3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
Filling in the Shapes
A course by Allyson Rousseau , Fiber Artist
About the video: Filling in the Shapes
Overview
“Next, I will be focusing on the rya knots and creating raised elements with different shapes and patterns in the weaving. I'll start with the easiest shape, which is the solid pink circle, then I'll move on to the speckle triangle and oval. Finally, I'll create two-colour gradients for the rectangle and checkerboard shapes.”
In this video lesson Allyson Rousseau addresses the topic: Filling in the Shapes, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings. Learn how to sculpt shapes with yarn and make patterns with rya knots to create colorful wall hangings using a combination of flat and 3D weaving techniques .
Partial transcription of the video
“ Filling in the Shapes In this lesson, we will start filling in the shapes with rya knots. The first shape I'll do is the circle. I've taken my chosen color of yarn. I'll use the trick I showed you earlier to cut a lot of pieces of yarn at once for these rya knots. I'll cut these in half because I don't need them to be that long to make the rya knots with my needle. For each knot, I'll use four pieces of yarn. I'll start from the left and go towards the right side... and pull them all down even like that. Keep filling in knots till you reach the top. Make sure with each row of knots that t...”
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Course summary for: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Fiber Arts, Interior Decoration, Textile Design, Weaving
Allyson Rousseau
A course by Allyson Rousseau
Allyson Rousseau is a fiber artist based in Pictou, Nova Scotia. She studied studio art at the University of Guelph where she practiced painting, drawing, and sculpture, and later discovered contemporary weaving whilst doing research for her assignment. She quickly began teaching herself how to weave out of curiosity, and quit her full-time job to pursue a career in the art form in 2016. Allyson first began selling her work on Etsy and posting on Instagram, before setting up her own website.
Since then, she has created over 200 custom pieces for homes in Canada, the US, Australia, and beyond. She has also collaborated with brands including We Are Knitters, exhibited her work internationally, and been featured in publications including KOEL Magazine, House & Home, and Mollie Makes.
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