Tag Archives: troubleshooting

Weaving began but not without problems!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

I fixed the threading errors and began to weave the napkins, using a twill pattern and alternating the colors so there is a plaid effect. An end broke. This isn’t a selvedge end but one well one third of the … Continue reading →

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Weaving the 4th

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

That is, weaving the 4th bath towel has commenced. About 12 inches done. The selvedge did break – but after more than 24 inches! So I think I can claim successful troubleshooting. I’m pondering the next project: the somewhat complex … Continue reading →

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Selvedge troubleshooting – success!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

At least so far. I am employing all tips and hints! So in a way not very good troubleshooting because I don’t really know what is making the difference. But there does seem to be a difference. I have woven … Continue reading →

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More on the broken selvedge end

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Apparently this has happened to others! I have found some reasons this is happening to me. Peggy Osterkamp discusses these reasons in this post: too much draw, not enough slack in the weft, or the weft is pulled too tightly … Continue reading →

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Weaving again – small problem with selvedge

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

I am weaving this weekend! I’m well into towel three. I seem to have this small problem with my right selvedge – it keeps breaking! The yarn does look frayed and I don’t know what is causing the fraying.This is … Continue reading →

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