Swedish Bathmat

Looks like things are moving right along. I should have this 'puppy' up and running in a few days. I am using 8/16 Heavy Cotton.

It is the kind of project that I may take my time on. But I do hope I finish it faster than that last scarf. But I think I learned a lot about single-two tie, so it was worth it.

Bronson Lace or Swedish Lace?

I think I have had this problem before between these two names. Bronson lace vs. Swedish lace!!

The kit I have is for the Lickety-Split Bathmat. (Yarn Barn-KS). The yarn is 16/8 Heavy Cotton. After some research, I found this draft information in New Key To Weaving by Mary Black:

The kit's draft is presented like the bottom example but tells me it is Bronson Lace. Mary Black says in her book on page 317:"Actually, there is so little difference between the finished appearance of Swedish lace and Bronson lace that weavers are at a loss to differentiate them."

Since, according to Mary, I am threading the loom to Swedish lace, I will call it that in my head. I might even call it that when I get it woven off and have it laying on the bathroom floor.

New Project - A Kit

I found a "kit" that I had purchased a while back and thought I would give it a go. Of course, right of the bat it told me to measure a 1.75 yard warp and not a 2 yard warp or I wouldn't have enough yarn. Who ever does a 1.75 yard warp? So I found some same size, different color, in my stash and wound the required 159 ends.

The next thing I did was enter the draft into my weaving software so I would know how many heddles I needed on which shaft. I found out that I need two more threads than the kit calls for. Humm.

It's called a "Bronson Lace" draft. Well, as you know I will have to research that and see if it really is "Bronson Lace" or not. But for now, here is through the reed.

Finished S2T Scarf!

I have cut the warp! Now to tied the fringe.



This shows the "summer and winter-ness" of the two sides.

We Be Done

At the 29 inch mark. The tension is starting to rev up.

At the 37 inch mark. You can hear a pin drop from across the room.

Ta Da! We be done!!!!

S2T almost done

Do you see? Do you see? Yes, I am nearing the knots on the back!!!  I don't usually take this long to finish a project. So far, I don't think there are any errors. But will know for sure after I weave the next few inches so I can get if off the loom and see.

This is my single two-tie woven on opposites without tabby Pink/Pink scarf.

Another Wrap

I found another photo that I think would make a great color study. Once I got to looking at this, I realized there are 'gobs' of different colors. I mean-I didn't even go to the red or green zones! Just check out the roof on this birdfeeder. Now that I look again, I see lots of greens.

 

 

Here is a wrap I came up with.