CH02: Checks and Plaids and Stripes, Oh My!

See how color order changes in the warp and again in the weft can be used to create checks, plaids and stripes. Consider all the possibilities! Then design a scarf using one of these elements.

Skill Level:

beginner

Skill Details:

Weaving with multiple warp and weft yarns

Materials Included:

None

Requirements:

Completion of Introduction to Weaving at ABYC or equivalent is recommended. You should be able to independently warp a rigid heddle loom. Yarn for the class must be purchased at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company before the first day of class. Yarn must be wound, if necessary, before the first day of class. Please bring the necessary weaving tools and equipment: loom, appropriate rigid heddle reed, shuttles, brown paper cut to the width of the back beam of your loom, waste yarn, cardboard roll the width of the front beam, scissors, tapestry needle, pencil, paper for note-taking.

Instructor Name:

Carla Hubbart

Instructor Bio:

Carla has been sewing, knitting, and weaving along with other fiber arts for over 50 years and is fascinated by all aspects of each. She has been teaching rigid heddle weaving at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company for the last nine years and she's still having fun.

CH02: Checks and Plaids and Stripes, Oh My!

Cost:

$ 65.00

CH02: Checks and Plaids and Stripes, Oh My!

CH02: Checks and Plaids and Stripes, Oh My!

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