Day 215 : Gaucho

Day 215 : Gaucho

Yes, another knot - a gaucho knot. Now, I did one that was made somewhat differently (there are many variations) in my 2016 challenge, but happily did not name it gaucho...

I have used a waxed knotting cotton - the colour is too dark, I've had to really lighten this image for you to see what's going on. I added the little line of light thread as I knew it was a bit dark, but even that didn't help much. It is a nice pattern on the gaucho knot though, so I may have to try a variation in something a little clearer. 

A long day weeding the garden today, I'm worn out. That's why I'm posting so late. Still, had our first kohlrabi (a purple) and made it into chips for dinner. Very nice too. My kale have been laid on though - have tried to clear the leaves with eggs, hopefully caught them all. They were fine on Friday, arrgh. We were enjoying the kale too! Some background - I am not a gardener. I prefer to live where there are sturdy, well-established fruit trees I can just pick when its ready!! But like so many, we decided during lockdown to try to grow some veg, with literally no knowledge, haha! 

Back to the button...

Size : 12mm / 1⁄2" / 20L 

Day 214 : Hunter

Day 214 : Hunter

Today's button is another knot - this time one that my old book calls a "Headhunter's Knot". I think that's probably not ok these days, so I have shortened it down. The book also states that the knot was used as decoration on spears, which is pretty interesting if true. 

I love old technique books - probably have too many! But I also like the way some of them are written, with little stories and so on.

I've used the fine cord that we stock, so I doubled the knot instead of making it too little, and used two No 95 moulds to make a little barrel shape.

Size : 12mm / 1⁄2" / 20L

Day 213 : London Square

Day 213 : London Square

As you've probably guessed from the really imaginative name, today's button is another inspired by an 18th century metal button now in the Museum of London. Dealing with the central square in this design was interesting - in the end I decided on wrapping, which creates a type of integral gimp. 

Again, Au ver a Soie Soie Gobelins silk, and again one of those covid-delayed moulds :)

I do have a slightly different idea for tomorrow...

It's really hot here in the UK - where ever you are - stay hydrated! 

Size : 21mm / 7⁄8" / 34L