justannatheblog:

This morning’s project: a little scarlet robin. The studio has been relocated to the kitchen so I could puppysit easier, and I’ve been working on this little commission with easier access to endless cups of tea. Happily the dogs are both very chill today because of the hot weather anyway..

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justannatheblog:

Grey cascading capelet

Working title, and not quite finished – I’m thinking of some sort of decorative motif on the clasps (which are small metal hooks and eyes like you’d use on dresses). The photos are just mirror selfies with terrible lighting and our messy bathroom in the background for the moment – haven’t had a chance to get someone to take proper ones and I’ve been wanting to put this on here for ages!

Designed and made (and modelled/photographed) by Anna Fuhr-Evitt, justannatheblog.tumblr.com

Materials: Waikiwi sock yarn in shade 405 and Madeline Tosh Unicorn Tails in Onyx.

In your experience, how warm are capelets? I’m thinking about buying/making one for a Christmas coord I’m working on and using it instead of a jacket, but I’d be wearing it to an outdoors event in 30-40 degree weather and would like an opinion before I go and make myself sick!

lolita-tips:

How warm they are depends a lot on what they’re made out of just like coats. Most of the time anything made of wool or a wool blend will be your warmest option. However, since they tend to not hug the body as closely as a coat they tend to allow more airflow which can be trouble when it’s freezing outside. That being said, it’s a similar effect to wearing a skirt or dress in cold weather and the cold can be combated by wearing warm layers underneath. Still maybe not the best option for extended periods of time in freezing weather though.