol canopies, the parasols themselves need some protection from dirt, dander, knocks and bumps. Here’s how I did this. Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged crochet, DIY, Drawstring Bags, Ethical Fashion, Festival Fashion, functional design, granny square, Parasol, Pattern Maker, Scrap Wool, Slow Fashion, tassels, wearable arts, wool crafts
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Save the Children Craft Workshop
Recent pompom and tassel making workshops at Save the Children Bath charity. Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, How-to, Sewing, Textiles, Workshops
Tagged Craft Workshops, Crochet Fashion, Crochet Fruit, Festival Crochet, Festival Wear, Handmade Fashion, Pompoms, Save the Children, tassels, wool crafts
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Finishing the pink phoenix parasol
After crocheting the main cover for the Pink Phoenix parasol, it’s time to attach and add the finishing touches. Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Bespoke, Crochet Pattern, Do It Yourself, Festival Fashion, festivals, One of a Kind, Parasol, Parasol Making, Recycle, Reduce, Repurposing, Reuse, summer, Umbrella Making
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Mermaid-y crochet
Life is a beach and I am just a mermaid flopping around at low tide. Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, How-to, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Beach Cover Up, Blue, Cardigan, crocheting, Do It Yourself, Festival Wear, Green, handmade, PLUR, Shaggy, Slow Fashion, textile design, treble stitch crochet
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A new crocheted parasol project
How to repurpose an old but structurally sound umbrella that needs a new cover. Crochet to the rescue! Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, How-to, Textiles
Tagged artist perspective, crafternoons, crochet, DIY, experimentation, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, How-to, Parasol, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, self sufficiency, Slow Fashion, textile design, Wearable Art, work in progress
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