JJ wanted me to use a new-to-me yarn for one of her wefts: an organic cotton/hemp blend. After I got the warp tied to the front apron I spread it and checked for any threading errors (none – yay!) with 3 rows of hearts with scrap tencel. Then I wove 5 hearts with the hemp.
THEN I checked my little list tape to the loom. Uh oh! This wrap is supposed to be woven with an alternate treadling! I unwove 3 of those hearts, deciding to leave the other 2 in place. Then I started doing the correct treadling.
On the left side of the warp the pattern shows well. On the right side, I love the way the texture takes center stage. I hope that texture still shows after the wrap is off the loom and wet finished.
I had tons of things taking me away from weaving today: a few hours of computer work, time in the garden, and grocery shopping. But I did manage to meet my goal of getting half of this wrap woven today, since it’s relatively short. I WILL finish weaving this wrap today, then start on #2.
Wow, this looks and sounds so pretty! I found your website just now when I was looking for info on handweaving a baby wrap. Is it possible to make one on a rigid heddle, or does it require more like a floor loom? I do small loom weaving and have been looking to grow onto something bigger. Thank you!
Thanks for your compliment, Umm. Is it possible to weave a baby wrap on a rigid heddle loom? I guess anything’s possible. It would be a challenge as baby wraps are much wider than most RH looms – you’d need a weaving width of 30″ or more. It could also be a challenge to beat firmly enough. I know I can’t beat as firmly on my RH as I can on my floor looms, or even on some multi-harness table looms. Then again, people have been weaving strong fabrics on much simpler looms than even RHs for centuries, so I’m sure it can be done. Good luck!