Our 14-hour drive each way over Thanksgiving holidays gave me ample inkle weaving time in the car. I wove one long band going, and another one coming home.
I knotted the ends and threw the two woven wool bands into the wash with a pair of blue jeans, then laid them to dry on a towel. There was no give or stretch across the weft, but I was able to pull and stretch the length a few inches. Then I brushed them thoroughly, which improved them greatly, as it removed a lot of stray "fur."
I used a floral printed polyester satin ribbon as lining, and stitched a length of the band into a small scissors pouch. I will be able to make several of the scissors pouches as gifts for special people.
I love the idea of a woven pouch for scissors! I keep thinking I need to get an Inkle loom and learn how to use it! This sweet project is extra incentive!
Kitty
Thanks, Kitty! It's super easy to learn. I've enjoyed inkle weaving for about 25 years. I never tire of it. It's a great way to experiment with fun and unusual yarns.
I bought an Inkle loom from a knitting friend who saw it at a garage sale and didn't know exactly what it was but knew someone in the group would! She brought it to knitting group one night and I snapped it up! Been looking for a good starter project for it. I think I'll try this!
I never even thought of weaving a wool inkle and then felting it in the wash! Thanks you for the pictures and I can't wait to try something like this!
Cheers!
Yes, it was fun to do. If you try it, I'd love to see your results.
