weaving: blacks and neutrals

Warp: 8/2 cottonlin in naturel

EPI: 20 (1-2-2 on 12-reed)

Ends: 400 (22” wide, with spaces)

Structure: 1st page of overshot in Handweaver’s Pattern Directory

Cream Version:
90” warp
Threading: 200 ends, then skip 24 reeds, then 200 ends)
Tabby pick: fine ramie
Structure pick: handspun recycled mulberry silk (cream)
Pattern: 8 picks treadle 1 / 4 tabby picks / 8 picks treadle 3
Finished length: 54”

Marled Version:
96” warp
Threading: 95 ends, skip 12 reeds, 50 ends, skip 12 reeds, 95 ends
Tabby pick: fine ramie and kudzu
Structure pick: fine recyled linen thread (black and natural) and handspun mulberry silk (black):
Pattern: 8 picks treadle 3 (marled) / 2 tabby picks / 4 picks treadles 1 (black) / 2 tabby picks
Finished length: 56”

Multi Version (not shown):
100” warp
Threading (by slot): (48 slots threaded / 6 slots left open) x 4, then 48 slots threaded
Tabby pick: handspun kudzu, ramie bark, and 8/2 cottolin
Structure pick: Handspun recycled mulberry silk (black) on treadle 3 / fine recycled linen thread (black and natural) on treadle 1 / handspun recycled mulberry silk (cream) on treadle 3
Finished length: 61”