I found this pattern somewhere on the internet and I loved the general shape of the motif, so different from the very angular shapes I’ve done lately. I put the original Crackle Weave draft up on the computer and made a few alterations both in the warp and the treadling to make it uniquely mine and I’m really happy with the results. This is the original draft.
I have a lovely stash of silk in my cupboard and as I was riffling through I found this lovely deep dark inky blue that totally captivated me for the warp. I paired it with 2/8 tencel in Greyed Teal for the weft. A match made in heaven I think.
To get three full motifs, I ended up pulling a warp of 200 ends for a slightly wider scarf at 8.3 inches in the reed. I sett the warp at 24 ends per inch.
When the light hits this web, it shimmers beautifully. On a side note, we have had the cloudiest spring I can remember here this year, so getting photos that really show off the shimmer and shine in my weaving has been difficult.
Here is the beauty shot of the scarf after being washed and quickly pressed, but to make my admittedly self imposed Monday deadline, the fringe has not yet been twisted.
And another photo of the scarf outside in the gloom against a grey house.....maybe not the best light, but needs must, and all that.
I have my fringe twizzling to look forward to today!
I have nurtured a cutting from my Brugmansia all winter and today I noticed it has decided to reward me with a blossom. I can’t wait to see it open, hopefully our temperatures will warm up enough that I can start putting her outside soon.
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