The summer is dwindling and I haven’t been overly busy with projects, but this is one that has been on the back burner for a few months. Started in April ;-). Finally off the loom, and ready for its close-up.

This is from Carol Strickler’s A Weaver’s Book of 8 Shaft Patterns, #532 which is written for Summer and Winter. But, I am not a big fan of two shuttle weaves anymore, and this one as written requires more treadles than I am willing to retie. Converted to a turned draft, you only need one shuttle instead of two. However, if you don’t have a 16 harness loom the convenience factor dips a bit. This particular turned draft requires 14 shafts. I wove it on my Ashford 16 shaft table loom. Another reason it took so long!

I chose 8/2 rayon for the background warp and used up some handpainted 6/2 rayon for the pattern warp. I used the same 8/2 rayon for the weft. I love the 6/2 together with 8/2. It is just a bit thicker, making the pattern stand out just a bit more. If anyone has a source for 6/2 rayon I would be very interested. It is impossible to find.

I am looking to do another turned draft next. Rhythm Crackle as a turned draft seems like an interesting next project!