Lets Weave!

So for this project we have to create a bag, which must include a woven panel. Therefore we had to produce a section of weaving samples ready for when we had to decide on the design for our bags.

I got the chance to learn new skills throughout this project, the first one being weaving on a peg loom. To do this we had to measure out 14 lengths of yarn at 30cm. We then threaded that through the holes in the pegs.  

To create the weave, you just have to weave the wool in between each peg . Once  at the top you tie the yarn together pull out the pegs, making the yarn into the warp of the weave. 

The final product. Although the peg loom is faster than the card board loom , I think the cardboard loom product does look better and I prefer it.

Having done something similar to cardboard looming before, it didn't come as a struggle to me and i found it quite easy and fast to do. The cardboard loom consists of a rectangular piece of cardboard with slits along the top and bottom. To make the warp, you wrap the yarn around the loom, with the yarn going into the slits, and secure with a bit of tape. 

Once a warp is created, you weave strands of wool into between the yarn,under-over, alternating the weave with each new strand.

The final product. I liked the outcome as it didn't lose shape like the peg loom seemed to do.

We also had a chance to produce weaving samples on a wooden loom. This was without doubt my favourite of all the weaving styles. I really like the texture and it feels more hard wearing than the other techniques, which would be better for a bag. It was also much faster than the other techniques.

Weaving sample from a wooden loom using different coloured wool and yarns.