A friend of the beau occasionally raises possum young, so I’ve known about possum pouches for a while. They’re simple knitted bags, with cotton lining, that wildlife carers keep young marcupials in when their mother has died. I’ve donated yarn for the cause, but not made any before.
After the bushfires there will be many young found whose mothers perished in it, or couldn’t be saved afterwards, so it was no surprise when the possum pouches patterns started circulating again. My first thought this time was that I could weave them a lot faster. So I warped up the loom yesterday and started weaving. By this morning I’d finished and sewed up these:
I’m considering them prototypes. Even though they’re quick and easy, I want to be sure they’re needed and suitable before I make any more. I emailed Wildlife Victoria on Friday asking if they really did need pouches as there is no mention of them on their site. The reply only said that there’d be drop off points for pouches and bedding up on the site soon.
After I’d finished the pouches I moved on to the Leftovers Blanket. First I wove a header in plain weave then started a 3×1 twill. Didn’t like either so I unwove and started again in 2×2.
Much better! I like this a lot.
I finally made it to a s’n’b meet yesterday. First time in ages it wasn’t 40+ degrees or I was out of town. I took Sylvi, but only in order to show people. Working on something that requires that much concentration while talking would either be an invitation for disaster, or make me completely unintelligable. Instead I worked on my Smoke Socks, which are nearly done. Here’s the back of Sylvi:
The camera doesn’t quite capture the vivid orangeness of the sunlight. This wasn’t because it was dawn or dusk. I took the pic at 9am, when the sun had been up for hours. This is from the smoke that has been drifing across the city for the last few days, turning the sun into a red ball and the full moon an eerie rust-orange.
I have to say, though, that back is looking worryingly small.
I love the look of the Leftovers rug – very cool.
And Sylvi – gorgeous!!
I love the look of the LO rug too. Sylvi looks so complicated, no wonder you only took it along to be gazed at!!
Love the rug, almost too pretty to put on the floor.
When I do a big cabled project it always looks too small before I put it together. But it ends up working out.
The Leftovers Rug is so lovely – such vibrant colours and the black pattern is awesome – how clever you are! I really want to come over and see your studio one weekend…maybe you could weave while I sit and knit (or spin) – sounds so genteel and peaceful! 🙂 Loving the weaving – may have to hit you up for some lessons!
Lol jomamma – this blanket definitely isn’t one for the floor. I’m thinking couch blanket or wrap. You’re probably right about Sylvi – well, I’m clinging to the hope you’re right, anyway!
rebecca77 – I’d love you to come over and spend an afternoon crafting… and watch you become addicted to weaving.
the possum pouches came up really well woven. I’ve only managed to complete one so far.
Love the rug too. Hmmm, can I justify getting into weaving too lol.
I love the leftovers rug, but I’m really interested in the possum pouches.
Is it just a matter of knitting a rectangle, sewing the lining to it, then folding in half and sewing a seam up the sides? If so, what dimensions would you normally make them?