When I took the weaving class in September, the teacher had us use a long sheet of craft paper to separate the layers of warp. This worked well and I have used that same method on the three projects I warped myself since the class. However, I found it much more difficult at home than in the class. In class, we had a partner helping us warp. At home, I warp by myself. I have to hold on to the warp strands tight enough to keep tension, turn the handle so the warp wraps onto the warp beam, and make sure the paper is winding in straight and flat. I really need at least one, probably two, more hands to make this work properly. I decided I wanted to try using warp sticks instead since it seems to be an easier method when you are warping alone.
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WIP Wednesday: October 22, 2014
Last week, I only had one project in progress. That’s no longer the case! I’m back to my usual project juggling act.
Brown & Blue Scarf
I’m addicted to weaving. I love the rhythm of plain weave and how quickly I can see progress on a project. I have been keeping my loom clamped to the dining room table and throwing a few picks whenever I have a free 10 or 15 minutes. Even in a short time, I can see that I am getting closer to completion. It’s like instant gratification!
WIP Wednesday: October 15, 2014
I usually have multiple projects going at once, but this week I’ve been pretty focused. It’s amazing how quickly a project works up when I concentrate on only one thing at a time!
Surprise Basic Hat
When I first bought the Cascade Pinwheel yarn from Nomad Yarns last April, I planned to make a scarf, hat, and mittens set for charity. First I made the Palindrome Scarf using one skein of the yarn, then I made the Palindrome Hat with half of the other skein. I thought the Irish Hiking Mittens would use the remaining yarn, but they did not. I was left with just over 100 yards of yarn, exactly enough to whip up a quick hat, so that’s exactly what I decided to do! I finished it yesterday.