So the finishing was trickier, involving a fine crochet hook, and care and patience and that.
This is learning in progress, not very impressive, at least I don't think so. Maybe I shouldn't say that..
Anyway, this was a morning's work. Along with a couple of other covers.
Now I see "drawn warp". I can't remember what I called it back in the day I used it, once or twice. Terribly tedious on a five hundred thread warp! Just saying. I used it for table runners and that ilk. Not many.
ReplyDeleteYes, there's a limit to how useful it is. But for tapestry purposes it beats the other four selvedge methods, involving jigs, supplementary warps and all that. I much prefer it.
ReplyDeleteOh, an intriguing envelope arrived here today, thank you. Now waiting with other materials for paper making.
I like the texture of the weaving for a knee length jacket.
ReplyDeleteNow that's an interesting idea.
ReplyDeleteis that your coffee filter paper thread?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's the stuff in action. After I bind these covers, I'll be spinning more of it.
DeleteInteresting to see the finishing technique up close and the use of the crochet hook (and patience!).
ReplyDeleteI have a few of those very fine hooks that people used for those really fine threads. They're good for various other uses as you see. Including beaded knitting where you can mount the beads at will on the knitting needle using the fine hook.
ReplyDeleteMy maternal grandmother made both knitted lace and fine crochet and I was lucky enough to inherit her crochet hook collection. Don't know whatever happened to her knitting needles though.
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