Explore the possibilities of Deflected Doubleweave with Valley Yarns Diamonds & Roses Shawl in Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk! With fairly easy treadling, this draft is a joy to weave on the loom—all while producing a gorgeous final piece with beautiful, intricate motifs.
Equipment: 8-shaft loom with a 26” minimum weaving width, 1 shuttle, 1 bobbin
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 1736 yds/½ lb. cone)
1106 yards shown in Lilac
119 yards shown in Eggplant
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 1736 yds/½ lb. cone)
1368 yards shown in Eggplant
Warp Length: 3½ yards of 350 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
Sett: 15 epi (1-2 in a 10-dent reed), 18 ppi
Finished Dimensions: 20¾” wide and 79” long, excluding fringe
Weave Structure: Deflected Doubleweave
Note: The yarn requirements are 1 cone each of Lilac and Eggplant, and if you wish to purchase the WIF format instead, please select it from the Related Products.
