Riddle
me this, what is both geometric and curvy, cozy and elegant, fuzzy and silky,
can be woven on a mid-size loom, but isn’t a towel, scarf or shawl? The Op Art
Bend Runner from Valley Yarns! Weave this striking piece as a graceful runner for
the end of your bed, or wear it as a shawl—it will be a standout either way!
Equipment:
8-shaft
loom at least 36” wide, 12 dent reed, 2 shuttles, 4 bobbins. Draft uses a skeleton tie up, be sure your loom allows for use of 2 treadles at once.
Warp
Yarn: Valley
Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 1736 yds/½ lb. cone)
1408 yards shown in Black
848 yards shown in Grey Teal
848 yards shown in Spring Green
288 yards shown in French Blue
Weft
Yarn: Valley
Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 1736 yds/½ lb. cone)
952 yards shown in Black
730
yards shown in Grey Teal
518 yards shown in Spring Green
304 yards shown in French Blue
Warp Length: 4 yards of 848 ends
Sett: 24 epi (2/dent in a
12–dent
Finished Dimensions: 82½” wide and 31½” long
Weave Structure: Deflected double weave
