From Worm to Wrap: Journey of a Silk Shawl
Introduction
I’ve always admired the fiber artists who take on a project from the very beginning to the very end. The concept of Sheep to Shawl is just that: taking the raw fleece, washing it, carding it, spinning it, dying it, then knitting, crocheting, or weaving it into a beautiful finished piece. The biggest thing preventing me from taking a project like this on myself is my tiny apartment.
A couple months ago, I requested a free trial issue of Spin-Off magazine, and soon after, the Fall issue arrived. The article about raising your own silkworms immediately drew me in, and my ADD impulsiveness was fully ignited. Since I don’t have access to mulberry leaves where I currently live, I won’t be able to raise my own just yet, but the goal of processing my own silk is firmly planted.
I’m going to document this project here, from the cocoons all the way to a finished lace shawl. I invite you to join me along the way. If you are a member of Ravelry, you can also check up on the progress on my project page, and in the forums.
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