This fabric has a surface with raised threads that form squaresand allows designs to be symmetrical. Discover the unique items that swedishweavedesigns creates. Netties needleworks swedish weaving patterns and monks. The fabric is called monks cloth, and can be purchased at walmart or other craft stores. This afghan done in the huck embroidery or swedish weave style is worked on white monks cloth using 6 different colors of yarn. You will love using this fabric to make any number of swedish weave huck embroidery projects, including towels, runners, placemats, pillows, bookmarks and more. Once you have finished weaving the afghan, you have one or two steps left. For over 10 years now she has owned and operated her own dressmaking business but has now changed her direction to swedish weaving. Traditional swedish weaving, also known as huck weaving huck towel embroidery became popular in america in the 1940s. Free download free swedish weave patterns catalog hd. Hans hud ar kall som is, han ar omojligt snabb och omojligt stark och han verkar kunna lasa allas. By supporting swedishweavedesigns, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy.
Once the first side is finished, the stitcher begins again in. Inspiring afghans for swedish weaving kindle edition by kennedy, katherine. Huck embroidery, huckaback darning, punto oitinho brazilian, yugoslavian weaving, and swedish weaving. Alphabet afghan swedish weaving pattern by swedish weave designs this afghan done in the huck embroidery or swedish weave style is worked on white monks cloth using 6 different colors of yarn. With just basic stitches, you can work almost any swedish weave or huck embroidery design. Intro to swedish weave beginners kit table runner white. Huck toweling or swedish weaving, refers to a type of embroidery work which is done on cloth of a special weave called huck. To weave the pattern in, you start in the middle and work your way towards the edges. Also called huck weaving, swedish weaving is actually an embroidery form. Lovallius and eriksson, who designed and wove everything in this book, present detailed directions for a considerable number of home textiles and woven fabric for garments and accessories. This book contains thirtythree contemporary patterns to weave, specifically for weaving monks cloth which is a light weight 7 count cloth of 100% cotton. The decorative thread is secured in the center, then the design is worked to one side or the other until it reaches the margin.
Depending on the look you want, you can simply hand. She is an importer of the monks cloth fabric as well as a pattern designer of fun and fast patterns and teacherdemonstrator of this wonderful art form. Established in 1692, the ekelund family have been purveyors to the royal court of sweden for over a century. See more ideas about swedish weaving, weaving and monks cloth. Dec 21, 2010 swedish weavinghuck embroidery posted on december 21, 2010 by hannah ill be showing this form of embroidery in two very different materials. Legendary swedish weaver malin selander weaving techniques presented in the book monks belt basket weave cross twill plain weave overshot patterns diamond twill barley corn pattern damask goose eye wavy twill twill plaids huckabuck and tabby rosepath lace weave laidin technique honeycomb herringbone double. Swedish weave designs by swedishweavedesigns on etsy. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Vavmagasinet swedish weaving magazine vav magazine. Swedish weave sample knit with us siz 6 needles, fingering weight yarn i dyed myself you will be working with two yarns here the second yarn will never be on the needles.
The swedish knot is an exception to the general rule that stitches are created by running the thread under the floats on the front of the fabric. Sky high bluester 1999 sky high download 2008 sky high freedom 2002. A fantastic reference for any weaver interested in swedish weaving. Weave in tabby with 2 shuttles, alternating between thick and thin wefts, to create a ribbed weave effect. Follow the walk live from kullberg in the north of sweden. I vantan pa karleken open journal systems at university of. Swedish weaving embroidery pattern posts are one of the most viewed on this blog. Swedish weaving is an old craft that was better known in the 1940s as huck embroidery. If youre interested in learning swedish huck embroidery, i have two previous blogs that will take you stepbystep through the process, beginning with the. Swedish weaving patterns for you to make and enjoy. The woven linens of ekelund are some of the finest woven kitchen and table linens weve found and reflect the taste and style of the scandinavian good life.
Oct 25, 20 swedish weave sample knit with us siz 6 needles, fingering weight yarn i dyed myself you will be working with two yarns here the second yarn will never be on the needles. Europe has served as an extraordinary engine of integration, weaving together nations and cultures into a whole that is far, far greater than the sum of its parts. Translation for weaving in the free englishswedish dictionary and many other swedish translations. Swedish weavinghuck embroidery embroidery for ducks. Huck swedish weaving save the stitches by nordic needle. Swedish, or huck, weaving uses a special fabric for stitching. Change the color of the yarn along the way if you like. Included on this website is a free pattern and this would be a good starting point if you have never tried swedish weave. Pdf download only newest arrivals most popular title price. On a swedish loom you can weave the lightest curtain material and the sturdiest rag rugs. Other fabrics with an even weave, such as aida cloth or huck toweling, can also be used. This towel is made of white cotton huck fabric done in the traditional waffle weave, with a hand embroidered swedish weaving design on. Find great deals on ebay for swedish weaving patterns and swedish weaving books.
White monks cloth approximately 16 x 54, pre shrunk bodkin charted pattern with easy stepbystep instructions two border designs and finishing chart with stepbystep instructions kit does not include yarn. Swedish weaving monk s cloth baby afghan fiber arts this afghan is very special to me because my grandfather made it for me. There is a form of loom weaving called swedish weaving also. The pattern is jewel from the diamond book and i used 3 shades of green plus a lovely rouge on ecru fabric. Swedish weavinghuck embroidery posted on december 21, 2010 by hannah ill be showing this form of embroidery in two very different materials. Weaving with peasant gold seethrough horsehair weaves between two cultures harriet karlsson swedish weave council 2004 award winner. This issue is written in swedish but comes with complete english translations in a separate booklet. Alphabet afghan swedish weaving pattern by swedish weave. Better to swedish weave than to vegetate in front of the t. In this weave, there is a pair of vertical longer threads woven at regular intervals across the fabric. Nordic needle is a global supplier of embroidery supplies with a mission to preserve heritage embroidery techniques through education and promotion so that generations to come will be able to enjoy the cultural significance and joy of needlework. Swedish weaving is a simple technique that can be used to embellish plain white linens like towels, table runners, or pillow cases. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Det ar inte livets leende angel med glans om vingarna, som nu bar kvin.
Leave a 2inch thread tail at the beginning of the row. Swedish weave booklets, designs, kits, fabrics and much more like huch embroidery with zweigart, huck fabric, pattern book. If you are interested in learning swedish weave huck embroidery, here is a free pattern to use to get started. Once the first side is finished, the stitcher begins again in the center and works out to the other margin. Swedish weaving is unique in that you only work on the front side of the fabric and stitching does not show on the back.
Swedish weaving patterns downloadable huck weaving free. You will only be passing it back and forth between the needles, weaving it over and under the stitches that are being knit with the first yarn. Floss or yarn is woven through the top threads of a loosely woven fabric such as huck toweling, monks cloth or aida cloth. Depending on how you weave over 2, under 2, or over 3, under 1 you will get different patterns. To weave row 2, start at the right end of row 1 and weave from right to left all the way across the rectangle mirroring row 1 and referring to the design chart and swedish weaving stitch guide. The finished size is about 38 inches by 48 inches, but can also be done as a wall hanging using aida cloth and perle cotton. Make a stitch, weave, make a stitch, turn, make a stitch, weave and so on. Translation for aware in the free english swedish dictionary and many other swedish translations. Netties needleworks swedish weaving patterns and monks cloth. In sweden there is a respect for excellent craftsmanship and each woven blanket, rug or tablecloth must be long lasting, made well with precision and with expert detail. This recently discovered fabric is new, old stock, is 100% cotton and comes in a variety of different colors as shown above. Swedish weaving patterns and instructions swedish weave.
The material is strong and is stabilized with heat to prevent stretching. Learn swedish weaving and huck embroidery with this fabulous book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Their key words are good quality, easy weave and easy care.
This chartpack contains basic instructions and clear charts for creating 2 unique and beautiful christmas ornaments. Pdf download only monks cloth afghans for christmas needlework pattern book. How to do swedish huck weaving embroidery vintage crafts. Ur en oansenlig larv klacks en farggrann fjaril och flyger ivag som om sjalva blommorna tog till vingarna. To weave, i pried apart the shed a few warps at a time and beat with the tips of my fingers, poking them hard against the fell line inside the shed. Swedish weaving is usually done on a fabric known as monks cloth. Swedish looms have shafts which consist of the two shafts bars and the heddles. Now you can learn to make beautiful throws, baby blankets, pillows, wall hangings, clothing and much more from this wonderful cloth. To weave the swedish knots at the center of the daisy stitches, turn the rectangle wrong side up. Inspiring afghans for swedish weaving kindle edition by kennedy. Easydoesit swedish weave towels leisure arts 3700 katherine kennedy pb 2004.
In the old days, the background fabric was made on a loom and then the designs are woven into the fabric. He intended it to be a baby afghan, and was saving it until i had a bab. Straight stitch with sewing machine across ends of band in valley between two weft rows. Huck refers to one of the fabrics used for this technique and the weaving bit becomes clear when you study how its done. Pdf download only learn to make monks cloth afghans.
See the pretty ornaments 1 snowflakes at nordic needle nordic needle is a global supplier of embroidery supplies with a mission to preserve heritage embroidery techniques through education and promotion so that generations to come will be able to enjoy the cultural significance and joy of needlework. When you have a square, start going the other direction. The style we are talking about today is best known as huck embroidery or swedish weaving. Work first 11 sts in swedish weave as before, k2tog with cc in back, k2tog with cc in front, work 31 sts in swedish weave, k2tog with cc in front, k2tog with cc in back, work last 11 sts in swedish weave 57 sts. If you do not have the free adobe acrobat reader, you can get it from the adobe website using the link below. Thrice woven 2lp wolves in the throne room thrice woven 2017. Apr 01, 2011 swedish weaving is interesting fabric art which is growing in popularity. Today, it is also used for afghans, placemats, table runners, pillows, and more. Tie up multiple shafts and treadles with unbelievable speedy accuracy. For this special, 3 patterns must be purchased at one time.
Swedish weaving aka huck weaving for beginners slant stitch. They are arranged as are bricks from row to onehalf row. You will love using this fabric to make any number of swedish weavehuck embroidery projects, including towels, runners, placemats, pillows, bookmarks and more. Helena forsas scott ar senior lecturer in swedish vid university. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Berattare i alla program ar skadespelaren hugo weaving. Unfollow swedish weaving free patterns to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How do i finish the four edges of my swedish weave afghan.
The four edges of the afghan need to be finished so they dont fray, ruining the hard work you have completed. Once you learn the basic stitches, the possibilities are endless. It could be because its easy to learn and the designs look very complicated but really arent. Finishing cut the finished warp from the loom and zigzag stitch the ends to prevent fraying. Traditional swedish weaving designs are usually mirror images.
Many students and customers say that netties swedish weaving patterns are very easy to follow and understand. May 01, 2020 swedish weave is usually worked from the center of the fabric out. Sometimes evenweave fabric such as aida can also be used. Alphabet afghan swedish weave designs pdf pattern instant digital download price. Swedish weave is done by picking up the vertical threads, called floats, on the front of the fabric so the stitching does not show on the back. Intro to swedish weave beginners kit table runner white sandras stitches by sandra jones white table runner project kit includes. Swedish weave towels booklet easydoesit designs by katherine kennedy price. Swedish weaving monks cloth baby afghan fiber arts. This is the simplest possible shaft and it is very easy to use. You will generally use embroidery floss or yarn, along with a bluntended yarn needle. Julies cross stitch swedish star swedishhuck weaving stitch this. You can use different sizes of heddles and can use long eyed heddles for pattern weaving.
It was used in the 1940s to decorate the borders of huck towels with embroidery floss. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The knife bubba sparxxx timo raisanen mogwai groove yumpu. We offer only branded, genuine and original charts. Use monks cloth fabric and swedish weaving designs from annies to create beautiful and traditional borders on table linens, towels, blankets and more. Table runners ekelund weavers sweden from our family tradition to yours. This surface embroidery form has several different versions and is known by many names.