Spotted this lovely lightweight wood frame at the craft store. The depth suggested it might make a very nice base for a loom. I stopped by another shop and picked up plastic thumbtacks. The rest is history.
I left some room between the pins: I knew I wanted to do some warp
experiments that included thicker material. (For a denser weave, not
only could the thumbtacks be closer together, but it looks very possible
to add another row of tacks--or map pins--on the outside edge, between
those on top.)
For this quick cuff, I used two lengths of golden yellow and purple, on
each side. I wanted a tighter weave there and I wanted the design's edge
to be defined. The center two lengths are coarse ribbon, without
finished edges. They folded as I worked...I rolled with it.
The
differing yarns are joined using a knitter's "secret knot." The weft is
natural wool. All of the warp is silk. I have plans for a larger scarf
and I wanted to test the weight and drape of this combination. I was
really pleased with the result.
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I really enjoy adding the color and texture in the warp,
and using a
plain weft. I think it will look especially
nice in a narrow/long scarf. | |
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