block 'n tackle knitting

My sweetie made me the most thoughtful present: one that I'd been meaning to make for myself for over a year, now. So I can start the year out by learning some new techniques! First on the list is tapestry weaving, using simple crochet cotton as the warp and some thicker cotton as the weft. I'm finding I really enjoy the texture and look of the slightly uneven weave, and I'm also really happy I learned how to make that  weaver's knot!  I'm using a plastic ruler as a heddle and a darning needle to weave with. Look at the pretty texture of the different cotton threads!

This triangular, top-down shawl was such a pleasure to knit, mainly because of the anticipation I felt watching the colour pallette unfold from my homemade self-striping yarn ball made from small nubbins of leftover wool worsted. I tied the nubbins together for this shawl, using a weavers knot ( great video tutorial here ) so there are teeny knot bits throughout, but I think that just makes it look rustic. Anyway, I like it.