Krokbragd has one of those wonderfully unpronounceable Scandinavian names that immediately sounds more complicated than it really is. In reality, Krokbragd is built on a simple and repetitive structure—and that's precisely what makes it so beautiful. In part one of this two-part series, weaver Petra Marciniak uncovers the simple logic behind Krokbragd and explains the three building blocks that make every pattern possible. 

This article is part two in a series about Krokbragd—a traditional three-shaft weaving structure that has been used for centuries to weave colorful rugs and coverlets. In this installment, weaver Petra Marciniak moves from basic structure to pattern, exploring how to combine individual color columns to create shapes and motifs.

In a craft that tends to be very structured and rule-oriented, it can be wildly refreshing to play with patterns and see what other forms the weaver can create. In this blog post, Kate Koconis explores how she uses an Overshot weaving structure to create experimental, intuitive weavings.