Rigid Heddle Weaving with Pickup Patterns with Nicole

Dates: Oct 24, 31, November 7, 11 AM-1 PM Are you ready to move beyond plain weave? Further your rigid heddle weaving skills by creating a scarf using a pick-up pattern! Pick-up sticks allow you to easily extend the capabilities of your rigid heddle loom without adding a second heddle. Weaving time outside of class is required. Please note that this class is held in 3 consecutive sessions. Make sure you can attend all 3 sessions before signing up. What you will learn: - How to read pick-up patterns - How to set up pick-up stick(s) - How to weave with pick-up sticks - Learn about creating your own patterns Skills you already need to have: -You need to have basic rigid heddle weaving knowledge, including how to warp -Perfect next step if you've taken our Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving class! Materials needed for class: -Rigid heddle loom with heddle appropriate for worsted weight yarn (Loom rentals from the shop have limited availability - if you need to rent a loom for this class please call the shop before signing up!) -Pick up sticks: at least 2 -Yarn for warp and weft: 2 skeins of two different colors of Worsted weight yarn Recommended: 500 yards total divided between 2 different colors of Blue Sky Woolstok wound into balls or cakes -Fabric scissors -Tape measure -Craft paper or cut paper grocery bags for warp separation