Thursday, October 29, 2015

Tri-Loom Weaving

Ever wondered about weaving on a triangle loom?  Some of us were certainly curious after seeing a demonstration at Fibrations this past summer.   Our Programs Committee were right on this suggestion and invited Darlene Rogers of Still Night Studio to a Guild meeting.

Darlene arrived with a bundle of shawls, equipment and about 30 miniature tri-looms. Darlene outlined the benefits of weaving on a tri-loom or 'the continuous strand method of weaving'.  Here are a few points from her notes:

  • The tri-loom is the only loom that dresses itself; warp and weft are made simultaneously.
  • Minimal equipment is required (no reeds or shuttles); just the loom, yarn and a locker hook and you are ready to weave.
  • No restrictions to the type of yarns you can use and very little wastage.
  • As you weave from the outside to the middle, colour changes are simple and the pattern is automatically symmetrical.
  • The whole project is always in full view; see your fabric evolve as you weave.


After the introduction and a show and tell of some beautiful shawls she has woven on her large tri-loom; we set to work with a hands on demonstration on our miniature 9" looms.

Halloween  Favourites

Beyond Triangles
A beautiful work in progress
Darlene was very patient and generous with her time/knowledge to help us complete tiny 'prayer shawls' on the miniature looms.




If you are interested in learning more about Tri-Loom:  The Continuous Strand Method of Weaving contact Darlene at:  STILLNIGHTSTUDIO.com