Colorwork Bands Weave Along by Liz Gipson

Creating warp-faced weaves on the rigid-heddle loom defies the conventional approach to weaving on this style of loom.  Once you have this technique in your repertoire, it will be called into use for hatbands, sashes, belts, and straps of all kinds.  

This weave-along gives me the opportunity to dive into various ways of adding multiple colors in the warp. I'll cover both the direct and indirect warping method. If you have never tried the indirect method, this weave is for you!

This project is appropriate for beginners. 

Equipment needed: Rigid-heddle loom; 4'' weaving width, 12-dent reed; 1 belt shuttle; if using the indirect method, you will need either a warping board or at least 3 warping pegs or peg-like objects.

You will also need the key fob hardware which can be purchased here:  Key Fob Hardware

Yarn: 2 colors of 3/2 mercerized cotton that have strong value contrast. We are offering three color choices.

Pattern: You can find this pattern at the Yarnworker School of Weaving. This was a weave-along from August 25, 2021.  Even though this weave along has ended, you can still take advantage of this class.

Finished Size: four key fobs approximately 1" by 10" circumference.

The weave-alongs are hosted at the Yarnworker School of Weaving, a community-funded virtual classroom for rigid-heddle weavers. There is no charge for the weave-alongs, and the pattern is offered on a name-your-price offering. For more information about the Yarnworker Weave-alongs and School, click here. 

A big shout out to all the Patrons of the School who keep these weave-alongs going.

Heddles Up!

Designed by Liz Gipson of Yarnworker School of Weaving