Weaver’s Craft 26号

How to Turn a Draft

Turning a draft sounds easy and straightforward, but between understanding and success you may find a few surprises. In the turned version the old treadling becomes the new threading and the old threading becomes the new treadling. The weft pattern floats change to warp pattern floats. Learn about the pros and cons of turned drafts, when to use a supplementary warp, and how to deal with threads sharing dents. Projects include four-shaft projects Holiday Runner, Checkered Towels, and Pansy Towels in turned monk's belt as well as six-shaft Cameo Turned Overshot Runner.

Also included:

• Information on reading drafts and understanding brackets