The samplers spent decades in my parents’ attic, and after that, over twenty years in a deep dark cupboard in my home. High time to give them the attention they deserve. I’ve been studying them closely and thinking about the people who made them, and I’d love to find out more about the knitting sampler. But first and foremost, my hands were itching to DO something with them.
The word ‘sampler’ is related to ‘example’, and that is exactly what samplers like these were meant for. To provide the girls who made them with examples to be used later in life, for useful and beautiful textiles for their families and homes.
For my first sampler-based project, I’ve stayed close to that idea. Combining and adapting elements from both samplers, I’ve designed and knit a monogrammed guest towel, using the yarn left over from the monogram for a small face cloth.
Oh, wat een heerlijke post!
Mooie doekjes Marijke!
Ik ga het garen dat je hebt gebruikt ook eens gebruiken.
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Ha, wat leuk om je hier weer even te treffen! Over alle garens ben ik te spreken. Inmiddels heb ik de handdoekjes al veel gebruikt en heb inmiddels gemerkt dat de Drops Recycled Denim behoorlijk krimpt. Maar goed, ik heb ze dan ook in de droger gegooid, en dat is geloof ik officieel niet de bedoeling. Net als gewone nieuwe handdoekjes, moet je ook deze zelfgebreide eerst meerdere keren wassen voordat ze goed drogen. (English summary: I have used my towels a lot now (feb. 2021) and have found out that the Recycled Denim shrinks considerably. But then, I’ve thrown them in the dryer and according to the producer I shouldn’t have done so. And just like shop-bought new towels, these hand knit ones also need to be washed several times before they dry well.)