Pseudo-Damask on the Drawloom

Pseudo-damask is a rarely-seen structure in the conventional ‘how-to’ literature - but it is a fascinating textile that deserves to be woven on drawlooms everywhere. In the first half of this video, we examine the structure from a highly personal perspective, considering different variations along the way. In the video’s second half, we set it up on the drawloom and demonstrate one way to weave it.
Try pseudo-damask on your loom today!
Produced by Amy Blair.

[@MackenzieFrere]

Thanks for a great video Amy!

[@hbranch07]

Another fantastic video! Thank you Amy for the study, understanding the structure and deciphering for us.

[@DuellingRabbits]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment! It's been ages since I did a structures video - I had to get my brain in gear, that's for sure 🤣

[@saraclevering1419]

You are back! Hooray. So interesting

[@DuellingRabbits]

Thanks Sara! It's good to be back.

[@shaaraftet3797]

Another fantastic video!, really I missed your videos do not stope

[@DuellingRabbits]

Thank you very much! Last year was a busy one for teaching and special project, but I have several videos planned for 2024.

[@kawarthaweaving]

Fantastic video! Thank you!!

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I am so happy to see an new video from you. You do such good teaching videos. I will admit it takes me several watch throughs to soak up all the information.

[@DuellingRabbits]

Thank you very much. They are dense, I know, but I try to put in stuff for every kind of learner. And I really appreciate your bumping up my stats 😉

[@marianofernandezzaragoza3937]

This is incredible. Im form Argentina, i was looking for good practical lessons. Your channel elevated my weaving as no other. Thanks!! Do you recommend buying the book you showed on the video?

[@DuellingRabbits]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words very much and am glad the channel is helpful. It is a labor of love, that's for sure. All the books I mention in my videos are ones I use heavily in my own practice. Although the Hoskins is written for single-harness looms, it is extremely rigorous in its examination of structures and full of inspiration.

[@lizkimber]

you're right it is very similar to lampas, which i found i enjoyed a lot when i made some cushions.. i was a strong summer and winter fan but tbh the lampas pipped it.. the false damask truly is very similar. I found making my warp evil but then i was also doing it on my louet sectional, but indeed this looked great.. one thing i do need to do this year is weave some covers for my couch, its looking a little threabear and a nice bit of strong weaving will help hide any issues :D plus, if that wears out, its a great excuse to make something else :D

[@DuellingRabbits]

Liz, it is great for upholstery. I am making a set of sofa cushions out of this warp, experimenting with different ratios of pattern to background. Like you say, they will hide a whole host of sins. The only issue is the wool is so clickable for cat-claws 🤣

[@lizkimber]

@@DuellingRabbits Id probably go with cotton or linen, although i can also get carpet wool, the breed of sheep would make a huge difference, geting one of the corser breed would make for longer wearing and more sturdy, frankly nothing on earth is pet proof :P

[@AnnePecaro]

I had seen the Complex Weavers article and wasn't necessarily drawn in (lol) by the structure, but your yarn choices really emphasize the yummy yummy texture possibilities here. I will definitely have to add this to my too-long list of things to do on the drawloom. Thank you much for the inspiration, and the work you put into delivering it to all of us. I am glad you are alive in the world and making such beautiful things.