I am embarking on a bead leno project. This is a technique that allows you to use the loom to perform a design that normally is considered "hand manipulated". By putting groups of warp threads through a "bead" (actually a short length of drinking straw), you can use the loom to recreate this technique just by treadling. Once set up this is a much faster way to achieve this design.
This is going to be a summer shawl. I've wanted to try this technique, but the opportunity just presented itself to try this. I joined a knitting group. The purpose of the group is to get together to knit and to create shawls and lap blankets for people who are facing a life challenge - personal illness, family member's illness or death. I knit a little, but would much rather weave. Since the weather is turning warmer, a nice lacy shawl would be better than something warm and woolly.
This is going to be a summer shawl. I've wanted to try this technique, but the opportunity just presented itself to try this. I joined a knitting group. The purpose of the group is to get together to knit and to create shawls and lap blankets for people who are facing a life challenge - personal illness, family member's illness or death. I knit a little, but would much rather weave. Since the weather is turning warmer, a nice lacy shawl would be better than something warm and woolly.
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