I am a newbie I have just finished a scarf with diffent patters of twill and taby as a sample, but I am not satified with the outcome they look kind of stiff for a scarf. Can any one of you suggest a pattern that is loosly weave. Thank you Yuya.
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Sett?
Hi Yuya, Welcome to a wonderful adventure! I'm wondering about your sett? How many threads per inch were in your reed? One of my first pieces used gorgeous alpaca wool, so soft, yet I produced a "scarf" as hard as a horse blanket. It may become something else some day....zip purses, etc., but I had little experience figuring out how densely to sley my reed. Then I began following patterns to ensure success until I gained experience. After almost 4 years, I'm still just a learner, but loving every step. Check the library, and the internet for weaving patterns, or at least setts for different weave structures. I just finished a 10/2 project sett at 24 ends per inch, but it also depends upon the weave structure. Hang in there, and read, read, read!
cotton scarf 10/2
Thank you Sue, my sett was 30 and 3 ends in the reed. The scarf was a learning sample, and it was a lesson that I enjoyed doing it. I am thinking of twiil/tabby treading 1,2,3,4,3,2,1 and sett 15 on a reed 10 sley 1-2. would tha make it a softer? Your input would be very much apreciated. Another would be to do a lace pattern? any comments.
Yuya
Sett...
Hi Yuya, At 30 epi, you set up a firm, tight weave in 10/2 perlecotton. I've just finished a couple of runners in 10/2 at 24 epi and they're quite firm which is good for my intended outcome- table runners. Maybe a simple huck lace threading? Perle has luster and beautiful colors but I find unmercerized cotton softer. Enjoy your journey!
Sett...
Hi Yuya, At 30 epi, you set up a firm, tight weave in 10/2 perlecotton. I've just finished a couple of runners in 10/2 at 24 epi and they're quite firm which is good for my intended outcome- table runners. Maybe a simple huck lace threading? Perle has luster and beautiful colors but I find unmercerized cotton softer. Enjoy your journey!
Twill Tabby
Twill Tabby
It will surprise you how soft