Bernat has a series of tutorials and a free bag pattern for a “mermaid tears purse”. This is a stitch that is cropping up everywhere. Obviously changing the yarn would give a completely different look. The videos are clear enough for beginners.This site takes the technique to triangles.
Archive for the ‘Not Just Knitting’ Category
Crochet crocodile stitch
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012Knitwear collections and installation
Saturday, March 17th, 2012From giant knits to installations, and interesting use of pleats in he venetian collection Julia Ramsey offers a range of knitwear design.
The man behind the masks, the sound suits
Thursday, March 15th, 2012Artist Aldo Manzini speaking about his work. Nick Cave on his whole body sound suits.
Shibori
Sunday, March 11th, 2012Some interesting applications including lighting and un dyed textures by Suzusan.
A loft filled with felt
Monday, March 5th, 2012Growing your own clothes
Friday, March 2nd, 2012Another TED talk.
Crochet wire scultpures
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Ruth Asawa is an interesting artist whose work includes some exceptional crochet wire scultptures.
Anatomy considered
Sunday, February 12th, 2012A multi media tumblr archive, and an animated video on our divided brain.
Some fiber/ other links
Sunday, February 12th, 2012Ernesto Eto woven nests at Faena Arts Center. Architectural art by Do Ho Su photographs here. More of knit playground. More on knitting nancies: small and medium , and giant size, with its associated video. Knitting needles meet water droplets in outer space. Jenine Shereos works in human hair.
Stories cut from paper
Saturday, February 4th, 2012Beatrice Coron on TED discussing her works on paper as well as public art in steel and glass.
