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Double Width Log Cabin Blanket
Designed by Rachel Simmons
Double Width weaving allows a full-size blanket to come off a relatively narrow loom, no seaming required. With a fun Color-and-Weave pattern throughout, and the rustic thick and thin Mallo Cotton Slub, this cozy throw is purely magical coming off the loom and sure to be an instant heirloom. Substitute different colors for a project that can be woven again and again. Pattern downloads include files for both rigid heddle and shaft looms. Order a kit.
This was a fun challenge for me, and I'm so happy with how it turned out. ❤️ Super grateful to Gist staff, who were quick to help me with a question I had about the pattern, which turned out to need some adjustment. (All good now!) One issue that arose for me (and maybe for all double width patterns?) was that the bottom layer got looser and looser as I advanced the warp, because it traveled a shorter distance than the top layer. I solved this by inserting two sturdy pieces of rounded wood over the two bottom layer warps, and tying them to the back beam to press them down and add tension. I'd love to know how others deal with this. I started to worry I'd run out of yarn, but I had a good amount left over. As Rachel says in the pattern, "slow and steady wins the race;" this isn't a quick and easy project, but it's well worth the time and effort.
TBH this is not a double weave for a beginner, but it’s going to be a beautiful blanket. The yarn is exquisitely soft and I'm looking forward to covering myself with this blanket while reading a good book.
