Pick-Up on the Inkle Loom
$30.00
For those who are comfortable warping and weaving on an inkle loom take this next step with a 2:1 five thread pick-up technique. We will explore simple diamond shapes, diagonal lines, and other options. To weave – a – long, prewarp your loom using the draft here.
Using PowerPoint and Webcam presentations, participants will learn in one session, to read a 2:1 pick up draft, learn to pick up and drop off pattern threads.
Explore design options and ideas .
This is a ONE SESSION class being offered on 2 different dates: Fri, Sept 23 @ 7pm Eastern time; and Thurs, Oct 6 @ 12n Eastern time.
What to Bring:
Please have the following on hand for this class:
- Webcam helpful though not required
- Pre-warped inkle loom with 3 Colors of 3/2 or 5/2 Cotton, draft below. The more contrast the colors have, the easier it will be to see the pattern threads on the ground warp (represented in black) Odd numbered warps get a heddle, even numbered warps do not get a heddle. To view the draft click here.
- A small belt shuttle, like a stick shuttle except with a more tapered edge along one side, pre-wound with weft.
- A sheet of graph paper and a couple of contrasting colored pencils ( like black and red) Note: there are a number of sites that allow you to print a PDF of graph paper for free.
Recommended Experience: Advanced Beginner
To sign up for this class click here.