How to Read Tablet Weaving Patterns

Tablet weaving (card weaving) patterns can be a challenge to decipher, and having so many different systems makes it even more difficult and confusing. Knowing how to read a pattern correctly lets you skip the most common threading errors and get straight to weaving beautiful patterns. I break down the most common pattern systems to help you learn how to decode many pattern styles.

Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Twisted Threads
4:37 Tablet Weaving Draft Designer (TDD)
8:36 Guntram’s Tabletweaving Thingy (GTT)
11:59 Other Types
16:53 Russian Style Patterns
18:24 Comparison

Pattern examples found on Pinterest or other free online databases.

Twisted Threads by Shelagh Lewins:
https://twistedthreads.org

Tablet Weaving Draft Designer (TDD) by Catherine and James from Ireland:
http://www.tabletweavingintheoryandpractice.co.uk/2021/02/getting-most-from-tablet-weaving-draft.html?m=1

Guntram’s Tabletweaving Thingy (GTT):
https://www.guntram.co.za/tabletweaving/gtt.htm

Russian: http://mansa-handmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/blog-post_12.html?m=1

Written, produced, and edited by Melissa S.
Music: Intro and Spooky Bells by Melissa S.
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