Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Weaving pattern names

I think that even non-weavers know what a herringbone twill looks like, and maybe even Goose-eye twill.  Bluejeans are such common attire that the Jean pattern is well know.  Overshot patterns have names that might be known:  Wheel and Rose, Whig Rose, Snail's Trail and Cat's Paw.  Some of the overshot patterns are really weave structures - I just love the names.

I've been weaving Huck scarves recently for an order, and I realized Huck patterns don't seem to have names.  To remedy this anonymity, I've started naming some patterns.

One pattern I call Venus' Mirror - it's the aqua image. 
Venus' Mirror



Another is Greek Cross - it's the natural/white image. 

Greek Cross






 


Lauren in her wedding shawl









Know of names for Huck Weave patterns?  I'd love to learn the names and maybe even the tie-up and treadling.  Or maybe others will start using these names and add others as they find them.  Think of the possibilities!

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