Double Heddle Clinic

Kasteyl Lukes

Friday AM

Learn to use a second heddle to double your weaving width! We will begin by double-warping your loom, learning to place and use pickup sticks, and to double weave. These skills can be used to weave two separate pieces of fabric at once, a double width, or even tubular textiles. We'll review how the same threading pattern can be used to weave all of the above just by changing your shed sequence.

Note: This is a technique class, not a project class.

Skill Level: Students must have working knowledge of the basics of rigid heddle weaving.

Double Heddle Clinic by Kastey Lukes - Kasteyl Lukes

Student Supplies:

Rigid Heddle loom capable of holding 2 heddles
(2) 7.5 (ish) DPI Heddle
200 yards LIGHT COLORED dk-worsted warp yarn
50+ yards dk-worsted weft yarn, non-novelty
Scissors
8-12” Stick Shuttle
Complete warping setup for the loom (clamps, hooks, warping peg, warping paper, etc)
(2) Pickup sticks, at least 8-12” long
Notebook and pen for taking notes

Homework: Wind your yarn prior to class.

Materials Fee: None