Weave Along starting October 3rd
Samples and swatches are my library. Pictures just don’t reveal the texture, drape, possibilities or problems of a yarn or weave pattern. Would any of you dear readers care to join me in a WAL of textured patterns? My idea is to work through the Weave-It, Loomette and Bucilla 4×4 weave patterns, one per week until they (or we) are exhausted. The patterns are already available on the other website as free PDF downloads, but I may repeat them here in text and/or graphics.
Patterns will be suitable for a 4×4 Weave-It, Weavette, Jiffy Loom, or Loomette. Bucilla Looms will also work, but be aware that they have an extra row. (Patterns could also be worked on a 4×6 Weavette with either a continuation of an allover pattern or a return to plain weave on the additional length.) I know that Weavette 4×4 looms are currently unavailable, but most of you reading this already have them. The new ones will supposedly be available again sometime this fall. In the meantime, haunt ebay for an old loom!
Sign up through Comments (along with your link) if you want to formalize your participation on a sign-up list, which I’ll post by the end of the week. Official kick-off will be October 3rd, with subsequent weekly WAL postings on Wednesdays. I’ll tell you a week in advance what the next pattern will be in case you over-achievers want to do it ahead of time.
This sounds great! I’d love to participate. I have been meaning to try some of the textured patterns…
I’m game. I’m not terribly skilled, but I’m trainable. Give me an easy one!
Count me in too! WHOO!
I am so addicted to plain weave, that maybe this will get me to branch out. So, yeah, I’m game!
Oooh! I’d love to join! I just found your site this past week, and now I’m stalking the wee looms on eBay.
I go along with you too. I like the plain weave alot. So this will be a challenge. It will also get me to try some patterns that I have been reluctant to try.
This should be really fun.
Count me in. I’ve never done a WAL before but it sounds like fun!
I’d love to give it a go. I’m in the process of making a 4×4 loom so hopefully I’ll have that done in time!
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I’d love to join this, too.
Yes, please - I’d love to participate.
What a good idea - I have a 4″ as well as a 2″ vintage Weave-it that could use the workout.
Briana
The Garden Party
http://resistance-is-fertile.blogspot.com
OK - (she says hoping like hell she can find a 4×4 by October 3rd). It sounds like a blast and I can’t wait to try some new textured patterns!!
I have been able to find only a 2×2 and a 4×6, but I will do what I can. Looking forward to it.
I just picked up my loom again after a long absence. This will help me explore the possibilities. Should be fun!
Sounds like fun! I need some inspiration for using up my stash!
I love the crafting community. As luck would have it I found a little loometter at the thrift shop today. This is a great opportunity to try this out and put together a pattern catalog. I’m in!
Count me in! Just remind me of what to do and when to do it so that I know what’s going on. So many other crafts going on as well!
Tell Chel hello for me…I’ve been missing that girl!
RM
What perfect timing, I just got 3 different sizes of Weavettes. I would love to participate in the Square Deal WAL.
It is time for a new adventure! I can’t wait to try something other than plain weave.
I just found your site. This sounds like fun. I’d like to participate but I have no way to post pictures. I have a 4×4 Weave-it loom.
If you can get your photos to your computer, you can post them on your free Flickr account and then to the Flickr Weavette Group. I hope everyone will do that, even if they have their own website. It would be great to have the photos all collected in one spot. The link to that group is on the sidebar.
This Weave Along is great! I just have one Weavette (4″), but have been wanting the 2″ and a 2 by 6. I’m sure this group will be helpful to me, as a plain weave is all I have done on the Weavette. They are such lovely little looms! Thanks much for doing this. Nancy A
Please count me in for the WAL. I’ve got my 4×4 Weavette ready and waiting. I’ve tried a few non plain weave squares but have been confused by the notation in booke for the weaves like W11 O3 U1 etc. I know that O means over and U means under but can’t seem to make the W (which I presume is OU or UO) work out for the number of nails in a row of weaving. I’m sure that is as clear as mud.
I’ll try to keep up, but no guarantees. It sure sounds like fun though - I love these little looms but rarely use them (I have a ‘fear of joining’ LOL).
“Joining” doesn’t obligate anyone to anything. But it does let me post your link (if you have one) so that others can view your weaving, And it’s more fun to be part of a group, yes?
A group keeps me on track better, but I’ll veer off the rails from time to time. But this WAL is very appealing to me, so hopefully I’ll do better than usual.
I’m game! I have been collecting these little looms for the pass 3 years.
This is great!! Just got myself a new 4×4 after years of not having one. I am game!
I’m in… I just got a weave-it, and although I’m having needle “issues” (as in: I need one), I’d love to learn. Just made my first square last night, and I can see how this can be addictive!
I’m excited about the weave along! See you in the yarn basket!
Please count me in. I am still looking for a loom but I’ll join in as soon as possible. Stacey sent me over here.
Better late than never…
I just ordered new needles for my weave-it…too many kids and dogs leads to many lost things around here! As soon as the needles come in I will be catching up.
Hey! is it too late to join up? pics of my windowpanes will be on my blog shortly. Thanks! dan
Just found this, again, and want to particapate.
I’m a bit behind but still want to partake.
Well, i’m starting late, i’m very busy and although i’ve seen these little looms in the shops i haven’t bought one yet. Oh well at least i can watch what everyone else does!
Yes, I would like to participate. Sounds great!
OK, so, everyone else joined way back when … but, it seems I am committed … even tried to weave while walking the dog this morning (didn’t work!). So, please sign me up
Thanks!