203 Looking in

We travel from Iron Age fire-pits to mid-century homemaking manuals, consider the joys of stash organisation, and muse on the performative aspects of home decorating. There’s a deep dive into the ancient tradition of human-centred design through textiles, from spindle whorls to soft furnishings, a detour through the joys of vacuum bags and organza, a nod to Swedish Death Cleaning, and a look inside the Granny Cranny.
Books & Patterns
* Bojagi: Design and Techniques in Korean Textile Art (amazon.com/Bojagi-Techniques-Korean-Textile-Ar…) by Sara CookA richly illustrated exploration of Korean wrapping cloths (bojagi), covering both traditional and contemporary piecing techniques used to create these beautifully translucent textiles.
* Knitting Fabric Rugs (amazon.com/Knitting-Fabric-Rugs-Karen-Tiede/dp…) by Karen TiedeA practical guide to turning old clothing and fabric into sturdy, beautiful knitted rugs.
* Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (amazon.com/D%C3%B6st%C3%A4dning-Gentle-Swedish…) by Margareta MagnussonA wise and witty guide to decluttering, legacy, and letting go.
* Sophie Shawl (ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-shawl) by PetitKnitA minimalist garter stitch wrap that’s elegant, meditative, and endlessly wearable.
* Bradford Road Wrap (ravelry.com/patterns/library/bradford-road) by Louise TilbrookA cozy rectangular colour block shawl.
* Homerun Hat (ravelry.com/patterns/library/homerun-hat) by Jonathon SuttonA clever design knit from the reclaimed yarn of a single baseball.
Check out Suzygirl’s Homerun Hat (ravelry.com/projects/suzygirl/homerun-hat) Huge thanks to her for allowing me to use her images.
Elsewhere
* Flash your stash in the comments, or tag me on BlueSky (bsky.app/profile/brendadayne.bsky.social)
* Granny Cranny Thread on Reddit (reddit.com/r/Embroidery/comments/1jg05ly/the_g…)

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