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Weaving: Novelty Weaved Scarf
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Novelty Weaved Scarf

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Category: Weaving

Type of item: Accessory

For: Girls

Style: Funky, Cute, Whimsical

Materials

Novelty fibers, embroidery floss

What was your inspiration?

I have a very large collection of fun novelty fibers and thought it would be loads of fun to try them out on a weaved scarf. I use the novelty fibers for the warp and embroidery floss for the weft. I wanted something light weight and really wanted to show off all the pretty fibers.

What are you most proud of?

It turned out so much prettier than I though!! I might make another one with blues and greens!! I have sooooooo much fiber! I could make about 10 more of these! I'm so glad I made a small dent in my stash and have something so pretty to show for it!

 

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pika on craftsy.com
pika
May 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I'm almost ready to try this. When you say you split the floss into 2 pieces do you mean, two strands? thanks.
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
May 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes that's right.
pika on craftsy.com
pika
Apr 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
So beautiful. I was planning on making my 3rd project using my novelty yarns as the weft but now it'll be the warp. Did you use one color embroidery floss throughout?
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Apr 28, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes I did use one color throughout the entire scarf.
Uchi on craftsy.com
Uchi
Apr 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This scarf is the reason I finally bought a loom instead of just dreaming about it. I hope that one day I can make something as beautiful.
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Apr 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much!
Kitts on craftsy.com
Kitts
Sep 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your scarf is very lovely! What a wonderful way to use all those fun fibers!
blbogle on craftsy.com
blbogle
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Where do I find the instructions for this scarf/shawl? I am planning to create the same type of scarf and would like to read these instructions. What dent reed was used. How wide was this scarf, etc.
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Sep 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
This was something I improvised myself and there are no formal instructions for it. I used a 10 dent and it's about 12 inches wide. I used novelty fibers for the warp and embroidery floss for the weft and just had fun with it. I plan on making another soon and will take pictures of everything and write down my whole procedure so that everyone can see it.
MarcyLK on craftsy.com
MarcyLK
Aug 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
In reading below, how did you use the bamboo skewer?
MarcyLK on craftsy.com
MarcyLK
Aug 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is absolutely beautiful!! I haven't received my loom yet, but can't hardly stand it. I am so ready to start learning how to weave, it just looks like so much fun. Interestingly enough, I actually had thought about embroidery floss and wondered if it would work. Guess it does. And yes if you make another, please post pictures. Thank you for this lovely inspiration!!!
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rrakocy
Aug 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I just love this scarf. Maybe someday I can make something this yummy!
Paique on craftsy.com
Paique
Aug 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That is yummy looking!
Paique on craftsy.com
Paique
Aug 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Sorry about the double posting! I have that yarn and a ton of embroidery yarn since I do counted cross-stitch! My fingers are itching now! All I have to do is take this class so I can do it! :-)
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Paique
Aug 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That is yummy looking!
Newfiejudy on craftsy.com
Newfiejudy
Aug 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What type of loom do you have?
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Aug 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I use an Ashford 24in rigid heddle loom.
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Aug 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I use an Ashford 24in rigid heddle loom.
Newfiejudy on craftsy.com
Newfiejudy
Aug 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! love it
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Aug 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!!
Becky D. on craftsy.com
Becky D.
Aug 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! What loom did you use?
Taino on craftsy.com
Taino
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How did you leave a lot of space between the fibers to make it light and airy? Did you skip spaces when warping your loom??
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Aug 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I thought about skipping spaces with a size 12 dent but decided on the 10 and there was plenty of space between the fibers. I used a bamboo skewer to keep the spacing between the weft fibers even. It really made a difference in how light the finished fabric is. It's light as air.
Taino on craftsy.com
Taino
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Love your stash!! :-)
Tealstardust on craftsy.com
Tealstardust
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful! what dent was your heddle? If you make another one, please take a picture of the warp and post it. I would like to see this one a loom. I am having a hard time picturing the fun yarn as the warp and the weft being embroidery floss. How much of that did you use?
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I used a size 10 dpi dent. I used quite a lot of floss but there's a lot of space between the fibers to make it lighter and airy. I also split the floss into 2 pieces per. I used about 1.5 oz of floss total and about 1 oz of novelty yarn total. The next time I make one I'll make sure to take more pics while I'm weaving it and post them so you can see!
Angela Tong on craftsy.com
Angela Tong
Craftsy Instructor
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so beautiful! It looks so light and airy.
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Angela!!

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