Weave a Baby Blanket: June Dates

Instructor: 

Kim McCollum

Dates:

June 2, 9, OR 23

11am-4pm

About this Workshop: 

Wrap up your favourite baby in this sweet and cheerful blanket, designed by Daughter Handwovens. In this workshop we will be weaving a blanket using the softest yarns. This project uses textured slub cotton and lustrous bamboo blend to create a blanket that is soft, touchable, and (importantly!) machine washable. You don't need any experience weaving to make this blanket. 

Also makes a great lap blanket for keeping warm while working at home or crafting in front of the tv.

Finished Dimensions: 30" by 30"-50" long

We will be covering the following topics and techniques:

• An introduction to weaving on a floor loom
• How to weave with cotton
• Tips and tricks for nice edges (selvedges)
• The impact of structure (plain weave and twill) on colour interactions
• How to finish your edges 
• Basic twill structures (straight, point, broken)
• Simple design alterations

Workshop Materials & Equipment: 

• All materials are included for this workshop!
  
• Pattern printout provided
• Participants will weave on pre-dressed studio looms

About Daughter Handwovens (the pattern designer):

Alex Forby is the owner and creator of Daughter Handwovens. She started Daughter with the simple desire to weave, have time at home, and connect with other women. Ever since she’s stumbled on to a bustling little business that has offered more than she could have asked for.

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