4 Shaft Deflected Doubleweave and Color Pooling Experiments
I've had so much fun designing with color and weaving with treadling variations that I decided to use a lot my learning to write and self-publish a new monograph focusing on 4 shaft Deflected Doubleweave .
The photo above includes two finished pieces: 4 shaft Deflected Doubleweave with a subtle clasped weft and a plain weave variation in which I used bobbin emptying to weave.
Learning Deflected Double Weave
Discover how to weave Deflected Double Weave on a 4-shaft loom. Learn about calculating EPI, warping with two colours, and using a pick-up stick to create stunning patterns.
The two layers of cloth in deflected double weave are interlocked in places, causing a deflection. The structure is usually woven on 8 shafts (or more) and used for differential shrinkage, resulting in a puckered cloth.
Deflected Doubleweave Scarf Free Pattern by Elizabeth Springett ...
A straightforward approach to deflected doubleweave using 4 harnesses and 2 colors of Duet Cotton/Linen. This scarf has a reversible pattern that can be as bold or understated as you want it to be, depending on the colors in the warp and weft.
Deflected Double Weave with Fulling Techniques on 4 Shafts : How to Weave a 'Puzzle Scarf' I call this a "Puzzle Scarf" because the two layers intertwine in a puzzling way. But the scarf is simple to weave, requiring just 4 shafts .
Overview of Deflected Doubleweave 4 Shaft
An introduction to 4 Shaft Deflected Double Weave & a look at our project the 8 towels and sampler
A summary of the 4-shaft deflected double weave is in the Pictionary, downloadable as a pdf. Happy weaving! Please email comments and questions to marcypetrini@gmail.com.
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Our wide range of 4-shaft weaving patterns are perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced weavers - we have something for everyone! Learn how to weave kitchen towels, scarves, table runners, cowls, tops, ponchos, and rugs on your 4-shaft Loom.
This post describes two different approaches to threading which allow you to weave double cloth on four shafts and extend the principle to eight or more.