My exploration of waffle weave drafts continues. This
time I chose to use more of the 14/2 machine knitting cotton in an eye-popping
green and navy blue. The sett is 35 e.p.i.
The draft is my own modification of Strickler #388.
Floats in my previous samples (#1 & #2) seemed too long for towels.
Snagging on rings is my primary concern since I plan to weave hand towels. So I
merely shortened the floats by shortening the “V” of the waffle cells in both
threading and treadling, omitting shaft 8 and treadle 8 and adjusting accordingly.
Variegated ends that peak out from the center of each cell add interest. The changing colors work well on the reverse side making for a lively surface grid. Both sides are nice.
Variegated ends that peak out from the center of each cell add interest. The changing colors work well on the reverse side making for a lively surface grid. Both sides are nice.
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| Top left: Unwashed and unfinished sample with sewing thread weft for hem Top right: Navy blue sewing thread for hem weft, machine hemmed, machine washed and dried Lower: Reverse side, machine washed and dried |
This cloth is rather satisfying. As well as being great for hand towels, it would be fantastic for baby blankets. I am on the right
path but there is one more idea to test.
Warp
On/Weave Off,
RepWeaver
