It's been an adventure figuring out Farmor's loom. It's a different set up that has taken some research and learning along the way, so it took quite a bit more time than I was expecting to get the loom warped. But, now that I've done it, it makes sense and will go faster the more I do it. I have a bunch of Tencel from my very first set of scarves I made on my other loom last summer, so I warped up enough for 2 scarves approximately 72" in length. This time I used the variegated for the warp. A nice zig zag of 6+ yards.
Off the warping board. Isn't that pretty?
Threading the heddles.
I'm doing the first scarf with a solid color weft. It is a Bronson lace, and typically lace is best shown on solid color yarn, but I wanted a bit more texture than just a plain weave and I'm happy with how that's turning out.
And here is scarf #2. I know, they look the same, but they aren't! I'm using the same variegated yarn for both warp and weft, and I also changed the treadling order to create a different texture.
Isn't that fun? That's the cloth beam...where the finished cloth goes. ;-)
Here you can see the lace design as it's going down to the cloth beam.
And another.
I'm still figuring out the little quirks of the loom but it is a joy to weave on. I understand why so many prefer these swedish style looms as they are quiet, smooth, easy on the arms and body. I'm in love with my new loom. Hopefully I'll have finished scarves to share with you soon.
