-creates two-color diagonal stripes or zigzags. Start with a row of tabby, then twine the second color around it, alternating the over/under. Use a 6" (15.25 cm) needle for color A, and a 3" (7.6 cm) needle for color B. Reverse the direction of the pattern by changing the direction from which you twine color B. In the diagram, the needle is shown coming from above color A. On the next shot, bring the needle up from below color A to reverse the pattern.
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When you get to the end of the row, turn the corner and go back across the warp thread. This time you will go under then over (the opposite way of the first row). This means every time you move across your board to the right, your pattern will be over then under. Every time you go to the left, your pattern will be under over.
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Once the weaving is finished, flip the board over and cut the warp threads across the center of the board. Starting on one end. Pull the first 2 threads out of the slit on the end of the board. Double knot them tightly at the top of the weaving. Continue across the board. The last knot will be tied using 3 strings. Continue on the other end. Cut the threads on the end that will become the top of your pouch close to the knot. You may cut the threads on the other end as well. This will become the bottom of the flap. Yarn may also be left as fringe, strung with beads, etc.
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To cover the knots, use the same color as your last weft row. Tie one end and thread your needle on the opposite end. Push the needle through the side that has all of your tails from thread changes. Wrap the yarn across the top and push it back through on the other side. This is called a whip stitch.
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Using the same whip stitch technique sew the sides up until you reach the top of the pouch edge. Starting at the bottom on one side, thread the needle from the inside through one side. Then cross over both edges and push the needle into the other side going through both edges. Continue to the top. Knot the end of the yarn on the inside edge so that it is hidden inside the pouch. Make sure you sew through the first or second row.
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Read and follow the directions from one of the strap/friendship bracelet websites found under the research section. Make the strap and attach it to the pouch (the know can be pushed through the weaving or it can be sewn on with traditional needle and thread).
All kinds of things can be added to decorate your pouch including beads and buttons. Things can even be woven into the actual weaving. |