New projects: Textiles- Constructed Techniques
1) Paper Weaving
Tabby structure
-Tabby is a woven structure in which one weft thread is carried over one warp thread and under the next.
-alternate between raising shafts in evens or odds-1/3 or 2/4
1/3 twill structure
-Woven twills are made when one shaft is raised at a time, which means that the weft goes under one warp thread and then over three.
-raising shafts in this order: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.
2/2 twill structure
-Balanced twill
-Made when the weft goes under two warps and then over two warps.
-This is done by raising shafts in this order: 1,2 / 2,3 / 3,4 / 4,1
8 end-satin structure
-Satin weave has long warp floats which create a smooth fabric that is soft and drapes well.
- For 8 End Satin the weft travels under 7 warp threads before going over one.
2) Tapestry
Four Pick-and-Pick patterns
-Vertical stripes: Weave 1 row colour A and 1 row colour B.
-Horizontal stripes: Weave 2 rows colour A, 2 rows colour B.
-Dots: Weave 1 row colour A, 3 rows colour B.
-Checkerboard: Weave 1 row colour A, 1 row colour B, repeat for five rows then alternate colour.
-Darning technique is used for finishing.
Materials:
-Superfine yarn
-85% Acrylic and 15% Nylon
-Woolike Simili-Laine yarn
-Distributed by MSPCI
-Made in China
-Colors: Teal Lake and Rose
Three Weft Relays (Slit, Dovetail, Weft Interlock)
-Slit: The weft threads do not interlock or overlap, resulting in an opening in the tapestry.
-Dovetail: Wefts A and B reverse direction around a common warp thread. The weft join will have a saw-tooth appearance and a slightly raised ridge. Weft Interlock: One weft thread comes under and around the other weft thread at the point of intersection
-Simple Knotting technique is used for finishing.
Materials:
-Light yarn
-100% Acrylic
-Patons Astra yarn
-Made in Canada
-Colors: Medium Tan and Maize Yellow
Weaving Shapes, Hatching, Rya Loops
-Weaving Shapes with a tapestry cartoon mounted behind the work to help get the shapes.
-Rya Knots for finishing. -Slit Techniques used as well
Materials:
-100% Cotton Yarn
-Medium Weight
-Source: USA
3) Crochet
Square or Rectangular / Single and Double Crochet
-Single Crochet and Double Crochet used.
-5-5.5MM Crochet hook and chain stitch.
Materials:
-100% Acrylic yarn
-Medium weight
-Lion Brand Yarns- Landscapes
-Color-Meadow
-Made in Turkey
Color and Shape Experimental Crochet
-Double Crochet Flower sample
-5-5.5 MM crochet hook
Materials:
-Light yarn
-100% Acrylic
-Patons Astra yarn
-Made in Canada
-Color: Maize Yellow
Helpful links:
-HOW TO CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | UK DOUBLE/US SINGLE | EPISODE TWO | Bella Coco Crochet
-HOW TO CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | UK TREBLE/US DOUBLE | EPISODE THREE | Bella Coco Crochet
-CROCHET: How to crochet a coaster | Bella Coco
-CROCHET: How to Crochet a Granny Square | Absolute Beginners | Bella Coco