January 15, 2003
January 15, 2003
I'm working on another doubleweave blanket. The benefit of making all of these with thick worsted weight yarn is that I can wind less than 400 ends, even for a 52 inch blanket, and get lots of warping practice. Although I have bagged up enough yarn for 3 or 4 more, I am starting to get a little bored. I'm going to make one more (for my brother) and then start something new. I've been thinking about an overshot coverlet (thanks for the book, Kate) or a doubleweave bathmat. We just finished painting our bathroom and putting up a new cabinet. I thought I'd try a doubleweave where the two layers are interlocked and exchange colors - maybe 6/2 cotton for the warp and 8/2 for the weft. I also promised my niece (and goddaughter) a Burberry-ish scarf. I'm waiting for the yarn to come in, in the meantime I can't decide if I want to do that in twill or plain weave. Gotta keep weaving though, because once my new wheel comes in I know I'll be abandoning my loom for awhile!
Three day weekend coming up........
Posted by Charleen at January 15, 2003 09:09 PM