Shimmering Wings Scarf

Bright colors in a parallel threading combine to create a shimmering effect in a classic twill.

About this Project

Designer Linda Riley is fascinated with the interplay of color in warp and weft, especially in multicolored warps and parallel threadings. She spent time weaving and creating her own Corris-effect drafts based on classic twills. This scarf is based on Wall of Troy, an asymmetric twill. To maximize iridescence, Linda selected medium blue, pale lime, and magenta for the three warp colors, and a Tencel weft in peacock.

Contents

• Project Instructions PDF
• Scarf WIF

Details

Structure
Twill on a parallel threading.

Equipment
8-shaft loom, 14" weaving width; 12-dent reed; 1 shuttle.

Yarns
Warp: 8/2 bamboo (3,360 yd/lb; Maurice Brassard), #BB5977 Bleu moyen and #BB5214 Magenta, 333 yd each; #BB4269 Limette pâle, 300 yd.
Weft: 8/2 Tencel (100% lyocell; 3,360 yd/lb; Maurice Brassard), #T4616 Peacock, 770 yd.

Dimensions
Width in the reed: 13 ¹¹⁄₁₂".
Woven length: (measured under tension on the loom) 75".
Finished size: (after wet-finishing) 12¼" × 59" plus 4½" fringe.

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