2/2 twill – Piglet's Potholder Patterns

Herringbone

An elegant extension of zigzag twills. Continue reading “Herringbone”

Twinkle Twinkle

The puffy fabric makes the stars twinklier. A spectacular effect worked with navy blue and silver. Continue reading “Twinkle Twinkle”

Rick Rack vs. Garden Path

Rick-Rack (l) and Garden Path (r), front view of both.

Rick-Rack (l) and Garden Path (r), rear view of both.

Here are two 2/2 twill patterns demonstrating how a very small change in weaving order can have a dramatic design impact. Continue reading “Rick Rack vs. Garden Path”

Cross Breeze

A 2-2 twill with a row of over-3s where the lines change direction. (Originally published on Facebook as “Cross Purposes”.) Continue reading “Cross Breeze”

Zig Zags

Here’s a great illustration of how your color choices in weaving these patterns can affect the design impact. Continue reading “Zig Zags”

Diamond spiral for 18 and 27 peg potholder looms

This pattern is adapted from a pattern by Deborah Jean Cohen. I like the dynamic diamond spiral. Continue reading “Diamond spiral for 18 and 27 peg potholder looms”