Wrap name: Serenity
Blend: 100% Cotton
Blend: 100% Cotton
Weave structure: Pebble
Length: 4.5 meters (177" STIH)
GSM: 312
Wrappee: 19 lb, 13 month old Ray
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| Photo credit: Victoria Brown Photography |
I was lucky enough to host this handwoven tester for 7 days. In that time, Ray was 13 and a half months old, weighing in at about 19lbs. She was thoroughly enjoying being wrapped as I had just began my time as a SAHM. We mainly did back carries with chest passes or chest belts, but did test some front carries, carries that had ruck straps, and multiple knot types. While Serenity was visiting, we were beginning our small vegetable garden. I had been collecting books and toys on vegetable gardens, farms, and where our food comes from for Ray to see something familiar in multiple places (cue the teacher in me). The yellows and oranges, greens and browns with the black weft in Serenity truly made me fall in love with the look of my seedlings garden. Wrapping with Serenity every morning, we would walk to the garden and admire our work. We would water the plants and play with the dogs. Serenity fit in beautifully, both physically and aesthetically.
Our go to carry is double hammock (DH) with candy cane chest belt (CCCB), so naturally it was the first carry we attempted. My first thought while running my hands down the rails was how thin it felt in hand. The handwovens I have felt, specifically 100% cotton, were thick, kitten belly fluffy. I was pleasantly surprised as the heat of mid-June in New England was upon us. The chest belt was beautiful; thick, cushy, the lines of the weave flowed together effortlessly. And the best part was it didn't leave a deep mark on my chest. We walked around the yard, checked the garden, played with the dogs, and Ray couldn't have been happier.
I love tactile middle markers. By habit, I run my fingers down both sides of the wrap until I run by a tag, a lump, something tactile. Serenity's middle marker was blessing threads of orange. While they were very obvious, I found I needed to look for them, mainly because they were located on one side of the wrap vs. two. I find this to be a personal preference, and I know the owner/weaver is working on having middle marker tags for future wrap releases.
Serenity's medium weight was perfect, as tightening was easy, creating a seat on my tiny toddler was ideal, and I was able to accurately gauge which carries I would be able to do as it wrapped true to size. Knowing this, I would suggest it to someone who is new to handwovens as it would be very easy to wrap with. As a more experienced wrapper, I found this wrap met all of my priorities in quality. Ruck straps didn't make my hands go numb, the wrap didn't swallow my tiny toddler, and yet the knot was always nice and juicy! When tying a slip knot, I found it was easy to get the actual knot tight and the sliding pass was able to be tightened very easily with minimal bouncing. I did find it difficult to loosen the slip knot and actually take the knot out once Ray was down. In my opinion, this is NOT an issue!! I love knowing my girl is safe and my carry won't slide.
Overall, this tester was incredible. Ray isn't one to reach for a wrap. She will snuggle them in when you hand her one, but to choose one is very, very unexpected. Clearly, the magic in Serenity was strong, as she grabbed for it while exploring. I am so glad I was able to get my hands on this tester! There is nothing I love more than snuggling my girl into a cushy, cozy wrap, and Joyfully Woven's Serenity definitely delivered!
Our go to carry is double hammock (DH) with candy cane chest belt (CCCB), so naturally it was the first carry we attempted. My first thought while running my hands down the rails was how thin it felt in hand. The handwovens I have felt, specifically 100% cotton, were thick, kitten belly fluffy. I was pleasantly surprised as the heat of mid-June in New England was upon us. The chest belt was beautiful; thick, cushy, the lines of the weave flowed together effortlessly. And the best part was it didn't leave a deep mark on my chest. We walked around the yard, checked the garden, played with the dogs, and Ray couldn't have been happier.
I love tactile middle markers. By habit, I run my fingers down both sides of the wrap until I run by a tag, a lump, something tactile. Serenity's middle marker was blessing threads of orange. While they were very obvious, I found I needed to look for them, mainly because they were located on one side of the wrap vs. two. I find this to be a personal preference, and I know the owner/weaver is working on having middle marker tags for future wrap releases.
Serenity's medium weight was perfect, as tightening was easy, creating a seat on my tiny toddler was ideal, and I was able to accurately gauge which carries I would be able to do as it wrapped true to size. Knowing this, I would suggest it to someone who is new to handwovens as it would be very easy to wrap with. As a more experienced wrapper, I found this wrap met all of my priorities in quality. Ruck straps didn't make my hands go numb, the wrap didn't swallow my tiny toddler, and yet the knot was always nice and juicy! When tying a slip knot, I found it was easy to get the actual knot tight and the sliding pass was able to be tightened very easily with minimal bouncing. I did find it difficult to loosen the slip knot and actually take the knot out once Ray was down. In my opinion, this is NOT an issue!! I love knowing my girl is safe and my carry won't slide.
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| Photo credit: Victoria Brown Photography |
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