Silk Experiment

I have had this idea for a while and yesterday I tried it out. I go to jumble sales whenever I can and I buy every bit of silk I can find. There are always silk blouses for 20p or so in magnificent colours. I used some of them to make the hooky mat for the bed head (and foot) for Geoff's birthday last June - the amazing colours were just right for these anenomies.

But I have lots left. So yesterday I cut some narrow strips with the old rotary cutter, tied them together and knit with them. I am going to make a bag using THIS pattern from Knitty and here is the first of the four sections -

We went to have tea with Izabela and Richard last night and after the most sumptuous meal, we all sat and tied ends together ready for me to start knitting during the England game this afternoon (fantastic goal from Beckham)

But do you like the other side better?

votes please - I think I know which it will be - and I will be getting the opinions of the Knitters on Tuesday. Before you dismiss the messy side though be assured that in real life it is lovely and soft and textural! One pragmatic suggestion was to make it reversible!

Yes Annie, those are your scissors. I will bring them on Tuesday.

Owen is packed, ready, excited and off in the morning! He is taking the camera, so I have the challenge of writing this blog using photos I have already. There are millions, so I will treat you to some archive!

Comments

[melissa]

such a great idea- what a great way to recycle old silk garments. I like both sides- they each have their own character!

[wendy]

Reversible sounds good. I love the colours.

[brenda]

I really admire your bed mats! what a beautiful design and great idea!

[michele]

Looks lovely - and great goal from Beckham, who says he is off form -not me!

[kristin]

i love the bed mats; i'm a big fan of silk in any form, as well. and you're just so crafty!

[Becky]

just wondering- what would happen if you washed it? i like the tied side but am thinking that the ties would look cool if they were a little more distressed looking- cool blog katie!
becky
http://nooldage.blogspot.com

[Zoe]

What a good idea and brilliant way to recycle. Looking forward to your archive photos.

[JOHN]

WOOOO go mull, they lookin fiiinneeeee. am in cape town and just sent u an email but i thought i would write some stuff on here to.
its rainin a little bit here but they says its gettin better tommora. we always say they, but who are 'they'?? and why do we always put so much trust in what they say. if i said to some one the weather will be good tommora they probs wont belive me cos i know nothing about the weather, so why am i expexted to belive what 'they' say.
i dont rly care as long as the weaths good tommora

sweet dreams to all. (its still quite early)

[Dad.]

Please tell me as soon as they get there. I think of nothing else except...where will they be now? Are they OK for food? Is Owen looking after Martha, (don't tell her I said that?' I just want to know they are all together, then perhaps I'll give Mum some peace. Silk looks nice.

[Annie]

Whoopee - fame at last - my scissors are in your weblog! Little did I know when I paid three quid for them in Tesco that they would reach such lofty heights.

Many thanks again for your patience and good humour today when teaching me how to 'turn a heel' in my first ever sock. Am thriled.

Love the bag, which feels as good as it looks, and am looking forward immensely to Woolfest on Saturday. See you for breakfast in Melmerby. Hmmm...raspberry porridge, another first.

Annie x

[Betsey]

Thanks for the comments on my blog. The bed mat is just fantastic! Rare and great to find fellow bloggers who hook. I like the look of the silk bag.

[weirdbunny]

LOving the anenomies!

[Tammy]

I love the idea of knitting with silk scraps!! Beautiful!!
I'm also enamored wtih your hooked headboard!!!