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MAFA2021-018

Description

Weaver Linda George
Source Traditional design, from a class by Tom Knisely, "Multiple Structures on a Straight 8 Threading"
Yarn warp: 20/2 linen; weft: 8/2 cotton (pattern), 16/2 cotton (plain weave/tabby)
EPI 24
Purpose Towels
Guild Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild
Collection MAFA 2021 Towel Exchange
# Shafts 8
Weave Name Monk's Belt
Weave Category Twill Compound elements

Weaver Notes

I wanted to weave a linen towel but with this design the linen weft didn’t work well, so I changed to cotton and was well pleased. This can be woven on a 4 shaft loom also—Davison has many patterns.

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