Weaving continued!

As I began learning, I began realizing I was lost in a world that involved cotton for weaving.

It was a big change.  I learned more on Craftsy -taking classes.

I made a scarf out of blue and gold  cotton yarn.   I designed the simple pattern and wove hoping for the best.  My selvages were still a problem but I think they plague many weavers.  I was pleased the pattern looked like had planned.

  

Next, I tried a shawl.  I used cotton 3/2 the warp and Lionbrand homespun for this  prayer shawl.  It was soft and washable.  The woman who received it  loved it!

 My cousin Sue sent me the pattern for this in September.  I was intrigued.  (I need to add, Sue is a floor loom weaver and tapestry weaver.)    Figuring out how to do it took a while.  Back to my classes on Craftys and looking at loads of  You Tube video on how to use pick up sticks.  I began the endeavor and persevered.  There are lots of mistakes but I was proud that I had gotten through.  It was published in Handwoven Magazine.  A small section of the pattern was published and I attempted  it.

Again I went back to Craftsy and my online classes.  

This was my first time of using a pick stick.  It was also my first time attempting to twist the fringe.