Plain-weave inkle bands offer a wide variety of designs, but pick-up expands the pattern possibilities even more. There are many approaches to pick-up, but Baltic pick-up is often the first step for weavers.
This style involves picking pattern threads up and down from their natural weave. As you manipulate the pattern threads, the background weaves plain weave, and row-by-row, your design appears—like a little bit of bandweaving magic.
It’s a simple technique to learn, and instructor Angela K. Schneider will guide you each step of the way. As you watch this course, you’ll learn about:
Using your inkle loom and a few simple tools, you can create floral motifs, Xs and Os, hearts, lettering, and an unlimited array of designs. So, grab your inkle loom, shuttle, and pick-up stick, and let’s get started!
Equipment:
Included in the course:
Prerequisites:
While this technique is beginner-friendly, you should know how to warp an inkle loom and weave a basic band before beginning this course.
Welcome!
FREE PREVIEWMeet Your Instructor
FREE PREVIEWTechnical Support
Introduction
FREE PREVIEWChoosing Your Yarns
Equipment
FREE PREVIEWInkle Drafts
Reading a Pick-Up Chart
Weaving Baltic Pick-Up
Picking Up More Efficiently and Tucking in Tails
Another Option for Tucking in Tails
Conclusion
Learn to use a simple inkle loom to weave delightful three-shed bands.
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