This blanket is woven in plain weave, the simplest of woven structures. It utilizes DOUBLE WEAVE and COLOUR AND WEAVE for an engaging weave and fascinating blanket.

DOUBLE WIDTH Double width falls under the umbrella of double weave, a structure that produces two layers of cloth on one warp. To achieve double width, the layers are separated on one selvedge and joined on the other. This creates one piece of cloth that when taken off the loom, unfolds to double the width of what it is on the loom.

COLOUR AND WEAVE creates pattern by varying colour in the warp and weft. This blanket’s warp is threaded in four patterns while the weft is treadled in six variations. The resulting blanket creates twenty one different patterns, each carefully placed for an overall balanced design.

COHEN This bold blanket’s design inspiration stems from the beloved Canadian poet and musician Leonard Cohen. Like Cohen’s art, a simple structure is taken to it’s extremities to create an object that invites wonder and examination of its complexities

The instructions in this booklet will set you up for weaving one blanket.

Finished Dimensions approximately 45 × 65” after wet finishing.

LEVEL : Intermediate to Difficult. This project is rated intermediate as the warp has some irregular threading patterns. Weaving the blanket involves weaving two different layers and using two shuttles.

Tools Needed (not included) - Four shaft jack loom with four treadles, 30” weaving width, 6 dent reed, two shuttles, fringe twister, large darning needle, brush

Included in Kit:

Fibre - Briggs and Little HERITAGE: Dark Grey x 6 and Washed White x 5 skeins, this enough for ONE blanket.

Printed Instructions - 8 page 8.5 x 11” instructional booklet to guide you step by step through the process of weaving. The booklet includes a weaving draft, as well as numbered written instructions. There is a handy reference charts for weaving in tail ends, tips and tricks for success, as well as detailed instructions for wet finishing with a top loading washing machine. While there is a complete draft with warp design information, booklet does not cover how to wind a warp or how to dress a loom.