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CH05: Wrap Me in Plaid's Little Cousin - A Handwoven Scarf



Color-and-weave is a technique that uses a sequence of light, dark and color to create a plaid-like design. Varying the warping sequence and the weft order produces a lively fabric.

Completion of Intro to Weaving at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company or equivalent is recommended. 
You should be able to independently warp a rigid heddle loom.

Materials and Equipment: Loom 15" weaving width minimum, 12-dent reed, 2 shuttles, 1 pick-up stick, minimum 18" long. Yarn is 800 yards of fingering weight yarn in two contrasting colors, 400 yards each. 
Please purchase yarn and have it wound, if necessary, before the first day of class.

Please Note: If necessary, class and workshop fees can be transferred to another class or credited to your account up to two weeks before the start of the class.

Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Learn to recognize pattern sequences while weaving with two shuttles.
Materials Included:
Class handout will be provided.
Requirements:
Please bring your loom, accessories and these additional supplies to all weaving classes: warping peg, heddle hook, brown paper to fit the width of back beam, waste yarn, cardboard roll to fit 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.

CH05: Wrap Me in Plaid's Little Cousin - A Handwoven Scarf

Cost:
$ 75.00
Price is for the class only, supplies must be purchased from Alamitos Bay Yarn Company separately.