For this project I used the Provo loom with 41 pegs.
I warped this piece utilizing 9 pegs top and bottom.
Since I knew this would not be a total Weft Faced Weave, I chose a coordinating crochet thread, But--- because it was so lightweight, I doubled the warping.
This ended up working in my favor when I chose to split out the threads at one point.
*If a picture is all you need click on the image above for a Slide Show
I had two specific handspun yarns that I wanted to use for this project. One traditionally spun yarn. The other was my first attempt at an Art Yarn. And I was really looking for the opportunity to showcase this skein.
This makes for an excellent Stash Buster project, as well as for unraveled, repurposed, and/or rescued yarns. Silk ribbons and Braided Cordings.
I worked with two rescued yarns. An old chenille yarn. And an even older [almost vintage] Linen yarn.
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Warping Tutorial
I have tried to maintain a creative balance in my posts here, between providing Novices the instructions they need, and letting the more experienced weavers scroll on through in Overview Mode. [The Slide Show option.]
That said, the first series of photos in this post, is specific to warping up your circular knitting loom.
Below are two versions.
The first being from a photo of the original warping; which, due to the choice of Crochet Thread, I doubled for strength and better stability.
The second being a re-warping; for the purpose of this tutorial, using a cotton yarn simply for a more standard warping. [As Circle Weaving goes....]
For this project, I counted out the pegs [See Example #1 & Example #2] both to the Left and Right from the Center and Anchor Pegs.
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Example #1
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The warping is for 9 pegs; both Top and Bottom.
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Re-Warping Graphic Images
Same warping, same numbered pegs.
I'm providing both examples---
Example #1 has all the used [warped] pegs numbered.
Example #2 is more for knowing your width, and where you want to Tie On and Tie Off.
Special Note: You may want your pouch narrower.
Or--- a different manufacturer might be a finer gauge of pegs;
and you may need to include more, i.e. 11 or 12 pegs--Top and Bottom.
The wedge below, is the pattern I cut to determine the size of my finished project.
The small hair clips pictured, I use to mark overall size, along with start and stop points, i.e. where to Tie On and Tie Off, etc.
To start---
Tie On at peg L4
Run the Warp Thread down to the right side of peg R17
Run the Warp Thread around R17 and then back up to the left side of L3
Run the Warp Thread back down to the right side of R18 and then back up to L2
Keep it going,
and then Tie Off on peg L16
Below is a close up of the Intersecting Center Threads.
Turn your loom over now, to view of the back side.
At this point, cut a scrap piece of yarn to secure the Center Threads.
This is temporary, as it will be removed once your weaving is complete.
Tie a basic Square Knot.
You are now ready to weave.
This is a good place for the Bouillon Stitch [or Round]; to help even out the Warp Threads.
The next few graphics show the basic weave.
Think embroidery. Think: Stem Stitch; somewhat in reverse.
Meaning, the stitch [though Stem Stitch in nature]
progresses from the Right to the Left.
First Row---
Second Row---
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Back to the Original Weaving
From this point on, this will be more of an Overview of the project.
This is what I did. The possibilities are endless.
What I call the Bouillon Round is 7 or 8 rows.
You can determine your own count, should you even choose to use this weave.
And, since the back is not going to be seen, there is no harm in simply running your Weft Thread--once you are at the end of the row--back to the start point.
Special Note: You CAN weave it back the opposite direction
--weave the 'return' row from Left to Right--but,
you will get an entirely different look. The Loops have a different lay to them.
Starting each row from the right though, gives a nice little pocket on the back side to run cut ends through.
Below is the weaving from the opposite side.
You can determine the shape and height you want.
Again, hair clips are also quite useful in temporarily securing cut ends.
I decided I wanted to experiment more with my custom-hammered hook and Pibiones Weaving.
One of my next blog posts with highlight more
of this technique---specific to Circle Weaving.
SPECIAL NOTE: I will edit in a link when I update the relevant [pending] blog post.
From this point on, I worked more Freeform; alternating Textures, Cording, Yarns and Threads, etc.
My Worktable at HeartSong Studio.
You will notice it was here in my weaving, that I decided to utilize the doubled warping for a finer weave. Just another advantage to doubling up on the warp---depending on the thread you use.
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In the Home Stretch
(((YAY))) Well, weaving-wise, anyway.
There was a fair amount of work tucking and weaving in the ends. And the cut ends of the decorative cordings needed to be whip-stitched into place.
But, I was at very least, ready to prep this piece for removing it from the loom.
Running a thread around the outer edge, and through the Warp Loops, helps to give you a little something more substantial to work with, in regards to creating a crocheted border.
Pinned together at the top edge [below], this was the time to audition how it would look---
Plus, I wanted to do a little Ribbon and Bead work prior to adhering the lining, and stitching up the sides.
Knowing this was going to hold cut flowers, I did not want stems poking through the weave. I say this, because I also see this for holding dried flowers.
I cut two pieces of craft felt and used a temporary spray adhesive [similar to how some Quilters use it to sandwich a quilt top and back with the batting], to hold the lining in place.
At this point, I was ready to whip stitch the sides.
One side stitched together---
Both sides stitched.
View of the felt lining, and pouch pocket.
I was now ready to crochet the finished edging.
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HEARTSONG STUDIO TIP:
But first--- this is a tip that I shared a little while back, on Facebook.
I use a Sleeve Pressing Board to help bring any given handwork up and off of the table top, and a little closer to view.
Since it is quite well used [it has suffered its share of scorch marks over the many years of use],
I cover it with decorative napkin.
Using this helps with the issues of my Back, and with the days when my vision is more blurred than others. It also brings the work closer without needing to be entirely handheld; which can aggravate my Carpal Tunnel.
I used some old Necklace Hooks, that I had in my Findings Stash, to connect the hanger to the pouch.
I didn't have any floral oasis on hand at the time [I still don't!], but this old trick works in a pinch.
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What's Next?
While I want to say, I need to think on that.... It will, in all likelihood, be a follow-up to this this post, as regards the Pibiones Weave.
That said, I also am considering a quick overview of the recent Paper Yarn that I spun for the Tour de Fleece.
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Bye for now, and Blessings~
And Happy Weaving!
