Thu 14 Aug 2008
Posted by Tropical Twister under Articles , Koala Scarf , Projects , Rigid Heddle Projects
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I’ve been asked by visitors to the site what I planned to do with the beaded Koala yarn. I’ve decided to weave a scarf on my rigid heddle loom. In fact, my friend Gail is planning to bring over her loom tomorrow and we’re going to weave together.
I plan to use the Koala beaded yarn as the primary yarn. It will provide the weft. I picked through my stash and found several warp yarns I liked. (You want to select at least 5 different yarns. Because the warp will be so dark, I selected several yarns for the weft to lift the color.) I wrapped the yarn around a 3X5 index card. I then could preview how the colors looked with each other and how they blended with the warp. When I settled on the yarns for the project, I balled the yarns from their skeins. Tonight I’ll warp the loom and tomorrow we’ll weave…more to come
Friday, August 15, 2008 UPDATE
The loom is warped.
Suggestions for warp:
If you mark the slots before you warp, it will help you center warp. Notice masking tape with arrows marking center and edge.
Choose a color close to weft yarn color for the edges of the warp, both right and left. That way, any inconsistences in the woven edge won’t be so noticeable.
Always use a touch of orange in the warp.
Always use a bit of glitter yarn in the warp.
I took the scarf off the loom, knotted fringe, and fulled the completed scarf. I cut three strands of warf at a time and tied a knot close to the fabric to finish the scarf. I then soaked the finished scarf in cold water and agitated lightly. I then hung the scarf to dry, gently separating the tassels. The finished scarf is below.
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I still don’t get how this works although you have explained it very well. It’s a beautiful scarf.
Where are you having a problem. Perhaps I can help?