The combination of yarn, sett, and weave work together to weave up this classy check that is cloud- soft and a great first project for weaving with two shuttles. Chunky Check If you visualize gingham fabric, you have an idea of a check. Generally, a check is created by alternating equal widths of two colors in the warp and weaving the weft in the same color sequence as threaded in the warp. The simple delight of this pattern is the balancing of solid squares with blended squares where the two contrasting colors cross. This Chunky Check Scarf is a wonderful example of a simple check that weaves up quickly at 5 epi. The yarn is a dreamy chainette that’s soft and squishy—perfect for a scarf.
Designed by Stephanie Flynn Sokolov | Woven by Betty Paepke
Finished size: 7" Equipment: 10" (2 skeins at 98 yd Total warp ends: 44. (18 cm) wide and 80" (25.5 cm) wide, 5-dent [90 m]/50 g); and #7477 Width in reed: (203 cm) long, plus rigid heddle loom; two Charcoal (warp and About 9" (23 cm). 6" (15 cm) fringe at stick shuttles; tapestry weft): 120 yd (2 skeins). each end. needle. Warp length: 110" Ends per inch: 5. Structure: Plain weave. Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns (279.5 cm), which allows Picks per inch: 5. MountainTop Chalet (70% 18" (45.5 cm) for loom alpaca, 30% bamboo at waste and includes 12" 896 yd/lb [819 m/453 g] (30.5 cm) for fringe—6" in #7416 Parchment (15 cm) at each end. (warp and weft): 135 yd 9 10 woven scarves Ç Ç top to bottom: successful. most be will content fiber similar with a yarn Substituting size. same the is yarn the if see to chart yarn the of top on use to want you yarn the place Just substitutions. making in you assist to size actual shown is This Yarn Wrapping Ç Ç Parchment. 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ÇÇSolid gray weft.
ÇÇAlternate two white and two gray wefts.
ÇÇSolid white weft.
ÇÇAlternate one white and one gray weft.
ÇÇAlternate three gray and one white weft.
Designed by Jane Patrick