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Warping the loom
If you warp every 1/2 inch the
weave will have about 1/4 inch separation. Warping every quarter
inch results in a tighter weave and use more yarn.
Starting at the bottom, tie the
yarn around "B" one inch from the corner or on the first nail. Take the
yarn and warp it over "A" placing the warp between the first two nails
or staples. Depending upon the openness of the weave, continue wrapping
the yarn around boards A and B until the loom is completely warped.
There should be 104 wraps if you warp every 1/2 inch. Attach the
fishing cable, or wire in front of the warp.
To Secure the warp
Twine the warps before weavingto keep them separated and
in place. Using a length of yarn double the width of the loom divide
it in half and role into a ball each end until it meets in the center.
With the middle in place around the first warp thread, wrap the yarn around
that first string in a figure 8 fashion, figure 8'ing all across the loom.
This will be removed when done.
The next twine is placed slightly above the wire following
that diagonal line. This twine is left in the finished product.
The diagonal line is longer than A or B by approximately so 175 inches
or more is needed to twine the diagonal in the same manner as the bottom
except the figure 8 will progressin a spiral fashion. (see diagram)
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First Weft
Go to the end of the loom where the wire lies at its lowest
point on side C. Go to the top where the yarn wraps around A and
cut the warp in the middle.There are now 2 wefts. Take one strand
of yarn and cross it over the wire and begin weaving all the way across
the bottom just on top of the twined line, until you reach side D.
Use a hair pick to sently align the weft. Resist the temptation to
stretch the yarn too tight. If done right when you take the shawl
off the loom it won't shrink.
Second Weft
pick up the second piece of cut yarn and cross it over
the wire and again begin weaving it across the bottom. Keep atape
measure handy to make sure that you leave a 1/4 inch gap between the two
wefts. (or 1/8 inch if warped closer) Align the weft gently with
your hair pick.
Third weft = to the end
Continue as you have begun. When finished with a
line of weft,gently press it against the Velcro strip to hold in place
and out of the way.
When you have finished, you areready to takethe shawl
off. With a pair of scissors or rolling cutter, cut the warp in half, underneath
and on the bottom side of the B board. Remove the "Twine" line. Make
a fringe by gathering up 4-6 warp strings and make a half hitch knot, (or
whatever else you desire) close to the weft.
Gently remove the strings from the D side and unhook the
wire from one of the eyehooks. Slide the shawl off the wire and finish
tying the other side to finish off. |
