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This lightweight scarf is woven with Duet Cotton/Linen in plain weave with skip dent details. The soft hues and crisscrossed stripes throughout the cloth are reminiscent of paintings by abstract expressionist Agnes Martin.
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Designed by Mariah Gaar for GIST: Yarn & Fiber.
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Warp & Weft:3 cones of Duet Cotton/Linen Weaving Yarn
Warp Color Order: Wind a warp in the following sequence for a total of 243 warp ends.
Skip Dent Technique: The subtle spaces in the warp come from a simple technique called "skip dent", where a dent or two is skipped throughout the reed as you are threading. Mariah uses this technique between each color transition throughout the warp. When you reach the last two threads of one color and the first 2 threads of the next color, complete the following sequence:
15 dent reed:skip 1, thread 2, skip 1, thread 2, skip 1
10 dent reed: Follow the same sequence as above but do not forget to continue with your 1,2 threading in between the skipped dents
See photo for clarification. Repeat this step in between each warp stripe.
Weft Color Order:Begin and end the scarf with hemstitch.
Block 1
Block 2 - Repeat this block twice
Block 3
Here are some tips if you would like to weave this scarf on your rigid heddle loom. We have adjusted the pattern to fit a 12.5 dent heddle (12 will also work). If you have a 15 dent heddle you do not need to adjust the epi.
For 12.5 epi, warp the following sequence for a total of 192 warp ends, centering for a weaving width of 17".
The subtle spaces in the warp come from a simple technique called "skip dent", where a dent or two is skipped throughout the reed as you are threading. Mariah uses this technique between each color transition throughout the warp. When you reach the last two threads of one color and the first 2 threads of the next color, complete the following sequence maintaining your slot/hole threading sequence:
Repeat this step in between each warp stripe. When you are ready to weave, follow the weft color order listed above.
"I have a background in Studio Art -- specifically in fibers and graphic design. In my own work, I aim to create access to heirloom quality textiles. I explore various natural fibers and color combinations to make something worthy of holding on to. I focus on the juxtaposition between art and function - and try to find the balance between the two. Weaving is my passion and I enjoy continuing to learn more about this medium every day."