Weaving a houndstooth V cowl

Welcome to my studio! Today I am weaving a v-cowl with Celtic Raven Fibres fingering yarn. I show how I wind the warp using the direct warping process as well as other tips for a successful project. Feel free to leave comments and questions and I will try to answer. A 3 minute time-lapse of this project is also available for viewing • Weaving a Houndstooth ...
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[@19Celia57]

I have watched this video several times and each time I see something else that is valuable and helpful! Your finished product is nothing short of PERFECT! Hope you are doing well, have a good one!

[@roulazoupanioti]

this is so great!! thank you!!! 🌼🌼

[@PSmith-mi6te]

It’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Just starting my weaving journey. Your video was awesome to watch.

[@kmdc333]

You are truly excellent at explaining. Thank you for sharing!

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thank you. I appreciate that!

[@leneprior1044]

Beautiful great colors ,

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thanks so much 😊

[@irinagabiavramdaragiu846]

I have no words. ❤️❤️❤️

[@KariFellWeaves]

I suppose that is a good thing. Thank you!

[@KevinRegalado1117]

Fascinating. Keep up the good work 👍

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thank you!

[@PaulineDanleyCox]

This is so cool!

[@JanetMorganmorgana]

Thanks Kari , I have just finished by houndstooth V Cowl , you have given me so much advice and I have learnt loads, I am just waiting for my fringe twister to arrive, before I wet finish. I am really pleased with the result.

[@KariFellWeaves]

That's great! Glad it worked well for you.

[@janstoll8881]

Beautiful

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thank you

[@narcisatobarperez5082]

Hermoso trabajo felicidades

[@KariFellWeaves]

¡gracias! Me alegro que disfrutes de mis videos.

[@mountainfolkfiberarts]

Beautiful project, I am excited to try this. I am curious how long you find a good length to weave the cloth before crossing it over? Also do you have a recomended tutorial for catching the opposite weft thread as you go through in case you don't want those longer loops on the edge?

[@kathyenglish8427]

Fantastic!!

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thanks!

[@susanmartin9424]

I should have watched this in its entirety before starting one. I've made many v-cowels but this was my first houndstooth v-cowl. I forgot to start weft with other color that left warp thread and I have double wide white. So mad at myself. ☹ But I love your instructional videos, thank so much Kari!

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thank you for your kind words. There is so much that can go wrong with this project, so I know what you mean. My first ones definitely did not go well for me. I have found that I really need to keep good notes, because I will not remember those important details!

[@susanmartin9424]

@@KariFellWeaves I actually add to my notes from comment answers here in this thread and in others. When you explain something in detail I add it. You have totally helped me achieve perfect V-cowls, a couple months into making them. I appreciate that so much, and will always give you credit and tell people about you.

[@KariFellWeaves]

@@susanmartin9424 Thank you so much

[@Sayonda]

Thanks for sharing 😍😍😍😍

[@KariFellWeaves]

My pleasure 😊

[@wollelke]

How long is your wrap? Thank you for your famous instructions.

[@KariFellWeaves]

You are welcome! I weave about 60 inches before weaving it back into itself.

[@marlenecheladyn6450]

I must have missed something. What yarn are you using and what weight?

[@KariFellWeaves]

It's merino/nylon sock yarn, fingering weight, hand dyed by Celtic Raven Fibres.

[@Retro_Yak]

Is there any way I can order one just like this? So beautiful!

[@KariFellWeaves]

This cowl is available in my store: karifellartist.square.site/product/houndstooth-v-cowl/127?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=true&q=false&category_id=9

[@stillhatecoffee]

I love this and cannot wait to get my current scarf off my look to make a V cowl! How long do you make your warp please?

[@KariFellWeaves]

If I direct warp, it is 8 feet long (the length of my work table). If I use a warping board, I make it 9 feet.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Warping this way means all threads of the first color go over the apron bar; all of the threads of the second color go under the apron bar....correct?

[@KariFellWeaves]

No, the threads go over and under the back apron bar just like any direct warping. The only difference is you skip a slot in the heddle as you go along. If you try to go over every time, the yarn would never catch the bar.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

@@KariFellWeaves ok! yes, i was forgetting the holes! thank you!

[@Treegona]

Can I ask: How long does it usually take to weave a cowl like this?

[@KariFellWeaves]

I can usually do the entire project (warping and weaving) in a day or two if I have nothing else on my plate. But in reality, I work on it over 3-4 days.

[@JanetMorganmorgana]

brilliant....what size heddle are you using, please?

[@KariFellWeaves]

Thank you! It's a 10 dent heddle.

[@JanetMorganmorgana]

@@KariFellWeaves Thank you, Kari

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Heddle is down while warping, correct? ie., not in neutral?

[@KariFellWeaves]

Heddle is in neutral while warping. That way all threads are traveling straight and have the same tension.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

@@KariFellWeaves oh! ok tx...and tx for telling the reason!