Inkle Weaving Intermediate Techniques: Three Shaft Turned Krokbragd
Intermediate, Advanced
Required Skills:
Should be able to warp an inkle loom, weave a competent band, and follow a complex draft.
Class Length:
Half Day
Class Times:
For those who are looking for the next step with this simple two shaft loom, explore this more challenging technique for greater versatility in design. Three shaft turned Krokbragd creates three separate warps using additional heddles and a couple of paperclips. Participants will be warping the loom in class and learn to navigate this beautiful option, without the need for pick up.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $50
For all others: $50
Materials Fee:
$5
Materials Fee Includes:
Includes bound color handout
Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.
- Scissors
- Notebook and pen
- Open sided inkle loom (the Glimakra and Gilmore Wave are not suitable for this technique)
- 3 cones of high contrast 10/2 or 5/2 Perle cotton
- Small belt shuttle
- Extra heddle cord
- 35 heddles|Optional: Portable light with extension cord, reading glasses or magnifiers if applicable, small package of brightly colored Post-its
- Optional: Portable light with extension cord, reading glasses or magnifiers if applicable, small package of brightly colored Post-its
Daryl Lancaster, a hand-weaver and fiber artist known for her award-winning hand-woven fabric and garments, has been constructing garments for more than half a century. She gives lectures and workshops to guilds, conferences, and craft centers all over the United States. The former Features Editor for Handwoven Magazine, she has written more than 100 articles and digital content, frequently contributes to various weaving and sewing publications and including Threads Magazine. She now has a YouTube channel, The Weaver Sews where she shares her extensive experience sewing handwoven garments. Daryl maintains a blog at www.weaversew.com/wordblog Find her at www.Daryllancaster.com
These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.
