Monthly Archives: April 2012

Contemplating a first attempt at weaving linen.

April 4, 2012

Since I have to wait for the wool for the Rus kaftan cloth project to be shipped from across the country, I’m considering putting a smaller project on the loom in the meantime. Few years ago, when I first got into weaving, I bought a linen towel kit from an online vendor. My thinking then, was that a kit, with complete instructions, would be a gentle way to be introduced to weaving with linen. I…

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New project – wool diamond twill cloth for Rus Kaftan

April 3, 2012
New project – wool diamond twill cloth for Rus Kaftan

Now that the big road trip is over, its time to get a new warp on the loom.  My next big project is going to be cloth for a Rus Kaftan for my husband. The yarn I’ve chosen is Jaggerspun Maine Line 2/20 worsted wool.  I’ve ordered three pounds each of two colors – Sable, a warm, rich medium brown and Bittersweet, which is a dark rusty red.  I’m hoping to have a bit of…

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