First loom weave!

[u/Knotsoframed]

I bought my first real floor loom back in April of this year and FINALLY figured out how to use it!! Its been a journey lol

I have used a small frame loom before and made one square before giving up on the process and dreaming of a floor loom, but otherwise this is my first project! I really, really love how it turned out!! Its about 70 inches long and 8 inches wide, made on a 12 tpi reed with warp made of upcycled cotton that I respan (do not recommend!!!) and weft made of 3 different colors of nube malabrigo. The purple on the ends is my first spin so this scarf is extremely special to me as a symbol of my journey in fiber arts. So incredibly excited for this project to be wearable!! It is hard to photograph between being very long and a mix of a million different colors, but it needs to be shared. Hoping to make another scarf someday soon :)

[u/msnide14]

You have succeeded in your first trial, initiate. Congratulations, and welcome to multishaft weaving!

I also totally struggled with learning how to use a floor loom by myself. It’s no joke, lol. Your first project is gorgeous!

[u/Knotsoframed → u/msnide14]

haha thank you! It was definitely a struggle, this was my third attempt and I only had the confidence because someone in my area came and told me what I was doing wrong

I'm grateful to join the fold!

[u/Due_Description_1568]

It's beautiful!

[u/Knotsoframed → u/Due_Description_1568]

Thank you!!

[u/No-Option-7010]

It’s pretty. I’m thinking of trying to do something like that. Never touched a loom though

[u/Knotsoframed → u/No-Option-7010]

It's very fun! I would try a class first though if you have any in your area. I jumped in the deep end with this project, but that's kind of where I learn best personally :) Good luck!

[u/Almost_Yours74]

Love the colors

[u/Knotsoframed → u/Almost_Yours74]

Thank you! I loved spinning them together, the middle section kept reminding me of a chest of gold and jewels! I highly recommend plying contrasting colors

[u/GrandCartographer563]

This is beautiful! It reminds me of the changing sky at sunrise here in Western North Carolina. Can’t wait to see what you will do next!

[u/Knotsoframed → u/GrandCartographer563]

Ooo I love that thought! I am also excited to do another!! I have to source more warp, but I was able to get some nice Ito skeins on a discount that I am planning to use next for the weft!

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[u/MarieInch]

Beautiful! So neatly done!