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Expand the potential of plain weave with this simple technique. Throughout this course, you'll create a light and airy scarf by leaving gaps in your warp and weft. We'll learn warping and weaving, and then explore the basics of felting your handwoven fabric.
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Is this course for you?

This course is designed with beginners in mind! Whether you have been weaving for a while or are near the beginning of your journey, Stephanie will take you through the steps and give many tips and tricks along the way.

Materials

  • Brown Sheep Nature Spun (100% wool; 310 yds / 50 g; fingering weight): 610 yds in Ash 720

Equipment

  • rigid heddle loom with at least 15" weaving width—Stephanie used a 15" Cricket

  • 12 dent rigid heddle reed

  • 1 stick shuttle

  • tapestry needle for hemstitching

  • manila folder for weft spacers

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Project Specs

    3. Choosing the Yarn and Warping the Loom (Part 1)

    4. Choosing the Yarn and Warping the Loom (Part 2)

    5. Hemstitching at the Beginning of the Project

    6. Weaving the Scarf

    7. Hemstitching at the End of the Project

    8. Finishing the Scarf

    9. Washing and Felting the Scarf

    10. Press Finish

    11. Thank you!

    12. Survey

About this course

  • Free
  • 12 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Instructor

Stephanie Flynn Sokolov

Stephanie has a degree in Retail Merchandising from Rochester Community and Technical College, and a degree in Accessory Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is a Schacht girl through and through. Name a Schacht product, and chances are she spins or weaves on it! Stephanie has recently returned to Schacht (after a few years away) as a Sales Specialist.