2/10 Merino/Tencel has such a soft hand and wonderful drape that it’s a natural for a woven shawl. The plaited twill pattern looks great in two contrasting colors that set each other off to great effect. Beads in the twisted fringe add a bit of sparkle.
Equipment: 8 shaft loom with weaving width at least 26”, 1 shuttle
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino Tencel (50% Merino Wool 50% Tencel, 2800 yds/lb; 1540 yds/cone) Ocean Blue - 1616 yds
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino Tencel (50% Merino Wool 50% Tencel, 2800 yds/lb; 1540 yds/cone) Whipple Blue - 900yds
Warp Length: 4 yds
Sett: 16 epi
Finished Dimensions: 22” wide and 72” long plus fringe
Weave Structure: Twill
This draft was updated 02/13/2012. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
