Lace Lined Scarf A Free Pattern From Your Friends at Yarnworker Designed by Deborah Jarchow Project Specs Yarn Lotus Silky Cashmere Fingering from Trendsetter; 400 yd/55 g ball; 55% silk/45% cashmere fingering weight; 3,300 yd/lb, 22 w.p.i; shown in Light Khaki (#17) 1 ball Tools Rigid-heddle loom with a 10" weaving width, 10-dent rigid heddle, shuttle, pick-up stick, tapestry needle Warp 267 yd Weft 126 yd Warp Ends 128 (2 ends in every slot and every hole of a 10-dent rigid heddle) Warp Length 75" 2 Width In Reed 6 ⁄5" EPI (Ends Per Inch) 20 (2 ends in every slot and hole of a 10-dent rigid heddle) PPI (Picks Per Inch) Plainweave 12; Leno 1 Woven Length 60" ublime often comes in simple packages, as in this scarf, Finished Size 58 " × 6" with 5" fringe where a heavenly cashmere silk-blend yarn meets the S lovely leno lace pattern. Leno is one of a family of hand-manipulated weaves that are worked in front of the rigid heddle, by twisting, wrapping, or teaches otherwise manipulating the yarn so that you can create a host Deborah Jarchow regularly at Stitches. Her new online of beautiful patterns. There are a number of ways leno can be rigid-heddle class, Beyond The Basics, worked. Each method follows the same principle—warp threads is available at Craftsy.com. are crossed so that they lay twisted in the finished cloth. 1 of 3 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2013 | Version 1, last revised 8-2013 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com Directions Leno Warp There are a number of ways to create leno. This method is worked Dress the Loom with the heddle in the up position. The working yarn is shown here the loom according to the on the right, but the weft can be laid in from either side. project specs, making sure the first pair of ends is in a slot, not threaded through a hole. You will have 2 ends in each slot and hole. These 2 ends will work together as a single unit. Start the Scarf Wind the shuttle with a single strand Step 4: Continue to work across the warp, pushing the top end to the right and of yarn. Leave a tail 4 times twisting the bottom end to the left then Step 1: With the heddle in the up position, placing them on the pick-up stick. the width of the warp, then the yellow ends are down and the gray weave 2" in plain weave. threads are up. Note that the gray end is to the left of the yellow. Secure the beginning of your project using the tail and the embroidery stitch over 4 ends (see Tips & Tricks). Leno Border Work the leno border as shown at right. A worsted-weight yarn in two Step 5: With the heddle in neutral, tip the different colors is used in pick-up stick on its edge to create a shed. this example so that you can Pass your shuttle through the shed, laying the weft in at a slight angle. see the yarns as they are worked. Step 2: Use your index finger to push the first raised gray end to the right and your Weave the Scarf Weave middle finger to pull the first lowered plain weave for 54", then yellow end to the left. weave a second pass of leno followed by 2" plain weave. End with the embroidery Steps 6 and 7: Lay the pick-up stick flat and stitch. use it to press the weft into place (top), then remove it from the warp. Place the heddle in Finish Remove the scarf the up position and continue weaving as from the loom. Soak it in instructed in the directions (bottom). 1 lukewarm water with ⁄4 1 cup of fabric softener for ⁄2 hour. Rinse. Remove from water and press with hands to expel water. Don’t wring. Step 3: Insert the pick-up stick between the Roll damp fabric in a towel, two ends. The pick-up stick will keep the press again. Lay flat to dry. ends in a twisted position. Trim the fringe to 5". Y 2 of 3 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2013 | Version 1, last revised 8-2013 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com Tips New To Warping? & TRICKS Most modern loom manuals have warping instructions. If your loom didn’t come with a manual, visit the manufacturer’s website to see if one is available online. If you can’t find your particular loom’s manual online, check out another manufacturer. All rigid-heddle looms function in much Embroidery the same way, so you should be able to follow the steps for a loom similar Stitch to your own, keeping in mind that each manufacturer’s loom has its own unique features. Ashford has a helpful video on direct warping on You Tube. A handy stitch to quickly secure the warp and get Yarnworker founder Liz Gipson has a video called Slots and Holes to weaving faster. This (Interweave, 2010) that outlines three ways to warp a rigid-heddle loom, stitch can be worked from from super simple to super versatile. the left or right. Words to Know Here are a few terms used in this pattern that might stump you if you are new to weaving: Warp (n) When used as a noun, warp refers to the yarns held taut on the loom. One warp yarn is referred to as an “end.” Use a tail about 4 times the Warp (v) When used as a verb, warp or warping refers to the act of width of your warp. Applying putting threads on the loom. tension on the yarn, place the needle under your desired Weft The yarn wound on a shuttle that is passed back and forth through number of ends—in this case 3. the shed during the weaving process, often referred to as a “pick.” (The Lace Lined Scarf is worked around 4 ends.) Shed The gap created when the heddle is lifted or lowered. Weave Structure The way in which the warp and weft threads interlace. This determines the look of the fabric. You can have more than one structure in a project. This pattern uses plain weave and leno. Plain Weave The weft yarn travels over one warp thread and under the next. Each time you lift or lower the rigid heddle you change the order from over/under to under/over. Forming the letter C, thread the needle over the bottom curve arnworker is a design collective that caters to of the C to form a loop around the warp. the rigid-heddle weaver. Our patterns are not Yjust about making something pretty, they are packed with tips to help you weave better. Our designers are passionate about the simplicity and agility of this little loom. It will introduce you to the world of weaving and keep you engaged for a lifetime. When you buy a Yarnworker pattern you are supporting an independent, hardworking weaver who has devoted much of her life to learning her craft and teaching it to others. We invite you to visit our website, join one of our social media Pull the loop tight and continue pages, and sign up for our newsletter. Our goal is to make your working in this manner across the warp. Keep the yarn under weaving better, one pattern at a time. tension at all times. 3 of 3 | Yarnworker | All rights reserved. © 2013 | Version 1, last revised 8-2013 L @yarnworker C Yarnworker b yarnworker.blogspot.com yarnworker.com.