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Droppdräll Towel by Arianna Funk
The Droppdräll Towel by Arianna Funk was originally published in January 2019. This version has been adapted to be woven with our Mallo Cotton Slub yarn. Droppdräll is the Swedish term for Bronson Lace, applied here to create a whole lot of texture!
Halvdräll Towels by Arianna Funk
A trio of cotton and linen towels woven in a simplified overshot pattern known as Halvdräll.
Gosling Pillows by Arianna Funk
A set of rya pillows woven in the Scandinavian way, making rows of knots on a plain weave base.
Droppdräll Towel by Arianna Funk
In correlation with this week's podcast episode, we are excited to collaborate with Arianna Funk to share this beautiful project of her design using our 8/3 Unmercerized Italian Cotton Weaving Yarn.
Rep Weave Trivets by Arianna E. Funk
The Viken Trivets showcase the vibrant blocks of color you can achieve with rep weave. Viken means ‘the inlet’ or ‘the cove’ in Swedish, a sheltered spot on the coast. The design is an abstract sun glowing just below the horizon, the view from our small boats after weathering the storm. The slubbiness of Mallo offers subtle texture and glimpses of the weft.
Gosling Pillows Weave-Along with Arianna E. Funk
Follow along with Arianna Funk as she weaves the Gosling Pillows and shares some insight into the Swedish way of dressing the loom.
In the Studio with Arianna Funk
Get a behind-the-scenes look into Arianna Funk's weaving studio.
Episode 48: Weave of the Month Club with Arianna Funk
Arianna is a handweaver in Stockholm, and the founder of Weave of the Month Club, a subscription service to liven up the world of weaving drafts.
Weaving Inspiration from our Instagram Community
It brings us so much joy to see all of the projects shared under the #gistyarn hashtag on Instagram. Today we are featuring three projects that caught our eye recently, each incorporating Mallo.
Weaving Techniques
There are many types of weaving techniques that can be used to create different fabrics on multi-shaft and rigid heddle looms. This post has descriptions and photos of some of the most popular techniques.
Weave Structures: Overshot
Overshot textiles have a distinctive construction made up of both a plain weave and pattern layer. Requiring two shuttles and at least four shafts, overshot textiles are built using two passes: one weaves a tabby layer and the other weaves the pattern layer, which overshoots or floats, above.
How to Buy a Used Loom - Part Two
This article is the second of a two-part series on how to buy used weaving looms. To get a few different perspectives on this, three friends are sharing what they look for in a loom and some of the helpful things they’ve learned along the way.
5 Myths That Intimidate New Weavers
Whether you’ve never woven anything before, or you have a few (or more!) projects under your belt, it’s likely that you’ve come across some of these common misconceptions or myths about weaving. We’re here to set the record straight.
Overshot Rigid Heddle Towels
A set of cotton and linen towels woven with Mallo Cotton Slub and Duet Cotton/Linen. This rigid heddle pattern uses a pick-up stick and a supplementary weft to create weft floats inspired by the Halvdräll Towels (a 4-shaft pattern) by Arianna Funk.
Weave Structures: Monk's Belt, Crackle Weave, Summer and Winter, Halvdräll
Learn the basics of Monk's Belt, Crackle Weave, Summer and Winter, and Halvdräll. Like overshot, these patterns have a tabby ground and a pattern weft, but the threading and tie-up differ from overshot, and each produces a unique effect.
Organizing Your Weaving Studio for the New Year
Amanda shares her process and advice for organizing your weaving studio and tuning-up your loom.
How to Sew an Envelope Pillow Cover with Handwoven Fabric
Pillow covers are a wonderful way to showcase unique handwoven fabrics, and they make excellent gifts as well. In this article, Amanda Rataj will demonstrate how to easily make an envelope style pillow cover with handwoven fabric.
Color-Blending for Rya
Rya, a Swedish hand-knotted pile-technique with a long "shag" and fewer knots per inch, is an exciting technique with room for ample exploration. In this blog post, Miriam Parker provides suggestions for color-blending when weaving Rya using Gist's Array and Mallo yarns.
How to Read a Weaving Draft
Learn how to read a weaving draft with this in-depth look at each of the key components: threading, tie-up, treadling, and drawdown. This information can be applied to both rising and sinking shed looms.
Episode 131: Letters from Our Community
Our team put together a really special episode for you to ring out this year, sharing some of our favorite customer stories that came into our email inbox this year.