Robin Hood and Slow Cloth

Last night I saw a brilliant film. It wasn't deeply thought provoking, but if you are like me, i.e. you might love period pieces about the 13th century's working class and arrow gore, this one is for you. If you have a thing for Russell Crowe or Cate Blanchett, you might want to check it out, just because.

Robin Hood is back! and why am I reading about it on a knitting blog?

Now I am putting words into your mouth.

One of the things about this movie that drew me in was the fabulous work of the costume designer, Janty Yates. How did she, in the 21st century (re)create handcrafted everything? How can I? Lofty goal. Is it necessary? How does handcrafted clothing make you feel when you wear it? Best answer: IN CHARACTER.



sumoroKnits is about me making slow cloth, wearable slow cloth. The character I am hoping for is not Robin Longstride, but the current wearer. I want to make clothes from slow cloth that make people feel more like themselves. I think that if the clothes are hand created, comfortable, and playtime ready, they will certainly fit the bill.