Ashford Handicrafts Ltd.
Factory and Showroom:
415
West Street,
PO Box
474
, Ashburton, New Zealand
Telephone
64 3 308 9087
Facsimile
64 3 308 8664
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.ashford.co.nz
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PROJECTS
NO. 1 INKLE BAND
This is a good starter project.
Make your first project a short warp.
Stripes of different colours and an area of alternating colours create a pattern that will teach you how
warp-faced patterns work.
Use colours of high contrast to make the pattern stand out.
Use 5/2 or 10/2 cotton or size 5 or 10 crochet cotton.
When you have finished your first pieces, try a 20/2 or 30/2 silk for a fine band with a beautiful sheen.
This pattern has 49 ends and will require 24 leashes.
To help the threading there is a line dividing each colour group.
X and O are different colours. You can do just 2 colours or a different colour in each group.
Join the ends when changing colours as you make the warp.
Use the same colour at the selvedge and for your weft. This will allow the weft to blend in.
To make a heavier band use a thicker thread for the weft.
NO. 2 WEAVING WITH WIRE.
A BRACELET
This is a fun way to try something really different on your little Inklette.
Use 26 gauge craft wire and warp around the circumference of the outer pegs.
This is the short warp shown in the warping instructions.
Make a warp with 17 ends. This pattern will require 8 leashes.
Weave with the same wire.
It will feel very stiff after weaving with cotton.
Weave for approx 20cm ( 8 inches )
Cut the ends using a pair of wire cutters ( non-jewellery )
Use a pair of nylon jaw pliers (sometimes called "soft-jawed") to fold over the ends.
Allow a good grip when folding the ends over without damaging the surface of the wire.
The Bracelet will bend into place around your wrist.
OPEN LOWER/THREAD
TOP LEASH/THREAD
CENTRE THREAD
X X O O X X O O O O O X X O O O O O X X O O X X
X X O O X X X X X O O X X X O O X X X X X O O X X
