Nova

@nnnova

Fiber artist, on a no buy wardrobe quest 🧶🧵🪡🍄🧿 Knit/crochet/spin/weave/sew/embroider (she/her)

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Nova @nnnova· 10d

Obligatory colander eclipse shot 😊 🌞🌚

Photo of me standing in the street, back to camera, on my back is the shadow of mr nova holding a colander. The pin pricks of light through the colander’s holes are all crescent shaped due to the eclipse.

Nova @nnnova· 15d

More Sustainability for #ShowMeYourKnits is unravelling these old fast fashion jumpers. These weren’t suitable for donating so they’re now yarn ready to be made into something else.

Two old jumpers to be unraveled, one grey chenille and silver glitter which was stained, the other fuzzy black and white with hp pattern that needed to be destroyed rather than risk it being worn be anyone else.

A pile of grey chenille yarn and a few spools of silver thread

Many skeins of black fuzzy yarn and white smooth yarn

Nova @nnnova· 15d

Sustainability for #ShowMeYourKnits, well this is crochet. But it is made from leftover yarn from my stash, other people’s stashes and the thrift store. Modular makes like this are great for stash busting 👍 🧶 #Crochet

Cropped crochet jumper with wide long sleeves, boat neck and scalloped hem. It is made of 10 granny squares sewn into 2 strips of 5 squares each, then sewn together with gaps at top and bottom for the head and body. It is mostly fluffy grey with flowers of bright colour at the centre of each square.

Me wearing the crochet jumper with a black maxi skirt and sleeveless black turtleneck

Nova @nnnova· 24d

I totally failed at #TourDeFleece26 posting but I very much succeeded at tdf spinning! Not quite as impressive as Pogačar’s 5 lol 🧶 #HandSpinning

$5 skeins of yarn on a blue background, from left to right: Lavender ramie 2ply Brown, blue, pink and cream BFL silk blend fractal 2ply Dark red, purple, blue BFL fractal 2ply Light pink boucle with grey core and silver binder Yellow, lime green thread ply$

Nova @nnnova· Jul 16

Over the past few days of #TourDeFleece26 I’ve been spinning this gorgeous BFL/Silk hand dyed braid. This blend is my favourite, the sheen, the softness, it spins like butter. Braid is from Pigment & Ply, one of my favourite UK yarn dyers. 🧶 #HandSpinning

My hand holding a bobbin full of spun single in grey blue, dusky red, warm grey and camel stripes.

$Another bobbin on the spinning wheel, same colours but the stripes are shorter as I’m going for a 2 ply fractal.$

Nova @nnnova· Jul 13

Interesting palette, not one that I would usually use pantonecolors.net/pantone-birt...

My Pantone Birth Chart Palette
Cancer Sun, Aries Moon, Virgo Rising, Gemini Venus. Colors: #B8C8D6 #C84632 #A8BFA0 #F1D36F.

SUN
Cancer Sun
Moonlit Shell (light blue)
#B8C8D6
Closest Pantone match: 537 C
RGB 184, 200, 214

MOON
Aries Moon
Ember Pulse (brick red)
#C84632
Closest Pantone match: 7619 C
RGB 200, 70, 50

RISING
Virgo Rising
Clean Fern (leaf green)
#A8BFAO
Closest Pantone match: 2404 C
RGB 168, 191, 160

VENUS
Gemini Venus
Mimosa Wink (mustard yellow)
#F1D36F
Closest Pantone match: 1215 C
RGB 241, 211, 111

pantonecolors.net/pantone-birth-chart
Independent Pantone-inspired palette tool. Not affiliated with Pantone LLC.

Nova @nnnova· Jul 11

First skein down, now for something a bit different. 🧶 #HandSpinning #TourDeFleece26

My hand holding a skein of lavender ramie 2 ply yarn. The yarn is thin, shiny and a little stiff with no stretch. In the background is a beige curtain with magnolia flower print

A close up of the yarn. It’s a bit thick and thin and the colour is kind of between lavender and lilac

Nova @nnnova· Jul 9

I finished the second bobbin yesterday so today I’ve been plying, so much plying. 🧶 #HandSpinning #TourDeFleece26

Plyed lavender ramie 2ply yarn on a big bobbin

The 2 bobbins of ramie singles on a lazy kate. One is slightly more lilac, the other is more lavender .

Nova @nnnova· Jul 7

Day 4 of the #TourDeFleece26. Yesterday I finished the first half of this spin, today I’ve started the second. Now I’ve gotten into a flow it’s going much quicker than I anticipated! 🧶 #HandSpinning

A 2/3 full bobbin of lavender ramie single

A 1/4 full bobbin of lavender ramie single

Nova @nnnova· Jul 5

I didn’t spend as much time spinning today but I made more progress than yesterday, I was able to get into a smooth rhythm with much less breakages. 🧶 #Handspinning #TourDeFleece26

Spinning wheel bobbin half full of lilac ramie single

Nova @nnnova· Jul 4

Day one of #TourDeFleece26 ends with a good amount of ramie on the bobbin. There’s been some frustration but it’s definitely easier on the wheel than on a drop spindle. However it is a slow spin so we’ll see how much I do of this before I get tired of it!

Bobbin of my spinning wheel about a quarter full of spun ramie in a lilac/lavender colour

Nova @nnnova· Jul 3

Spun a little sample of ramie in preparation for #TourDeFleece. I’ve never spun a fibre like this before. Lessons learnt: • it is a PITA to spin on a drop spindle, hopefully it’ll be better on the wheel • a distaff might help keep the fibre lined up nicely (cont. 🧵)

My hand holding a little hank of lilac ramie thread/yarn

Close up of the ramie thread. It is plyed a bit loose and has a halo of flyaway fibres

Nova @nnnova· Jun 27

#ShowMeYourKnits is Blue for Bluesky! I haven’t really made much with blue, as I often think why use blue when I could use purple or green instead? So here’s the Cirriform Socks with both blue and purple, much more acceptable. 🧶 #Knitting

Pair of hand knit ribbed socks worn over back tights against a blurred background. The socks are variegated seafoam green/blue/purple with contrast purple toes and heels and a couple of stripes around the foot.

Two socks on a wooden countertop. The left is empty and the right is on a sock blocker. Without the blocker the socks look very skinny and weird!

Pattern: Cirriform by Marie Régnier
Yarn: purple is Pingouin Pingo Mysocks
Blue is Ashford hand dyed by me

Nova @nnnova· Jun 5

This week’s #FOFriday is my first baby make: a baby yoda hat! (or a grogu hat or whatever, I haven’t watched it. It’s cute either way) 🧶 #Knitting

My hand holding a knitted sage green baby hat with big pointy ears on the sides in front of a blurry garden

Pattern: hat pattern from Ann Budd’s handy book of patterns, ears from https://knitjulep.com/2020/10/29/baby-yoda-inspired-knit-hat-pattern-free/
Yarn: KnitCraft Baby Brilliance in colour Sage

Nova @nnnova· May 29

I have fallen off the #MeMadeMay bandwagon but! to make up for it here is my latest FO for the #LightItUpMAL! I was intending to make a Tshirt but it really wanted to be a tank top so who am I to argue? 🧶 #Knitting #FOFriday

A dark red knitted tank top or vest on a grey patio. The tank is cropped length, and has ribbing at the arm and neck holes.

Pattern: Ann Budd’s handy book of sweaters set in sleeves as a guide
Yarn: Casasol’s Bambú L in dark red

Nova @nnnova· May 25

Today’s random #MeMadeMay items is the triangles bucket hat! The base pattern is by Mood Sewciety and I decorated it with pin loom triangles made from waste from other projects. It has been extremely useful the past few days! worn 30 times 🧶 #GarmentSewing #PinLoomWeaving #Weaving

Me holding a white linen bucket hat with pin loom triangles decorating the brim and the top of the hat. In the background is a blurry garden.

A pic of the hat in progress. It’s on a table and I’m arranging the triangles around the brim ready to sew them down.

Nova @nnnova· May 25

I had to go into town to have an eye test so to reward myself I checked out the charity shops and picked up these vintage knitting patterns: a couple of classy 60s, two extremely 80s tops and a baby set so I can be a good aunt. 🧶 #Knitting

5 vintage knitting patterns on a kitchen counter.
60s sweater and skirt suit from Wendy
60s sleeveless top from Emu
80s textured jacket from Robin
80s geometric cabled jumper
Probably 60s? Baby set from Lister

Nova @nnnova· May 24

Today and yesterday’s random #MeMadeMay items is the Blanca Flightsuit and matching belt! I wove the band for the belt and trim on my inkle loom. worn flightsuit 10 and belt 47 times 🧶 #GarmentSewing #BandWeaving #Weaving

Mirror selfie of me wearing a black linen jumpsuit with short sleeves and mid calf length trousers. The chest pocket trim and belt is a Baltic woven band of roses, chains and stars. I am also wearing dark green socks and a bandana in my hair.

Nova @nnnova· May 22

Today, yesterday and the day before’s random #MeMadeMay items are these summer tops! I do like to make sleeveless tops and dresses just so I don’t have to deal with the evils of sleeves! worn 12, 4 and 2 times 🧶 #Knitting #Crochet #GarmentSewing

A black cropped knitted camo with a strap on the back and a deep v neckline on the front and back. It is on top of a colourful woven rug.

Pattern is Fairy Chasm top
Yarn is Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo x Cotton

A crochet top made of diagonal squares, black solid ones at the top and red lace ones around the bottom.

A navy blue bodice top with a ruffle around the bottom. It is laced up the front with white ribbon. Dark green panels along the centre front and up over the shoulders are trimmed with black velvet ribbon.

Nova @nnnova· May 22

This used to be a thing - he used to be there all the time! But someone decided that was no bueno so this is what the bin looks like now. I feel like we lost something here.

Photo from google street view of a black public bin all covered with tape and bin bags to prevent someone from climbing in and playing the guitar

Nova @nnnova· May 19

Today’s random #MeMadeMay item is the Edge of Twilight hat! This hat is sooooo warm. It’s a -5 or colder hat for sure, any warmer and it gives me headaches. It doesn’t get that cold here very often but when it does I’m ready! worn 28 times 🧶 #Knitting

A red and white knitted hat. The outside is red, the lining is white and furry and it has a wide turn up.

Pattern: Edge of Twilight by Drops Design
Yarn: Surialista from All You Knit Is Love in colourway Nasu.
Trace from All You Knit Is Love in colourway Stay Close
Gráinne 4 ply from Wild Atlantic Yarns in colourway Clíodhna’s Call

Nova @nnnova· May 17

Today’s (and yesterday’s and tomorrow’s) random #MeMadeMay items are these Bandanas! I like to cover my hair to protect it from the sun so bandanas are essential in summer. Plus they’re easy makes and fun accessories! worn 15, 57 and 29 times respectively 🧶 #Knitting #Crochet

A triangle shaped rainbow mesh bandana on a grey stone patio.

Pattern: Lace Bandana by Emerson Deerwood
Yarn: Damn Good Yarn’s Twisting Rainbow Twist Sport Weight Silk.

A knitted lace bandana, it starts blue in the bottom corner, gets lighter, then becomes red at the longest edge. There is also a couple of black knitted hair ties.

Pattern is Snaraness by Gudrun Johnston
Yarn is handspun yarn by me, a blend of llama, wool and rayon

A navy blue crochet bandana on a stone patio. The bandana is granny stitch with a picot edge.

Pattern: Beginner Crochet Granny Triangle Bandana by HayHay Crochet
Yarn: unknown navy mercerised cotton DK

Nova @nnnova· May 15

Today (and yesterday’s 🤫) random #MeMadeMay items are the Pumpkin Hughes Dress and Lace Sampler Shawl! I love this dress so whenever I get the chance to wear something dressier I wear it. Today I wore it with a shawl to go out for dinner. worn dress 11 times, shawl 25. 🧶 #Knitting #GarmentSewing

Mirror selfie of me wearing a sleeveless midi length a line dress with pumpkin print and orange buttons down the middle. Under it I’m wearing a black mesh long sleeve turtleneck and black tights. Around my neck is a dark purple grey scarf

The scarf laid out on the ground to show the stripes. It alternates between fuzzy and smooth and each smooth stripe is a different lace pattern

Nova @nnnova· May 13

Today’s random #MeMadeMay item is the Walpurgis Mitts! This was my first colourwork project. I made these back in 2022 and they still look good as new even though I’ve worn them a lot. Worn 253 times! 🧶 #Knitting

A hand with a knitted mitt on, back of hand facing the viewer. The mitt has a star with and eye in the middle on the back of the hand and rib cuffs.

Pattern: Walpurgis Mitts by Cat in a Sweater
Yarn: Mayflower Easy Care Merino in black and purple
Handspun yarn in multi colour and glitter.

A hand with a knitted mitt on, palm facing the viewer. The mitt has a diamond pattern on the palm and rib cuffs.

Nova @nnnova· May 11

Today’s random #MeMadeMay item is the Sidetracked Socks! I like knitting an occasional pair of challenge socks and these were a challenge! They came out lovely though. Worn 35 times 🧶 #Knitting

A pair of knitted socks on a wooden floor. One is on a sock blocker and the other is laid flat. The socks are emerald green at the toes heels and cuffs, but the body of the sock is a sideways winding band of light leaf green, lavender and purple chevrons.

A pair of knitted socks on a pair of white legs. The socks are emerald green at the toes heels and cuffs, but the body of the sock is a sideways winding band of light leaf green, lavender and purple chevrons.

Pattern: Sidetracked Socks by Kirsten Hall
Yarn: Ashford 4 ply Sock hand dyed by me, West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Solids in colour Spruce

Nova @nnnova· May 10

Today’s random #MeMadeMay item is the Named Clothing Sorhja Slip Dress! This dress is a favourite because it’s very versatile. Worn 54 times 🧶 #GarmentSewing

Photo of me in an arch on the roof of La Pedrera looking towards La Sagrada Familia. I am wearing a grey linen slip dress with red binding trim over a white t shirt, belted at the waist with a woven belt.

Nova @nnnova· May 9

Today (and yesterday’s 🤫) random #MeMadeMay items are the Girly Knits Bra Top and Floral Wrap Skirt. The sun’s out so it’s time to get out my favourite summer makes. Both of these are older than my wardrobe tracking so maybe 5+ years? Top worn 8+ times, skirt 20+. 🧶 #Knitting #GarmentSewing

Mirror selfie of me wearing a knitted cropped cami in white, brown and teal striped yarn and a maxi wrap skirt with a ruffle around the bottom made of petrol blue floral cotton voile

Top pattern: Girly Knits Bra Top by Lauren Riley

Nova @nnnova· May 9

#ShowMeYourKnits this week is stocking st which is appropriate because my latest cast on (for #LightItUpMAL) is mostly sts, I’m using Ann Budd’s Handy Book Of Sweater Patterns as a guide to make myself a simple summer T out of this 100% bamboo yarn. 🧶 #Knitting

Photo of my hand holding a rectangle of stockin st in burgundy that will become the back of a t shirt. In the background is a blurry sunny garden

Nova @nnnova· May 7

Today’s random #MeMadeMay item is this windowpane v-cowl! This was the first v-cowl I wove, and I wear it all the time. It’s just the perfect accessory? If ever a dress is too boring, add a v-cowl, that’s my advice. Worn 121(!) times 🧶 #Weaving

Selfie of me wearing the windowpane v cowl over a navy blue long sleeve dress.
The cowl is gradients of yellow green to dark green with a windowpane grid pattern of pink and dark green variegated glitter silk woven into it and fringe along the edge.

Nova @nnnova· May 6

Today’s random #MeMadeMay item are these tartan StyleArc Tully Trousers! One problem with this challenge is looking back through my photos is kinda heartbreaking. I have so many photos of Ada and it still hurts to see them 😞 Worn 35+ times 🧶 #GarmentSewing