The bright joyful colours that were used in Fibonacci w/Gradation aka Parrot (S02E05) have leapt forward onto our shadow weave gamp in this episode. Shadow weave is a colour and weave technique that structurally bridges plain weave and twill. There are 2 methods of drafting Shadow Weave and in this episode we study the original system that Mary Atwater invented. It evolves out of twill which is why we are studying it first. We will look at the Powell method down the line when we get into Units, Blocks and Profiles.
Things we will learn:
- Technique of Atwater shadow weave applied to 4 harness twill shapes
- How to master the treadling easily
- How to circle our pairs
Level of Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Weave structure: 4 Shaft Twill
Material: 8/2 cotton
Each kit makes: 5 gamps and playtime
Loom requirements:
- Shafts: 4
- Reed: 12 dent
- Width in the reed: 17"
Each kit includes:
- Weaving instructions (including draft)
- 2 cones of 8/2 cotton- Black
- 1 cone of 8/2 cotton- Peacock
- 1 cone of 8/2 cotton- Fuchsia
- 1 cone of 8/2 cotton- Pale Orange
- 1 cone of 8/2 cotton- Apricot
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