Tag Archives: warping

August 10, 2015 

I have been working on a commission blanket that has been quite the process.  I bought in bulk white super wash (unshrinkable) merino yarn in two weights 1 type for the weft and another type for the warp.  Hand kettle-dyed … Continue reading

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Potholders, the finished product, and other projects

Taking the potholder off the loom is simply a process of pulling the loops off the hooks and through one another. As pictured here. Wow! That potholder needs washed, look at the cat hair! Or actually please don’t, my girls … Continue reading

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The birth of a blanket

From warping board to the loom. I have finally finished measuring and putting together all the warp threads for a new blanket (photo 1). As well as sleyed them through the reed (photos 2 and 3). The warp is all … Continue reading

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