The full tutorial of this weaving technique can be found here with three different methods: The full tutorial of this weaving technique can be found here on a previous blog post. This effect is generally created by weaving with two yarns together, then gradually reducing the number of yarns of the previous color. Depending on your preference and methods, you can transition colors in a gentle or stark way. If you want a smooth transition of colors in your weaving, then use a more subtle method. The full tutorial of this weaving technique can be found here on a previous blog post, Weft Interlocking: Weaving Techniques.
The transition between the two colors is a bit subtler in this method because the weft yarns “hide” between the warp yarns. Weft interlocking methodīetween the warp yarns two weft yarns are linked to each other to connect and start another color or yarn in the weaving when using the weft interlocking method. The full tutorial of this weaving technique can be found here on a previous blog post, Warp Interlocking: Weaving Techniques. The transition between the two colors is not as clean as weaving slits, but the warp interlocking method shows a clear separation of colors. In this technique two weft yarns are wrapped around the same warp yarn to connect and start another color or yarn in the weaving. The full tutorial of this weaving technique can be found here in a previous blog post, Weave Slits: Weaving Techniques. However, its important to be aware that the higher the slit, the less support the weaving structure will have in this area- which can be used in a creative advantage or just something to take note of in your design. Weaving slits between the two yarns will create a line of demarcation. Let’s say that you want to weave an entire block of one color yarn on the left of the warp and another color on the opposite side, but you want the colors to be separate from each other.
Color blocks are also formed by weaving slits. In order to weave color blocks, you can use various interlocking methods, such as the warp interlocking method and the weft interlocking method. Weaving color blocksĪdd color and design with sections of color or color blocks. These methods create differing appearances in the weaving. There are various ways to introduce color into weaving, for example weaving color blocks, interlocking methods or using a color gradation method.
I have outlined essential tips that help you weave straighter and explains how to balance out the weft yarns while weaving in a previous article, “How to weave straight selvedges”. This will insure that the warp yarns have enough yarn and space, so it will not be drawn in too much. Start from the middle, and beat the yarn down to create small hills and then even out the yarn row. For example, at the end of each row of weaving, pinch the weft yarn at the corner and send the yarn through on a diagonal. To avoid this, there are a few things that you can do. The base and top of the weaving are wide, however the middle area is significantly narrower. The edges of the warp become noticeably cinched by the weft- which creates an hourglass shape. As the weft yarns are woven, the warp yarns are drawn toward each other and this causes the yarns to bunch up. Weaving weft yarns can be tricky, especially when there is a high density of warp yarns. Let’s take a look at the problems and how we can solve them and get back to weaving- the FUN part! 1.Uneven edges – hourglass shape But, do not become discouraged- these are easy (mostly) easy fixes that can be corrected with simple tricks or with lots of practice! Here are 10 common troubles that weavers have, some as a beginner… and others you will face all the time.