Creative practices of a textile artist from Queensland, Australia. Now living in Somerset, England.
Category Archives: Re-use
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
Comments Off on A tiny hot pink shag coat
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
Comments Off on Crochet cases
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
Comments Off on Crocheted parasol holders
Crop Top Triptych
I have been busy over winter and early spring on some fabulous blue and yellow shaggy crop tops! Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Re-use, Textiles
Tagged blue wool, Creative Reuse, crochet, Crochet Pattern, Crop Tops, Festival Fashion, Fringing, Handmade Fashion, Pattern Maker, Psytrance, shag jacket, Trance, yellow wool
Comments Off on Crop Top Triptych
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
Comments Off on Finishing the pink phoenix parasol
Kitty cat bell choker
Oversized kitty cat inspired found art chokers. Wool and metal combinations. Continue reading
Turquoise chokers and magic mushroom pendants
Taking broken turquoise rings and amigurumi magic mushrooms and turning them into wearable art choker necklaces Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Re-use, Textiles
Tagged Amigurumi, crafternoons, Creative Reuse, crochet, DIY, experimentation, Jewellery Making, Recycle, Reduce, repair, Reuse, sewing, textile design, textiles, wearable arts, Wool, work in progress
Comments Off on Turquoise chokers and magic mushroom pendants
A jellyfish hipflask stash shoulder bag
Recently created: an aquatically themed crochet stash bag for hipflasks! Say hi to a one-of-a-kind neon pink jellyfish shoulder bag 🦑❤️ Continue reading
Third eye crocheted patchwork
Commissioned Eye Of Providence crocheted patchwork Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Re-use, Sewing, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged commissions, crafternoons, crochet, DIY, handmade, sewing, textile design, textiles, Travel, Wearable Art, wearable arts, Wool, work in progress
Comments Off on Third eye crocheted patchwork
kellymariemcewan 