Tag Archives: Plain weave

6th done and a 7th can be added!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

I finished the sixth napkin today – plaid bird’s eye. It was a bit of complex weaving with the plaid pattern and doing the correct number of ends in each color. The 7th will be simple. I am thinking even … Continue reading →

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New project underway: napkins

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I bought the “magical napkin kit” from Lunatic Fringe Yarns. The fiber is unmercerized cotton in natural colors of white, dark green, and light green. The colors are supposed to get darker once washed. Here are color cones: There will … Continue reading →

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Weaving with handspun!

Posted on January 3, 2010 by

I am weaving with handspun! Both warp and weft! I owe this step to Peg whose latest posts on weaving her handspun inspired me and also made me feel able to do this. Thank you, Peg! I got this fiber … Continue reading →

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First of the second set almost done

Posted on November 15, 2009 by

I am inches away from completing the first scarf of this set. I am very pleased with how it looks; my selvedges are pretty nice! I am thinking this scarf is “handsome” and may belong to one of the men … Continue reading →

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Second set of scarves

Posted on November 8, 2009 by

I’ve got 10 inches done on the new scarves. I’m weaving plain weave again. I am surprised how the colors are showing. It’s a bit more dramatic than I thought it would be but I like it! I haven’t done … Continue reading →

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