Spindly, Winding Patterns

I rarely see print designs which relate to knitting, weaving and other textile techniques, but this pattern really got me thinking. This design was used for the endpapers of Margaret Atwood’s book The
Penelopiad by Nina Chakrabarti. (not sure which edition)

The design captures the rhythm of ‘winding’. Something all textile arts have in common in some way. The winding can be soothing and meditative but sometimes it seems rushed, urgent and overwhelming.

I decided to research spindles as my theme as they are such delightful tools. There are so many different types and designs. Drop, Turkish, Navajo, supported, etc, etc. Ancient whorl designs are a subject in themselves.

I’ve designed a little birthday wish for everyone…whenever.