Chain Reaction

Just because your rigid-heddle loom isn’t very wide doesn’t mean you can’t make shawls and garments. It takes a little creativity, and often that creativity adds to your piece’s overall aesthetic. Join two panels with decorative stitching and use the same stitching to further embellish the edges of this luxurious shawl. The beaded fringe is optional—but a very pretty option!

Working on a small loom to make a full-sized garment can be very satisfying. This shawl combines the ease of weaving on a 10-inch loom with embroidery joins to create a special piece that showcases multiple skills. The square chain stitch is a basic embroidery technique yet raises the overall aesthetic of the shawl and increases its perceived complexity. Using sock yarn for warp with a wool/silk blend for weft makes a luxurious drapey fabric that is a pleasure to wear.

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