Beginning Backstrap Weaving #2

The next steps in learning to weave with a backstrap loom.

A 17 thread band with a central flower for a head band

What you will learn

Using multiple colors
How to use a warping board
String heddle set-up (review)
How to read a warping pattern/plan
How to shorten the working length as you weave so you can reach the edge of your weaving
Locking the shuttle thread into your weaving; beginning and end. (Review)

Tools and materials

Smooth worsted weight fiber (cotton is great)

Set of chop sticks, or 2 pencils for the lease sticks
These will keep your cross intact until the shed stick
and heddle rod are in place and secured

2 rubber bands, to secure the ends of the Lease sticks (2 pencils or chop sticks)

2- @12”-14” dowels all the same size
One for the tension rod (secured to your belt by 2 - 6” loops)
The second, to shorten the warp
(to roll up woven band so you can reach your woven edge)

3 pencils
short one for string heddle (in front of the cross);
long one for the shed stick (behind the cross)
Long one for the warp rod (back end of the weaving
(so it can be lashed to a stationary object))

Cardboard shuttle

Beater
(6” ruler, smooth popsicle stick or tongue depressor)

Ruler/tape measure

Scissors

More information can be found in my blog:deborahpeterscreations.blogspot.com.
Beginning Backstrap Weaving #2

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