Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Designer: | Joanne Wood Peters, woven by Brenda Parrella |
| Craft: | Weaving |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Finished Size: | 8 ¼” x 64 1/2” |
| Techniques and Construction: | Stripes |
| Pattern Code: | 272 |
Product Description
Our 8/2 Tencel shines in this advancing twill scarf, lending an iridescent quality to the silky fabric. Weave this autumnal color scheme, or change it up for a different seasonal look. Cornflowers in Autumn, Winter, Spring, or Summer - the choice is yours!
Equipment: 6-shaft loom at least 12” wide, 1 shuttle, 1 bobbin
Warp Yarn: 669 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel (100% Lyocell, 3360 yds/lb, sold on ~1 lb cones), shown in Red Clay
Weft Yarn: 521 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel (100% Lyocell, 3360 yds/lb, sold on ~1 lb cones), shown in Whipple Blue
Warp Length: 3 yards of 223 ends, includes 2 floating selvedges
Sett: 24 epi (2 per dent in a 12-dent reed), 25 ppi
Width in reed: 9.3”
Finished Dimensions: 8 ¼” x 64 1/2” (excluding fringe).
Weave Structure: Advancing Twill
Valley Yarns Cornflowers in Autumn Scarf
What Is Being Made
The Cornflowers in Autumn Scarf is a woven textile accessory designed by Joanne Wood Peters and woven by Brenda Parrella. This finished scarf measures 8 ¼ inches wide by 64 ½ inches long (excluding fringe), making it a substantial wearable piece that combines visual depth with practical dimensions. The design draws inspiration from the appearance of cornflower fields, reimagined with color palettes that evoke autumn foliage rather than traditional spring blooms.
Weave Structure and Techniques
This scarf is constructed using an advancing twill weave structure, a technique that creates diagonal lines and visual movement across the fabric. The advancing twill is a sophisticated weaving method that produces dynamic pattern shifts as the threading sequence progresses. The design employs a striped pattern created through the interplay of two distinct yarn colors in the warp and weft, allowing the twill structure to interact with color changes to produce the cornflower-inspired aesthetic. The weaver uses hemstitching in groups of 4 ends as a finishing technique to secure and define the edges of the woven structure.
Equipment and Loom Requirements
This project requires a 6-shaft loom that is at least 12 inches wide, equipped with 1 shuttle and 1 bobbin for weaving. The loom is dressed with a 12-dent reed, and the warp is threaded according to a specific threading draft that includes floating selvedges for clean edges. The warp length is 3 yards of 223 ends total, centered to achieve a weaving width of 9.3 inches in the reed.
Yarns and Materials
Both the warp and weft yarns are Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel, a fine weight yarn composed of 100% Lyocell fiber. This yarn is available at approximately 3360 yards per pound and is sold on 1-pound cones. The warp yarn is Red Clay, requiring 669 yards for this project. The weft yarn is Whipple Blue, requiring 521 yards. The combination of these two colorways creates the striped effect that, when interwoven with the advancing twill structure, produces the autumn-inspired visual appearance.
Sett and Density
The scarf is woven at a sett of 24 ends per inch (epi), achieved by placing 2 threads per dent in the 12-dent reed. The pick density is 25 picks per inch (ppi), creating a balanced and stable fabric structure. These specifications ensure proper interlocking of the warp and weft fibers while allowing the twill pattern and color combinations to display clearly.
Finishing Details
The finished scarf includes fringe created from the tied warp and scrap yarn used during the dressing process. Approximately 8 inches of warp is reserved for fringe at each end. The hemstitching technique is applied in groups of 4 ends to secure the edges and create a refined finish, with special attention given to adjusting the final group if necessary to maintain consistent bundle sizes.
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