Celebrating Diversified Plain Weave
with Tom Knisely
The structure was named by weaver, Klara Cherepov. Klara published a manuscript in 1972 that introduced the weaving community to this versatile weave.
Diversifeid Plain Weave can be recognized by its sturdy and firm hand. It lends itself to upholstery fabrics, placemats, table runners, blankets or anywhere you want a firmly woven cloth with very little drape.
In this class we’ll be weaving with both fine and thick threads. You’ll be creating a sampler that resembles an overshot pattern. Various treadling patterns are possible and your finished sampler can be used as a table runner, table squares, hot pads, a dresser scarf or a beautiful sampler to hang on the wall of your studio, to reference for future projects in Diversified Plain Weave.
Skill/Experience Level
Advance Beginner
Class Day and Time
Friday – All Day
Saturday – All Day
Sunday -Half Day Morning
Material Fees
$5.00 to be paid directly to the instructor for hand outs, drafts, treadling patterns, a complete booklet for learning and designing Diversified Plain Weave drafts
Equipment and Supplies to be brought by Student
- 8 shaft loom with at least a 12 inch weaving width (Draft and Threading will be sent out prior to the conference.)
- Weaving tools including shuttles, bobbins, bobbin winder (can be shared), threads as specified in the draft.
- Tools for keeping the loom working
- Scissors
- Pen and paper for taking notes.
Meet the Instructor
Tom Knisely
Tom has been weaving, teaching and writing about weaving and spinning for more than 40 years. He is currently teaching at Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Studio in York Haven, PA. Besides weaving examples for teaching and articles, Tom loves collecting and studying antique textiles and ethnic textiles from different parts of the World. His studies inspire much of what he loves to weave.