The Robyn Blanket - Digital PDF Pattern
The Robyn Blanket - Digital PDF Pattern
A cheerful wool blanket in brightly coloured asymmetrical stripes The pattern utilizes double width technique, weaving the blanket in two layers to maximize weaving width.
Finished Dimensions approximately 50 x 80”
Intermediate Difficulty
Digital Download Only - Instant digital download, prints easily onto 8.5 x 11” paper.
Tools Needed (not included) - Four shaft jack loom with four treadles, 30” weaving width, 6 dent reed, one shuttle & bobbins, fringe twister, large darning needle, brush, top loading washing machine
Instructions - 8 page instructional booklet to guide you step by step through the process of weaving. The booklet includes a weaving draft, as well as written instructions. There is a handy reference charts for weaving in tail ends, tips and tricks for success, as well as detailed instructions for wet finishing with a top loading washing machine. While there is a complete draft with warp design information, the booklet does not cover how to wind a warp or how to dress a loom.
Fibre NOT Included: To complete one blanket, weavers will need worsted weight yarn. We used Briggs and Little Heritage: Pink 185 yards, Royal Blue 540 yards, Forest Brown 370 yards, Yellow WO 215 yards, Scarlet 259 yards. Quebecois 2 ply: Light Blue 380 yards, Vert 290 yards