Plain weave weaving draft
Tabby on 2 shafts, over one and under one: dark warp and light weft. 2 shafts and 2 treadles; the pattern repeats every 2 ends and 2 picks.
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Threading
The shaft each end goes on, from end 1; repeat it across the warp:
Ends 1–2: 1 2
Tie-up
- Treadle 1: shaft 1
- Treadle 2: shaft 2
Treadling
The treadle for each pick, from pick 1; repeat it for the length of the cloth:
Picks 1–2: 1 2
Colour order
Warp: all navy; repeat across the warp.
Weft: all cream; repeat up the cloth.
Use any two colours with good contrast in place of navy and cream: the effect comes from the order of the colours and the weave together. See the colours guide and how to read a drawdown.
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