This video shows a simple way to weave krokbragd on a rigid heddle loom with just a pickup stick. I also demonstrate a technique for achieving neat edges in Krokbragd without floating selvedges, which can also be used on a floor loom (or any other kind of loom).
Note: The wrapping method takes the pattern edge-to-edge for a very pretty front face of the fabric, but it is not reversible.
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CONTENTS
00:56 Tools & Equipment
03:38 How to get the 3 Sheds
06:10 Why wrap your edges?
07:07 Weave a block (colors ABC)
14:27 Cut off a color
15:29 Weave a block (colors ABB)
17:53 Weave a block (colors AAB)
21:35 Avoid bulge at the edge
22:59 Add a color
27:49 Finished mug rug
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QUICK VERSION
Shed 1: Heddle UP, over-under with pickup stick
Shed 2: Heddle DOWN
Shed 3: Heddle UP, under-over with pickup stick
ABC or ABB color blocks:
Start every Shed 1 by wrapping the weft twice over the selvedge thread. No wrapping for weft picks in Shed 2 or 3.
AAB or ABA color blocks:
No wrapping. Just make sure that the very first pick of the block in Shed 1 goes all the way around the selvedge thread.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Notes on Warping:
https://wildgingerhandweaving.blogspot.com/2023/02/warping-for-krokbragd.html
Krokbragd Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttSZSqBbNZ0
Finishing your mug rug:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Getau8aYeHY&t=0s
Written pattern available:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildGingerWeavery
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TOOLS & MATERIALS
Ashford 10" SampleIt loom, 7.5 DPI rigid heddle
Schacht Tapestry Beater
Warp: 8/4 cotton carpet warp (natural)
Weft: Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn (Dazzle Blue, Mod Blue, Hot Lime)
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MUSIC
Track: Ikson - Horizon [Official]
Music provided by Ikson®
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqwdgl_JXQQ