"Wallace" Family Plaid Scarf

My family and my husband's family are both of Scottish descent, so I thought I'd weave some Scottish tartan-inspired scarves. 

Technically, tartan is different from plaid in that it is not only a specific color pattern (for each family), but it is always woven in "twill" rather than plain weave (or tabby weave). 

Since I was weaving this scarf on my rigid heddle, I decided to just weave the "Wallace" pattern without the twill. 

When I warp my floor loom in the future with specific family plaids, I'll be weaving tartan using the twill method. 

More to come!

"Wallace" pattern on the rigid heddle loom

"Wallace" pattern scarf after wet finishing

Newcomb Studio loom

My new (to me) floor loom: Newcomb Studio 4-harness loom (circa 1930-40). I'm excited to weave some wider pieces [up to 45"] and more intricate designs with this loom.

Newcomb Studio floor loom

Simple twill scarf to test drive the Newcomb Studio. 

More January weaving....

Forest Faux Plaid Scarf (100% Virgin wool)

U.S. Cotton/Acrylic blend Scarf 

U.S. Cotton/Acrylic blend Scarf

Hand dyed U.S. Superwash Merino wool and hand dyed/hand spun BFL wool /bamboo blend Scarf

Custom Scarf woven with blended fiber yarns

100% U.S. Superwash Merino wool Scarf (hand dyed) using Spanish lace technique for ends

100% U.S. Superwash Merino wool Scarf (hand dyed) using Spanish lace technique for ends

100% U.S. Superwash Merino wool Scarf (hand dyed) using Spanish lace technique for ends

Custom woven 100% wool scarf (green/purple)

Fresh off the loom: Offset Plaid Skinny Scarf (linen blend yarn by Erika Knight Yarns)

Today's weaving: Offset plaid skinny scarf using Erika Knight Studio Linen (85% Recycled rayon linen, 15% premium linen)

Weaving in the New Year

In 2016, I wove over 100 items. I'm hoping to surpass that in 2017. Here are a few scarves I've already woven in the new year. Most are available for sale at Downtown Southern Sass Boutique in Hartselle, AL. Message for more details here. 

100% Viscose from Sugar Cane Scarf 

100% Viscose from Sugar Cane Scarf

Lucca Dot Yarn Hand spun Art Yarn Scarf (Merino, BFL, Silk, Bamboo)

Woven for a friend in Finland (Lucca Dot Yarn: hand dyed superwash merino / stellina)

Darn Good Yarn Recycled Linen and Silk Scarf