r/weaving • u/ChemistX2 • 18h ago

Tutorials and Resources Need pattern suggestions

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I have a rigid heddle loom (Willowdale) and I've mastered (?) houndstooth and log cabin. Can anyone suggest a new pattern to try? FYI the works above are all using Yonkey Monkey cotton/bamboo yarn with 6.5 dent heddle. These are all dinner napkins which I'm making for Christmas and House Warming gifts.

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u/msnide14 18h ago

Is this for a rigid heddle loom? Are we sticking with color-and-weave options only?

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u/ChemistX2 18h ago

Yes, a rigid heddle loom. Only one heddle. So I assume color and weave is the only option? I'm pretty new to this.

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u/msnide14 17h ago

Got it. Well, you can explore pinwheels.

But really, there is a lot to be explored with just log cabin and plaids. You can try out different color groups, using color theory. You can try different setts and materials. For log cabin, you can change the width of your squares or introduce stripes.

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u/ChemistX2 17h ago

Oooh, pinwheels sounds fun! And I have been playing a bit with color, like what I call "Christmas Cabin" in the second picture.

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u/OryxTempel 16h ago

Have you checked out our wiki?

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u/MrNekoCase 16h ago

I saved this post from a while ago. I found it very inspiring at a time I was feeling limited by my two shaft loom.

https://www.reddit.com/r/weaving/s/ZC7QhuiewW