Weaveit scarf patterns how to#
Weaveit scarf patterns portable#

Panels may be sewn into booklets (or not) for keeping track of needles and pins, and for lining little boxes.

Weaveit scarf patterns portable#

I’ve found the pouches to be convenient to dangle from portable looms, and have made larger ones without handles to protect things like my tapestry forks and GPS. It was something a friend of hers had woven out of leftover strands of handspun what a super way to use up those precious bits of yarn! Once I started, it was difficult to stop, and have found myself breaking into new yarn skeins just to play, I mean weave, some more. What got me started with these little looms was a small and charming pouch that a spinning friend had, hanging on her spinning wheel to hold stray bits of fibre.

My attempt at a log cabin colour-and-weave failed, but with so little investment in time and yarn, I’ll be sure to try again later. After I was able to create plainweave panels, it was fun to try my hand at other patterns, simple twills, and bias-weaving. The large compilation of information found on the eloomanation site and blog is very helpful.

Weaveit scarf patterns how to#

It took me several trials before I understood how to read the nail positions to quickly warp the looms. Both squares or the 2″x4″ rectangle can fit into an even smaller sandwich-shaped plastic container with the addition of a few yards of yarn, they are easy to port along to the park or other impromptu outing for a creative fix. From what I heard, these looms used to be made in China, and production of the square looms (as well as the rectangular one) will begin again when a US manufacturer is found.Īll my Weave-it/Weavette looms fit into an Artbin container. You can find new Weavettes online, or in some stores, but I could only find their rectangular looms. A simple nail sequencing originated by the Weave-It looms make them easy to thread and weave Weavettes preserve that same spacing. These looms use a continuous yarn in a simple warping and weaving method to make a small panel. My 2″x4″, 2″圆″, and 4″圆″ rectangular looms are the more modern Weavettes, made by Buxton Brook Looms. Weave-Its originated in the 1930’s they are no longer being made, but I found various listings for used ones on eBay, which is where I purchased my 2″x2″ and 4″x4″ looms. My weaving equivalent of summer reading has been of short stories, rather than novels, with little Weave-It and Weavette looms. Something about the heat and pace of summer has kept me from working on any substantial weaving projects. Finished Size (after hand washing, laying flat to dry, and ironing): 7.25' x 68' + 5' of fringe on each size. The warp is enough to make 3 scarves.This past summer has been busy for me, with many activities involving friends and family.Weave Structure: 2/2 Twill and Tabby Weave, adapted from a draft on page 33 of The Handweaver's Pattern Directory by Anne Dixon (see draft below.

Weft Yarn: Tencel weaving yarn (you will have enough left over from winding the warp for your weft).

See more suggested color combinations below. The photos above are made from 1 cone of Lime Green, 1 cone of Sage, and 1 cone of Silver.

Warp Yarn: 3 cones of Tencel weaving yarn.

This is a fun way to experiment with how different weft colors affect the same warp.įind all the geeky weaver details, as well as other suggested color combos, below the photos! To make these scarves, purchase three cones of Tencel.

Wind a warp long enough for three scarves, and make each scarf using a different weft color. I designed this fun weaving project using three cones of complementary colors of Tencel in the warp. Strong, washable, and super soft, Tencel is an affordable alternative to silk and great for beginners and experienced weavers alike. Tencel is the perfect yarn for weaving soft and luxurious scarves. Note - We no longer carry this yarn, but you're welcome to use this post as inspiration!