Mandala Wool
I knitted this wool jumper more than 10 years ago, and quite a few times people tried to buy it or order one, but I didn’t really have the time. This last summer (2020) there was more time, and projects involving all 5 senses were needed to offset more time spent online. Knitting these Mandala jumpers and scarves is a three dimensional experience, moving the hands to create the pattern, feeling and smelling the wool and the lanolin it still contains, and constructing the body of the jumper. If you are a knitter you know what I mean, and if you are not yet, I really encourage you to have a go!
A Mandala is a place of safety and harmony. The idea of the knitted pieces is to form Mandalas around us, to protect our space, to wrap us into the harmony of the patterns and make them sing to us, to help us stay in beauty and walk in beauty. Mandala Wool pieces are knitted prayers, inviting patterns and energies into our lives as we wear them. Like repeating a sequence of steps or the lines of a song, repeating the pattern sequences organises threads into harmony and focus. Where the patterns are placed on the body of the garments stems from my own understanding of the body energies and their movements. More information on the patterns is in the descriptions of the jumpers.
The yarns are sheep wool in mostly natural colours, my favourite is the golden glowing fleece of the Fuchsschaf (fox sheep), a rare breed. All are purchased from Finkhof (finkhof.de), a cooperative in the south of Germany, where they are sourced locally and certified for animal welfare. Anybody who has only experienced processed commercial wool yarns might find the yarn to be different at first touch, and especially through the lanolin it’s actually kinder to the skin and the smell of (clean!) sheep is soothing.
The lace knits are quite stretchy and create a snug fit without being tight, the piece will stretch to a comfortable fit without getting baggy. The cable patterns will stretch in the parts between the cables, but not the cables themselves, so the fabric is a bit thicker and keeps closer to its original measurements.
All pieces are washed and come with a small supply of yarn for mending. They don’t need to be washed much, mostly hanging them out overnight will be enough to refresh them. For the occasional annual wash use a mild shampoo and lukewarm water, don’t squeeze too much, and roll up in a towel until almost dry.
Please scroll down to see details of the pieces. All prices are plus postage costs to your destination. Items can be returned in clean, undamaged condition within 2 weeks, postage cost cannot be refunded and the buyer is responsible for the return postage. By ordering a Mandala Wool piece you agree to these conditions.
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Dark Chocolate Jumper
natural dark brown, reds and blues,
top-hem 78cm (includes 8cm neck),
hem width 62cm,
mid neck-wrist 96cm
weight 450grms,
price £260
The lace patterns are traditional braids and Shetland diamonds, with an edge pattern from Estonia. Over the heart centre is a tree. Wrists, neck and waist have a protective border in a Fair Isle pattern. The neck comes up to a wide turtleneck.
Turning the Wheel Jumper
natural light gold, grey, white and brown,
armpit-hem 50cm,
top-hem 74cm,
hem width 59cm,
mid neck-wrist 91cm
weight 450grms,
price £260
The patterns are traditional wheels, both in natural wool colours and in lace patterns. Over the heart centre is a tree in a square of flowers, and a smaller tree at the back. Wrists and waist have a protective lace border. The neck comes up to keep you warm and has a protective colour border.
Mandala Jumper
light gold and reds,
armpit-hem 50cm,
top-hem 70cm,
hem width 57cm,
neck opening 22cm,
mid neck-wrist 81cm (a bit longer to keep your wrists and hands warm!),
wooden buttons at the neck,
weight 450grms,
price £260
The pattern is a field of lotus blossoms, with a panel of a tree under sun and moon over the heart centre. All openings at neck, wrists and waist have protective border patterns in red/orange/yellow and a lace edge.
Mandala Scarf SOLD
light gold and reds,
30cm x 150cm,
weight 150grms,
price £60
Dance Path Jumper SOLD
brown/other natural shades/red,
armpit-hem 45cm, top-hem 72cm, hem width 60cm, mid neck-wrist 80cm,
handmade ceramic buttons,
weight 500grms,
price £265
A pattern to keep you cosy dancing through the winter: our footprints along the path in lines of cat’s paws pattern from Shetland, intertwined with other paths in the braid pattern, radiating the heart in the 4 directions, and Fairisle circles and crosses as a colour border of protection. Energy follows patterns, patterns draw energy: the pattern of our dance, of our body, of the textiles we wear all invite energy into our life, like a prayer: may all my footsteps be a blessings, may my path be connected with other paths, may my heart radiate love, may I be protected in the circle.
Water Crystal Jumper
grey and blues,
armpit-hem 45cm, top-hem 64cm, hem width 56cm, neck opening 21cm, mid neck-wrist 76cm, weight 400grms,
price £250
The pattern is a field of little flowers with spirals moving up and down. The front panel has patterns over the heart, solarplexus and belly centres, the back has a plant with big leaves rising up along the spine. Snowflakes and water crystals dance along the edges.
Water Crystal Scarf
grey and blues,
25cm x 157cm,
weight 150grms,
price £55
Twin Star Scarf
medium brown/dark brown/red/natural white,
31cm x 158cm,
weight 150grms,
price £55
