Playing with fibre ; having fun

An exercise of the creative force within us all; purely about process;  whatever results is a worthwhile product.

Get some fibre.  Get some tool to 'work' the fibre.

The options are many.  Fibre: yarn (wool, acrylic, blend, bamboo, hemp, linen, banana leaf etc!), string, twine, fabric ripped into strips, fabric cut into strips, ivy, rope, scarves, nylon stockings, licorice shoelace candy, unravelled sweaters, kelp, cut up plastic bags,  cut up plastic containers, cut up rubber boots, elastic bands, clotheslines, cassette tape, electric cord, mens ties, shoelaces, hair, grass, herbs........

The tool:  crochet hook, knitting needles, chopsticks, tree branches, crutches, your own arms, someone else's arms (still attached to the someone), icicles (you'll have to knit quickly), pretzels, pencils, your own hand as a hook, drumsticks, coat hangers, curtain rods, oars, ski poles, tomato stakes, spindles, straws......

The intent is to have fun.  To play. Choose the fibre and the tool with this in mind.  You can change your choice at any time.  Play as if no one is looking. 

Cast on (or chain) a bunch of stitches.  Doesn't matter how many.  Whatever feels like enough.

Now knit a row.  Or crochet.  Or purl.  Or single or double or treble crochet. Or knit half and purl half.  Mix up the crochet stitches.  Knit half way along a row and turn and knit back and then knit one third along and then knit back and then knit right across.  Knit knit knit.  Drop a stitch and let it go.  Knit knit knit.  P2tog.  K3tog. Purl purl purl.  (K2tog) 3x  Drop a stitch and let it ladder.  Purl Knit Purl Knit.  You get the idea.  Use the stitches as steps and dance across the fibre.

Play.  Relax.  Enjoy.

When you've done enough - cast off. 

What is it?

A piece of playful knitting.

Trash or treasure.

The experience is now part of your tapestry.

Comments

[Kruse]

Another wonderful idea! I'm demonstarating how to make yarn from stinging nettles this weekend. Should be fun because it has been a totally experimental journey - but it actually works. Stinging nettles make a beautiful super-soft fibre. Had no idea what to do with the yarn I will make though. Now you've given me an answer; play!

[Karen]

Oh wow! Details! Details!