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Beam is a foundational yarn—perfect for beginners learning to weave on a rigid heddle loom, but experienced weavers will also find it delightful for twills and color work on a multi-shaft loom. Beam’s bright, cheerful colors make it a natural choice for baby blankets, kitchen towels, placemats, napkins and runners. Soft but strong, this yarn was designed for making functional cloth you reach for every day.
Bought it for a future weaving project but have used the entire cone on knitting scarves for Christmas! Particularly love the little Sophie Scarves, but have also made 2 men’s scarves as well.
I don’t think that I would use this yarn the first time out on a loom. The end product is great - but my inexperience made the project more challenging than I had predicted. Warping on a 12 dent reed with a yarn that isn’t as forgiving as wool was an eye opener. That said - the best lessons come from making and correcting mistakes. My second warping with the yarn was much easier -No, if I could only master the apron paper. keeping it flat and straight!!!
Great color, great quality, fair price. I’ve never been disappointed in GIST yarns or patterns.
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The Beam 3/2 cotton came in wonderful color, including higiscus and natural. I made two running stitch towels and just loved them. Love how soft they were after wet finishing.
