If you’ve already explored double-width weaving and are ready to go further, this class is your next step.
The focus of this class is threading for colour and weave within a two-layer structure—the part that often feels confusing, even for experienced rigid heddle weavers. This is where we’ll spend our time: breaking it down in a way that feels clear, logical, and manageable.
We’ll look closely at how Log Cabin or Houndstooth patterns are built across two layers, and how keeping your threads organized in “families” allows the design to emerge cleanly and consistently.
Students will arrive with their looms fully warped and ready to go, so we can focus our time where it matters most.
During class, we will:
Thread both heddles for colour and weave in double width
Insert pick-up sticks and create all four sheds
Check and troubleshoot the structure together to ensure everything is working as it should
Weaving will begin in class as time allows, but the majority of the weaving will be completed at home.
We’ll also cover:
How to fix common mistakes
Tips for maintaining even tension and an invisible fold
Wet finishing and hemming options
And, of course, plenty of time for questions along the way
This class builds on basic double-width knowledge and is ideal for weavers who are comfortable with their loom and ready to deepen their understanding.
Double-width weaving on its own is very achievable—but adding colour and weave brings a new level of complexity and creativity. Once it clicks, it opens the door to bold, graphic designs that are well worth the extra attention.
By the end of the class, you won’t just be following steps—you’ll understand how to make colour and weave work in this structure, and how to carry that knowledge into future projects.
If you’ve already explored double-width weaving and are ready to go further, this class is your next step.
The focus of this class is threading for colour and weave within a two-layer structure—the part that often feels confusing, even for experienced rigid heddle weavers. This is where we’ll spend our time: breaking it down in a way that feels clear, logical, and manageable.
We’ll look closely at how Log Cabin or Houndstooth patterns are built across two layers, and how keeping your threads organized in “families” allows the design to emerge cleanly and consistently.
Students will arrive with their looms fully warped and ready to go, so we can focus our time where it matters most.
During class, we will:
Thread both heddles for colour and weave in double width
Insert pick-up sticks and create all four sheds
Check and troubleshoot the structure together to ensure everything is working as it should
Weaving will begin in class as time allows, but the majority of the weaving will be completed at home.
We’ll also cover:
How to fix common mistakes
Tips for maintaining even tension and an invisible fold
Wet finishing and hemming options
And, of course, plenty of time for questions along the way
This class builds on basic double-width knowledge and is ideal for weavers who are comfortable with their loom and ready to deepen their understanding.
Double-width weaving on its own is very achievable—but adding colour and weave brings a new level of complexity and creativity. Once it clicks, it opens the door to bold, graphic designs that are well worth the extra attention.
By the end of the class, you won’t just be following steps—you’ll understand how to make colour and weave work in this structure, and how to carry that knowledge into future projects.
