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Subscriber Bonus: Pocket Scarf Project
Don’t let pocketless pants get you down. With this rigid-heddle scarf project from Liz Gipson, you can add 4 extra pockets to any outfit.
Liz Gipson’s Pocket Scarf. Photos by Joe Coca
One of the beautiful things about my job is being able to rediscover older Handwoven projects—especially rigid-heddle projects—that have been all-but-forgotten or that perhaps did not get the love they deserved when they were released. Before the days of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, rigid-heddle projects were few and far between both online and in the magazine.
Now, as editor of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, I have the opportunity to go back into our archives, find these little gems, and rerelease them to a new audience as subscriber exclusives. One such project is Liz Gipson’s Pocket Scarf. While the intro to this scarf project makes me giggle with its dated mention of MP3 players (I suppose it’s better than a mention of a Walkman), the scarf itself is timeless, as is the idea behind it.
I’m so excited to be able to share this project with Little Looms subscribers. (Not a subscriber? Find out more information about subscriptions and subscriber benefits here.) The simple striped scarf is quick to warp and weave, making it a perfect weekend weaving project. The ends are finished with crochet trim and then folded into clever pockets—two on each end. If you’re going on a walk and find yourself without pockets (a frequent occurrence in my world), this scarf will hold your keys, phone, and yes, even your iPod if you still use one.
One of the beautiful things about my job is being able to rediscover older Handwoven projects—especially rigid-heddle projects—that have been all-but-forgotten or that perhaps did not get the love they deserved when they were released. Before the days of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, rigid-heddle projects were few and far between both online and in the magazine.
Now, as editor of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, I have the opportunity to go back into our archives, find these little gems, and rerelease them to a new audience as subscriber exclusives. One such project is Liz Gipson’s Pocket Scarf. While the intro to this scarf project makes me giggle with its dated mention of MP3 players (I suppose it’s better than a mention of a Walkman), the scarf itself is timeless, as is the idea behind it.
I’m so excited to be able to share this project with Little Looms subscribers. (Not a subscriber? Find out more information about subscriptions and subscriber benefits here.) The simple striped scarf is quick to warp and weave, making it a perfect weekend weaving project. The ends are finished with crochet trim and then folded into clever pockets—two on each end. If you’re going on a walk and find yourself without pockets (a frequent occurrence in my world), this scarf will hold your keys, phone, and yes, even your iPod if you still use one.
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Worried about the crochet aspect of the scarf? I am very happy to say that there are step-by-step photos for the crochet, making it a great introduction to using crochet on woven items. According to Liz, this trim is perfect for more than just scarves—use it to finish the sides of blankets or on the ends of runners.
Ready to get weaving? Download a PDF of the project here.
I hope you enjoy this project as much as I do!
Happy Weaving,
Christina
