Learn to Translate Geometric Patterns into Block Weave

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The over-and-under grid of woven cloth lends itself to spectacular geometric patterns, and profile drafts are the blueprints for those geometric designs.

Profile drafts offer endless opportunity to be creative at the loom, and once you know how to translate a profile draft into woven cloth, you can create a wardrobe or decorate your whole house with airy lace, drapy twill, sturdy rep weave, and more, all from the same designs. In this video, master weaver and teacher Deb Essen introduces the basics of profile drafts and shows how to translate bold geometric patterns into beautiful cloth.

In this video, you'll learn:

  • How to read a profile draft and how to create your own designs
  • How to translate a profile draft into threading drafts for different weave structures
  • How to plan your weaving project
  • Tips and tricks for threading accurately and weaving from profile drafts

With Deb’s down-to-earth teaching style and helpful hints, you’ll be able to confidently weave from profile drafts and explore a new world of design possibilities.