Freeform spiral in two differing weights of mohair yarn

Detail of withies. Joined with reclaimed copper wire from an old radio, and stitched onto jute covered roman blind tape.

Different braids, all laid out to see what looks good where.

A broad braid of hairpin crochet in wool, with smaller jute broomstick, worked on a drumstick behind.

Laying out hairpin and broomstick braids to see how they look. Not all were used in the end.

Working up the withies. Gradually joining in elements with freeform stitches.

The central layout where the withies all join. It’s coming together nicely.

Smaller elements. These will be joined in between the larger pieces to make the composition sing.

Hairpin crochet braids in linen, fine jute and wool, with jute broomstick braid in background

Connecting the parts. Working out now from the completed centre part.

Mohair broomstick, jute cattie-tailies and withies, all joined with freeform chain and double crochet.

Smaller elements now worked freeform into the larger bands.

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