Valley Yarns #107 Clasped Weft Scarf

Valley Yarns Clasped Weft Scarf

What is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Clasped Weft Scarf is an elegant woven scarf designed by Debbie Hess that showcases the clasped weft weaving technique. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished scarf measuring 6 inches wide by 72 inches long, featuring geometric striped patterns in two complementary colors that highlight the natural drape and lustrous sheen of bamboo yarn.

Weaving Techniques

Clasped Weft is the primary technique featured in this pattern. This weaving method allows crafters to easily and quickly incorporate two colors into the weft (the horizontal yarns) without the complexity of traditional multi-color weaving. The clasped weft technique creates elegant geometric lines and opens the door to numerous creative color variations and pattern possibilities. This technique is particularly well-suited to rigid heddle weaving, making it accessible to weavers of various skill levels.

The pattern uses striped design as its visual structure, with the two-color clasped weft technique creating distinct geometric patterns that are further enhanced by the exceptional drape and shine of the bamboo yarn.

Stitches and Weaving Structure

The scarf is woven on a 10-inch rigid heddle loom using a 10-dent heddle (meaning 10 threads per inch). The warp is set at 10 epi (ends per inch), with a reed width of 7.25 inches. All warp threads are doubled, creating a sturdy foundation for the clasped weft work. The pattern includes specific marking points at the center of the warp and at the centers of each color section to guide proper clasped weft placement during weaving.

Materials: Yarn and Equipment

This pattern calls for Valley Yarns 5/2 Bamboo yarn, which is 100% bamboo made from rayon. The yarn is valued for its incredible drape, lustrous shine, and smooth texture. The scarf requires two colors: Grey Blue (365 yards) and Mineral Green (365 yards). Valley Yarns 5/2 Bamboo is spun at a yardage of 2100 yards per pound, making it a medium-weight yarn suitable for creating fabric with excellent flow and elegant drape.

The required equipment includes a 10-inch rigid heddle loom, a 10-dent heddle, and one shuttle for weaving. The warp length is 105 inches, with adequate length left for fringe at the finished edges.

Pattern Details

• Finished dimensions: 6 inches wide by 72 inches long
• Warp setup: 36 doubled ends of Grey Blue followed by 36 doubled ends of Mineral Green
• Sett: 10 epi (ends per inch)
• Reed width: 7.25 inches
• Total warp length: 105 inches

The pattern includes detailed warping instructions for both direct peg warping and warping board methods, allowing weavers to choose their preferred approach. Specific guidance is provided for marking clasping points and managing the two-color weft throughout the weaving process.