Fun with Pickup Sticks – Part 1

The sampler below was warped up using Ashford Triple Knit yarn in the colour Shadow.

You will need:
Loom: Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom 25cm (10”) or wider
Reed: 7.5dpi
Warp and Weft Yarn Quantity: Ashford Triple Knit yarn in the colour Shadow. 100% wool. 1 x 100gm ball.

Hint: Weave a few rows of plain between each pattern or place a contrasting thread is I have.

Here’s how:
Total warp ends: 54 (you can do this sampler any width)
Total warp length: 1.5m (5ft)
Width in reed: 18cm (7ins)
EPI (ends per inch): 7.5
PPI (picks per inch): 7.5

Legend:

PUP = Pick up pattern. This is the sequence you pick up the threads behind the reed. The reed is in the down position when you pick up the threads that are in the slots. You never pick up threads that are in the holes/eyes.

When the pattern says “PUP – Over 1, Under 1” – you take your pickup stick over the first thread, then under the second thread etc. the full width across the warp. If the pattern says “PUP – Over 2, Under 2” – you take your pickup stick over the first 2 threads, under the next two threads etc. the full width across the warp. 

Hint: If you find it difficult to see the threads place a piece of paper or card between the layers.

When the Pickup stick is not in use always slide it to the back by the roller.

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