Linda’s Bambu/Zephyr Scarf Kit

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Weave structure: 2 Block Turned Twill
Material: 12 Gauge Bambu and Zepher Wool/Silk
Each kit makes: 2 Scarves

Loom requirements:

• Shafts: 8
• Reed: 8 or 12 dent

Each kit includes:

• Weaving instructions (including draft)
• 1 cone each of 12 Gauge Bambu in Sweet Corn & Black for the warp
• 1 cone of Zephyr Wool/Silk in Steel for the weft of one scarf and
• 1 cone of Zephyr Wool/Silk in Suede for the other

Linda Knowles from Vancouver took a pattern from a scarf woven by Kate McKibbon (that was on display in the studio).  She changed the block pattern just a smidge and interpreted it with 2 different yarns.  This scarf is woven with a 12 gauge Bambu warp and a Zephyr weft.  So beautifully done!  It has a lovely hand and drape.

When you have a beautiful block profile you can interpret it in many different yarns to achieve completely different fabrics.  Linda then took this profile and wove it in 2/8 cotton and cotton boucle to create beautifully absorbent kitchen towels.