The sprang technique has been used by humans for thousands of years, to create a wide variety of gaments. Bonnets have been associated with human remains in Bronze Age Scandinavia, and bonnets were also found with Egyptian mummies. There are indications that mittens, socks, leggings, and indeed full body-suits have been made using the sprang technique. Carol has been exploring some of these possibilities.
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Evidence of the sprang technique has been found i the americas, notably a sprang shirt, found in a cave in Arizona, dated to pre-Columbian times. There is much evidence that the people of South America used the sprang technique in pre-Columbian times.
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This is a series of sprang bags I made, using wire.
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An early exploration of the interlinking stitch, I created this 3-D shape around an armature.
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Here is a circular-warp neckscarf, made using a varigated sock yarn, the work of a single afternoon ... as witnessed by one of my students.
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It is possible to make mittens using the sprang technique. Pictured here are the two mittens 'woven' at the same time. I sewed one up, left the second one, so you can see the shape.
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I've been exploring the motifs in bonnets found associated with Egyptian mummies. The pattern diversity boggles my mind.
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Create tube socks, two at a time using sprang.
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This is a shawl made using hand-dyed sock yarn, and the circular warp technique.
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This is a shawl, created using the circular warp technique. I put beads on the warp at the time of set-up.
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A vest, inspired by patterns seen in Coptic bonnets. This vest was juried into the HGA fashion show in Providence, RI in 2014.
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This is a vest made using linen yarn, and the flat-warp technique. The motif was inspired by designs on Coptic bonnets. Neckline, cuffs, and hem are knitted ribbing.
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If you are interested in placing an order for a special sash made for you, please contact Carol to discuss the details of your project.