I used Sensations Rainbow Classic Acrylic Yarn in Bright Multi Rainbow color to make a Faux Ikat Pattern in the Warp as an example for my Mom to see what Ikat looks like. Since I had warped the loom with it, I decided to make this weaving as a sample of what a Faux Ikat pattern looks like. I used a 5dpi heddle for this yarn because it is very sticky and needs room to move. I then decided to use a light weight crochet thread in a size 10 to do the weaving. I chose Aunt Lydias Classic Crochet Thread in a Burgundy color for the Weft Yarn. I also decided to use a this darker color so that the colors of the faux Ikat pattern would pop out...the color matched the darkest color in the warp yarn. I didn't want to cover up the Ikat pattern with the weft yarn so beating lightly and leaving room between the weaving will allow the Ikat Pattern to be the focus.
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