Creative practices of a textile artist from Queensland, Australia. Now living in Somerset, England.
Tag Archives: Slow Fashion
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
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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Illusive festival weekend
At Illusive festival this weekend, scheduled a hold-over post of dancing in a half-finished shag vest I was working on earlier this year… Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Textiles, Works in progress
Tagged Clothing, Crochet Pattern, DIY, Ethical Fashion, festivals, Pattern Maker, Shaggy, Slow Fashion, Sustainable, Vest, Wearable Art, Wool, wool crafts, work in progress
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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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Eye got you covered
Love ethical fashion? Then check out my latest offerings of colourful, bizarre and custom wool bijouterie. Well made slow fashion that ships internationally. Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Jewellery, Textiles
Tagged Bespoke, Bijouterie, crochet, Ethical Fashion, Festival Wear, Nothing New, One of a Kind, Pattern Maker, Secret Stash, Slow Fashion, tassels, Vintage
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Granny square crop top
Latest offering; a greyscale fringed supercropped top with an oversized hood for oversized hairstyles! Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Textiles
Tagged Crochet Pattern, Crop Top, festivals, Flow Arts, fringed, granny square, Greyscale, handmade, Hoodie, Oversized, Pattern Maker, PLUR, Ravewear, Slow Fashion, tassels
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The Jellyfish collection
Tentacles, pastel colours and UV reactive wool come together in a jellyfish-inspired series of amigurumi jewellery and festival accessories. Continue reading
Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Jewellery, Sewing, Textiles
Tagged 420, Clipper Lighter, crochet necklace, Crochet Pattern, Depop, Ethical Fashion, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, hip flask, Jellyfish, Medusozoa, Slow Fashion, tentacles, Textile Artists, textile design
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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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Mushroom in life for joy 💖
One of the first patterns I successfully developed – the Amanita muscaria lighter holder necklace. A lightweight amigurumi wool pendant that combines function and funky form! Continue reading
Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Festival Wear, Jewellery, Textiles
Tagged Amigurumi, crochet necklace, Crochet Pattern, Depop, Etsy, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, Fly Agaric, Magic Mushrooms, Ravewear, Secret Stash, Slow Fashion, Small Business
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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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