Lucky Penny Wrap
ByThe goal with this scarf was simple, to design the most ‘Shireen-y’ scarf possible. I definitely succeeded, this one is absolutely my favourite.
Just look at those colours together, aren’t they gorgeous?
- Brown: Debblie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (Sport)
- Bright Blue (top): Indigodragonfly Merino Silk (4ply sock)
- Bottom Left: Tanis Fiber Arts Lucky Penny (Lace)
- Bottom Right: Tanis Fiber Arts Lucky Penny (DK)
This was my first experience really combining different weights of yarn in the warp, and I had no idea whether it would work out. The weft is 100% Lucky Penny Lace.
On the loom it looked a little buckled here and there, especially around the stripes of DK weight, but as soon as I blocked it the entire thing relaxed completely into a flat scarf with beautiful drape.
I decided not to hem stitch this piece. Instead, I ran a zigzag stitch with my sewing machine across the bottom. It’s basically one of the scariest things I’ve ever done since at this point I was in love with the scarf and I really suck at sewing.
However, it worked out :)
The generous size means it wraps twice around my neck with long ends, and the 18” depth means it covers my back for maximum cosiness.
And of course the fact that it’s Lucky Penny and chocolate means that the scarf is absolutely me! It’s light and airy and it will make a great summer wrap :)
Beautiful. Your eye for colour is outstanding.
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That is simply stunning, I love it!!
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What a success! Your weaving is stunning.
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Hey bella!!!! Can I purchase? Want to get this for Little Josie :) Let me know and see you soon
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Just a beautiful combination of colours. You are so talented.
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Wonderful! I am once again inspired to (one day) learn how to weave. I would love to see pictures of the whole process, a sort of tutorial? Just to understand the terms you’re using like “warp” and “weft.” Do you have a post where you explain the fundamentals of weaving? Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us!
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[…] an idea, for a quick, easy, versatile poncho, and daringly decided to test-drive my idea using my Lucky Penny Wrap. The basic idea, is that you take your woven wrap (18″ x 65″ in my case) fold it in […]
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Absolutely love this and have been looking to try weaving a wrap like this. Do you have a pattern for the warp? Also, what is the reed you used for this (e.g. dent size).
Thanks,
Lisa
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