About Hawksong Weaving
Took Storm is a genderqueer weaver who draws inspiration from nature, his found family, and the twisty turns of life that led them to weaving. Said twisty turns include the late discovery of a disabling genetic collagen disorder, and piecing the scraps of his life back together with the support of his found family. Took is aided in his weaving by Penelope Calico, and Hades Himbo, who serve as medical alert and emotional support cats (Penelope will calico-complain if Took’s heartrate or breathing gets wonky, while Hades will slowly insert his massive Maine Coon-mix bulk between Took and the loom when Took needs to take a break). These two are jokingly referred to as the HR and OSHA of Hawksong Weaving.
Took works exclusively with thrift store or secondhand yarn (no, not taking apart sweaters or blankets, just utilizing the odd balls of yarn that get donated or gifted) in a way that allows tattered and worn yarn to shine. This process serves to remind himself and others that just because you’ve been worn down by life and pierced back together a few times, doesn’t mean you don’t have value, and that it’s okay to be gentle with yourself while piecing things back together.