Block weaves are structures in which groups of warp and weft threads can produce two different-looking interlacements, one that identify as “pattern,” the other as “background.”
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Once you get the hang of it, finnweave is quicker to weave than doubleweave pick-up. Give it a try!
Why not give dyeing your own warps a try? It isn't scary or really that hard. Here is how to get started.
Sometimes I just want to play “what if” with an unusual weft. This time a bunch of plastic strips fit the bill.
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You've gotten to the point of knowing what you are weaving and what you are weaving with, here's how to figure out warp length and how much yarn you'll need for your project.
Weave this 8-shaft deflected doubleweave fabric that is stable enough for an evening bag and light enough for a scarf. You can even make a matching set.
Got some sock yarn that wants to be a scarf? Download this free pattern by Joan Sheridan for 2-shaft or rigid-heddle looms.
Here’s your chance to play with color-and-weave.
When European soldiers came back from the Crusades they brought back more than just spices and silks, they also brought back the hijab which was then modified into the wimple and became the must-have head wear for queens and nuns alike.