Learning to thread two heddles in order to double your ends per inch or centimeter is a great next step once you’ve gotten comfortable with your rigid heddle loom and you are ready to add a little spice to your weaving life! Not only will it let you weave fine, sumptuous cloth, it will also open up a world of structural possibilities. And, since it’s a simple four thread repeat, the standard double density threading isn’t hard to learn.
In this class, you’ll learn how to determine the density of any rigid heddle threading. Then you’ll learn how to thread the standard double density threading using two heddles, on or off the loom as you prefer. Using the standard double density threading as an example, you’ll also learn how to analyze a rigid heddle threading and translate it to a weaving draft notation. Finally, you’ll learn some general hints for weaving cloth at double the density of your heddle.
Prerequisites: None, but Rigid Heddles from the Ground Up and Drafts, the Written Language of Weaving are recommended.
Tools Required: Two rigid heddles of the same dpi and eight 24” lengths of scrap yarn. For this class any dent is fine. Note: the class is written so anyone can jump in and practice, even if your looms are in use or you’re not ready to start a new project.
Weaving experience: You should be comfortable warping and weaving on a rigid heddle loom with one heddle and understand the basics of weaving drafts.
Course Includes
- 4 Lessons