Weaving 201: Colorwork
techniques for managing color in warp and weft
YARN AND TOOL REQUIREMENTS
Towels
Tools: Rigid-heddle loom with at least a 15-inch weaving width, 8-dent rigid-heddle reed, and multiple shuttles
Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton (792 - 840 yds/lb) and 8/2 unmercerized cotton (3,360 yd/lb)
Scarf
Tools: Rigid-heddle loom with at least an 8-inch weaving width, 10-dent rigid-heddle reed, and two shuttles
Yarn: sport-weight wool (1,028 yd/lb)
Welcome to Weaving 201!
FREE PREVIEWPatterns
Course Resources
Guide to Projects Featured In Each Lesson
Questions Asked and Answered
Finished Projects Gallery
Balanced Plain Weave and Beyond
FREE PREVIEWRepeats and Finding Balance
FREE PREVIEWSymmetrical and Asymmetrical Design
FREE PREVIEWThe Fibonacci Way
Choosing Colors
Reading Warp and Weft Color Order Charts
Pattern vs Structure
Designing Hems
Set Up for Colorwork
Warping Stripes with Even Ends
Cut and Wrap Method: Slots
Alternative Threading Method: Slots
Cut and Wrap Method: Holes
Alternate Threading Method: Holes
Deciding What to Do When: Warping Plaids
Warping Log Cabin: Slots
Warping Log Cabin: Holes
Warping Houndstooth
Introduction to Color-and-Weave Gamp
Color-and-Weave Gamp: Threading Slots Part One
Color-and-Weave Gamp: Threading Slots Part Two
Color-and-Weave Gamp: Threading Holes
Using Doubled Ends In Colorwork
Direct vs. Indirect Warping
Measuring Using Markers
Measuring Using a Guide
Bonus! Stay Stitching
I have been teaching myself to weave, mostly from You Tube and books. This is the first of Liz's courses I have taken. I learned so much. There were littl...
Read MoreI have been teaching myself to weave, mostly from You Tube and books. This is the first of Liz's courses I have taken. I learned so much. There were little tidbits (like putting your yarn into plastic containers so that they don't roll around on the floor) and huge lightening strikes of useful info (such as all the warping techniques that I had not previously considered). And then, there was all that knowledge clearly presented about the way that colors work with one another. I am nearly finished with the last of my towels and, already, I am eyeing my yarn stash with an eye that has had the possibilities much expanded from what I saw before the course.
Read LessThis a great class! Liz explains things very well and it's easy to understand what she is talking about. I wouldn't hesitate to take another class from her a...
Read MoreThis a great class! Liz explains things very well and it's easy to understand what she is talking about. I wouldn't hesitate to take another class from her and would recommend this to others.
Read LessThis course is packed with tips for working with multiple colors in warps and wefts. Liz demonstrates multiple approaches and covers the pros and cons of eac...
Read MoreThis course is packed with tips for working with multiple colors in warps and wefts. Liz demonstrates multiple approaches and covers the pros and cons of each approach so that you can apply them to future warps. Plus there are a ton of project patterns as part of the class. I am eagerly working through all of the projects. I had worked with colorwork prior to this class but I still learned a ton. I highly recommend this course.
Read LessThis class is packed with helpful hints and ideas to make your colorwork so much more approachable. Liz is so conversant in all the areas that people might ...
Read MoreThis class is packed with helpful hints and ideas to make your colorwork so much more approachable. Liz is so conversant in all the areas that people might trip up and she addresses issues with technical solutions and a sense of humor which makes the class a delight. I love that she shows herself in video making an "oops" mistake or getting off track and right back on so a beginning weaver can quickly see that you can recover from most weaving mistakes easily and that it's NOT scary! The class is well organized. The materials seem very thorough and easy to follow. I think Liz is a great teacher and her passion for weaving with a rigid heddle loom really come together for a great learning experience.
Read LessI have been weaving for a few years and have tried a few color and weave patterns. Liz's Colorwork course helped me put it all together and better understand...
Read MoreI have been weaving for a few years and have tried a few color and weave patterns. Liz's Colorwork course helped me put it all together and better understand how to achieve different effects and manage my yarns. I wish I had had this instruction sooner!! I love the short videos which makes it easy to go back and review just the part you need to watch again. Great course for a beginner or intermediate rigid heddle weaver.
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