I recently went for an introductory weaving class here and got to try a small rigid heddle loom (a cricket loom by schacht). It was fun and I managed to weave a scarf for the Mr. in less than 3 hours. The class was taught by Collete of Interstitial Spaces who has a weaving workshop. Having had the class I have been dreaming about weaving ever since. Now I'm planning on getting my own loom but maybe a bit bigger than the Cricket as its only 10 inches of weaving space wide. I like the look of Ashfords slightly bigger loom but I'd like to test drive it first... Here's some pictures of the Mr. modelling his scarf which I have dubbed 'Kermit and Grover go for a walk" due to the colours...
Its a little too short for the Mr. (I used all the wool wound on the loom!) but worn like this with a jacket kinda like a cravat should look okay.
Before washing the weave was slightly more open. Washing pulled it together slightly as well as softened it up nicely.
I wove sections of 4 rows green & 4 rows blue for about 10cm then swapped to 3 rows of each so you get a subtle variation in pattern. Most of the pattern is from the way the loom was warped though (the vertical threads) which Colette set up for us. Its fun how just alternating two different colours can create so many patterns.
I think weaving may be addictive.
in just 3 hours , well done !! It looks amazing. Tomorrow I start weaving again on my little loom at home. With some jazzy music, and my plants around me. When I once have my own textilestudio you certainly have to visit it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI really love weaving, its so fun. I'm going to get my own loom soon and I can't wait! If I'm ever nearby, I'll be sure to visit :)
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