Double Weave Basics Explained

Have you ever wondered what double weave is or how it works? In today's video I break it down and explain the basics.
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[@complicit-rotting]

I've been wanting to try this type of weave! thank you for the helpful video👍

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

You’re welcome 😊

[@doreenruffe8866]

Excited to follow your project!

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Thak you! I really appreciate that!

[@lifeexpanded]

Hello from the 1K challenge group. Fascinating video. I love fabric but have never tried weaving

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Thank you! You should try it! It’s a lot of fun!

[@amazingplaceswithamy]

Hello from the 1K Challenge group. Great video! Look forward to seeing all of us make our imprint on KZbin!

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Thanks for watching Amy! I really appreciate that! ❤️

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

I hope this makes things clear!😂 Double weave always feels a little bit like magic!

[@sueannesullivan3827]

What a nice introduction to doubleweave! I’m looking forward to seeing your doublewide blankets. Aside from a sampler, I have done a doublewide project once, plain weave, and was pleased with the result, although I did have the darker bit at the fold line that often happens. Even though I placed a stripe there, it still showed more than I would have wished. Are you planning to compensate for that in some way? I’ve heard of using fishing line there and pulling it out later.

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

That line down the middle is my biggest worry to be honest. I’m not 100% sure what I’m going to do to try to prevent it just yet! That will be part of the journey! Also, since I’m planning to weave 4 blankets, I should have some time to work it out if I don’t get the first one or two quite right!

[@ankiking]

Can you switch randomly between front and back during weaving to pull out shapes, say, like a white circle with the green and white around it? I am aware it will connect the layers, but curios about it.

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

The beauty of double weave is that you can do almost anything! Especially if you aren’t afraid of connecting the layers. Connecting and interchanging the layers adds a tremendous amount of versatility and variability, opening up a world of possibilities!

[@thomasbentin2205]

Can you do double weave on a frame loom? I am new to weaving and a frame loom is all I have right now…

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

You need at least 4 shafts. Two for the plainweave layer on top and two for the lower layer as well. These two layers can be attached on one side, both sides or neither side. I hope that helps.

[@terrydickson6468]

❤❤

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

❤️

[@connielyoung12]

Who was your double weave instructor?

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

My instructor was Susi Reinink and the class I took was through the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners, though I took the class at my local guild. Susi was an AMAZING teacher! I learned so much from her that I use to this day. I took the class 7-8 years ago.