All the strings are in place, and I've started the weaving process. This pattern requires two shuttles. One shuttle for the design (the grey hand spun), and one for the tabby (red) to stabilize the fabric.This pattern takes a little longer to weave because I'm really weaving two types of fabric at the same time. See the treadles under the loom? the two on the left I use to weave the tabby pattern, and the other four are used to make the overshot pattern.
Here is a close up of the woven fabric. I think this side will be the back side of the shawl.
Buy wool from local SHEEP, wash wool, hand spin wool = 30+ hours
ReplyDeletePrepare loom with hand spun wool = lost track of time, we will say A LOT!
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This is amazing... so beautiful!