This is made with an acrylic yarn that is very soft. I put some lace work at each end. That inspired the next one I made. It is a pale green rayon that has lots of shine.
Here it is draped over the loom. I did the same lace type pattern along each long edge for this scarf. Here is a close up.
Doing this causes the plain weave to be looser. Thus the scarf is more like lace and is lighter.
That inspired the one I am now working on. This is also rayon and is in a lovely gold tone. The shimmer on this is gorgeous.
I did a two inch plain weave header at the beginning and will repeat it at the end for stability. The rest is worked in the lace pattern. It is a bit more work than the plain weave, but it is still quite meditative. Here is a close up.
It really looks like spun gold, don't you think? The color is actually called "Midas." I can imagine this with a dark turquoise or burgundy or even black dress. It would certainly accent those beautifully.
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12 comments:
Wow, Gene! I've never seen lace made on a loom. (Shows how ignorant I am about weaving, LOL!) Your work is beautiful!
That is stunning. And of course, you're taking it up to the next level. The gold one would be gorgeous as a shawl for an evening event like a Christmas party.
Absolutely Stunning!
Oh wow! These are beautiful! I'm knitting a lace scarf right now...looks like you have me beat 3 to 1! LOL!
Gorgeous! Especially like these that shimmer! I can't imagine how lacework is done on a loom, but I will research that for my own hand-loom weaving. However, it will not be posted on my blog until 2015 at least! LOL!
The scarves are really beautiful!
I didn't know you could do openwork patterns on a loom. They are beautiful.
I did not know that could be done on a loom either. Of course I should have known that you would not do just simple woven items. The lace pattern is just stunning! I am in awe. Really. The gold is really so very elegant.
These lacy scarves are wonderful, Gene! (And I am sure you figured that out all on your own......you creative devil!!!)
All three scarves are amazing. I think you are a born weaver.
Your work is beautiful! Love that gold, especially...you are so creative!
Great job Gene. This is definitely an heirloom piece that will be cherished thru many generations. I love it.
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