Weaving Technique Series I - Loop Pile

Loop pile is an easy way to create texture in your weaving. It is worked on an open shed and has a plain weave background that holds everything together.

Materials and Supplies needed: Rigid heddle loom, minimum 7” weaving width • 8 dent reed • 2 shuttles • 1 pick-up stick • The Weaver's Idea Book by Jane Patrick • Needle/darning needle • Safety pins/paper for measuring • Tape measure • Scissors - Yarns 2 skeins - 1 must be contrast: Berocco Modern Cotton;  Cascade Ultra Pima; or Tahki Stacy Charles Cotton Classic

There is HOMEWORK for this class - Homework MUST BE DONE before class! Warp for 71", 6 inches in reed (48 ends); Weave “junk” header; Weave 1” in weft yarn and then hemstitch. There is HOMEWORK for this class - Homework MUST BE DONE before class! Warp for 71", 6 inches in reed (48 ends); Weave “junk” header; Weave 1” in weft yarn and then hemstitch.  71" warp will be enough for all of the classes, providing you do not remove your work from the loom and re-tie between classes.  If you choose to weave a longer section for each class, you will need to account for additional yarn for warp and weft.  Additionally, if you are not taking all five (5) classes, you may not need as much warp, depending of the length of your weaving.  Call the shop if you have any questions.