Purchase Weaving Drafts
Do you love to weave? With a 4-shaft loom and some readily available yarns, you can make pretty overshot scarves to give as gifts or to keep for yourself. Each draft is $5, available exclusively through my Etsy shop.
Orange Peel Scarf – Tencel
The Orange Peel scarf is based on a lovely old draft of the same name. This version uses Tencel as the warp and tabby weft, so it is set looser than the other scarves. You’ll need a 4-shaft loom with a minimum weaving width of 10″ and a reed that will allow you to get 18epi.
Orange Peel Scarf – Fine
This variant of the Orange Peel scarf is based on the same old draft as the Tencel version. It is set at 24epi and uses SWTC’s Xie bamboo yarn for the warp and tabby weft. You’ll need a 4-shaft loom with a minimum 10″ weaving width. You’ll want to use a light fingering or sock-weight yarn for the pattern weft.
Maltese Cross Scarf
The Maltese Cross scarf is also based on an old draft of the same name. If you look carefully, you can see the Maltese crosses on the diagonal. The scarf uses SWTC’s Xie bamboo yarn and is set at 24epi. You’ll need a 4-shaft loom with a minimum 10″ weaving width. You’ll want to use a light fingering or sock-weight yarn for the pattern weft.
Honeysuckle Scarf
The Honeysuckle Scarf is based on an old miniature weaving draft. If you look closely, you can see the honeysuckle blossoms in the pattern with X’s between the petals. You’ll need a 4-shaft loom with a minimum weaving width of 10″ and a reed that will allow you to get 24epi.
Bower of Roses Scarf
The design of the Bower of Roses scarf contains a motif commonly referred to as a rose. Looking closely at the scarf, you’ll see a large rose surrounded by four smaller ones. You’ll need a 4-shaft loom to make the scarf with a minimum weaving width of 10″ and a reed that will allow you to get 24epi.
Soldier’s Return Scarf
The Soldier’s Return draft is a miniaturization of a larger old American draft of the same name.
Proceeds from the sale of this draft go to support 22KILL, an organization that provides support and resources to our veterans and first responders. Click on the logo for more information.
Chariot Wheel Scarf
Chariot Wheel is a popular old overshot design. Looking closely at the scarf, you’ll see a large rose in a wheel. You’ll need a 4-shaft loom to make the scarf with a minimum weaving width of 10″ and a reed that will allow you to get 24epi.
