Loopy Scarf – part two
So, I finished weaving the loopy scarf (see previous post). Here it is off the loom ….
And then washed it by hand.
Washed it again in the washing machine to full/felt it and here it is at this point…
Not sure if I will wash it further – it is not felted, but the spaces between the warp threads have almost disappeared.
One of my hopes was to show off the handspun yarn, I think it accomplished that. I also wanted to play with wool and felting – hmmm….might have to go a step further.
Some measurements:
Width in reed: 6.5 inches
Width after weaving: 6 inches (plus loops!)
Length off the loom: 80 inches (plus fringe)
Current Width: 4.5 inches Length: 74 inches (plus fringe)
Any thoughts?
Happy Weaving,
Terri
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When you washed it by hand, what temperature was the water? Maybe to get it more felted, you could agitate it in hot hot water or even throw it in the washer for a cycle…I do think it is beautiful off the loom, though!
I washed the scarf by hand in hot water and then put it into cold to shock it. Dried it a bit to see if I liked the look. Then I did part of a cycle in the machine for the next round – but didn’t want to leave it too long. I may throw it in again, not sure yet.
Glad you like it!
Happy Weaving,
Terri
The “Loopy” is a definite show piece scarf. You don’t need any other accessories
with it. It looks stunning with your blue blouse! I particularly like the looped version
of wearing it.
Ellen
Thanks Ellen! Funny how the blue that I wove with matches the blue of my blouse. Co-incidence? I think not 🙂
The loops do stand out – which is what I was hoping for!
Happy Weaving,
Terri
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Again, you are an inspiration! I have become quite the fan of dangling weft yarns but I would have never thought of this! And it is beautiful, I also love that you stuck to the two colors to set off the pattern and technique.hank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much Pam! It was fun to watch the scarf and play with the two yarns – I wasn’t sure how it would turn out after washing, but just had this idea in my head.
Happy Weaving,
Terri
Hi Terri. I learned something from your sequential photos of the scarf being felted – it changes from decorative to functional, in a way. Not quite what I mean but that is close. Seems you have sculpted the intent somehow. Hmmm. I think it is fine as is and stunning. I do wonder what would happen if you rolled it in a bamboo mat or bubble wrap and soaked it in boiling water and then rolled it back and forth. I’ve watched Ryan do this at KBN and am impressed with that method of felting which I have not yet tried.
Hi Karen. Thanks for the idea of the bubble wrap – that could work well. I’m still debated whether I will felt it further. Right now it is very scarf-like and wearable – if I felt it further, I’m sure it will become much stiffer – not a bad thing – but no longer a scarf I think. Hmmm…..
Happy Weaving,
Terri