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Two-Heddle Twills: Weaving the Fraser Scarf

Handwoven on a rigid heddle loom using two heddles, meet the Fraser Scarf pattern by Amanda Wood! Inspired by the colours of the riverfront near the SweetGeorgia Studio, this pattern is part of Amanda’s new Two-Heddle Twills online course at the School of SweetGeorgia. Crafted with just two skeins of SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine yarn, a luxurious silk-and-linen blend, this twill scarf is both stylish and practical. Its generous length allows you to wrap it around your neck multiple times, making it a go-to accessory during cooler days and nights.

Fraser Scarf in colourways: Brass and Natural
Fraser Scarf in colourways: Forest Walk and Foggy Dew

TWO-HEDDLE WEAVING AT THE SCHOOL

Many rigid heddle weavers reach a point where plain weave feels limiting. While pick-up sticks can add variety, they can also slow us down, interrupting that wonderful weaving rhythm we love: the smooth flow of opening sheds, passing the weft through, and changing sheds. But what if we could break free from plain weave without disrupting our weaving groove?

In Amanda Wood’s earlier course at the School of SweetGeorgia, Two-Heddle Weaving, we are introduced to the theory behind weaving with two heddles, showing how to create multiple sheds using pick-up sticks and two heddles. Now, we’re taking it a step further, using just two heddles to weave beautiful twill patterns, adding striking diagonal lines to our handwoven fabric.

How to weave using two heddles on a rigid heddle loom taught by weaving instructor Amanda Wood
Amanda Wood weaving the Fraser Scarf on a rigid heddle loom, part of the Two-Heddle Twills course

With the Two-Heddle Twills course, rigid heddle weavers learn the two-heddle theory with and without pick-up sticks. From how to dress your loom, tips for fixing mistakes before you start weaving, learning multiple twill drafts, and more.

If you haven’t watched Amanda’s first course yet, we highly recommend starting there to build a strong foundation in dressing your loom and working with two heddles.

THE FRASER SCARF PATTERN

Weaving twill with two heddles requires a specific threading setup. Make sure to carefully thread the two heddles following the Threading Drafts A & B included in the pattern. Watch the video lessons in the course for more details about how to apply twill theory to a rigid heddle loom.

Fraser Scarf in colourways: Forest Walk and Foggy Dew
Fraser Scarf in colourways: Brass and Natural

To finish the scarf, Amanda hemstitched the ends with loose fringe. The scarves have a structured drape, and the length of the cloth allows you to wrap it twice around your neck.

Close up of the hemstitching and ends of the Fraser Scarf weaving design by Amanda Wood in earthy green hues by SweetGeorgia Yarns
2/1 twill produces a different look to each side — one side darker, one lighter

We look forward to sharing more SweetGeorgia project inspiration with you. Telling stories through colour and fibre play, writing these stories through knitting, crocheting, and weaving.

Join us at the School of SweetGeorgia to and explore our rigid heddle courses to help guide you along in your weaving journey. There is also our SweetGeorgia Discord server where a community of fibre arts makers are meeting and discussing the projects they are making. We hope you join us there!

Handwoven Fraser Scarf weaving design by Amanda Wood in golden hand-dyed yarn by SweetGeorgia Yarns
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Handwoven Fraser Scarf in 2/1 Twill

Woven on a rigid heddle loom with two heddles, the Fraser Scarf by Amanda Wood is crafted with just two skeins of SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine linen and silk blend yarn.
Craft Weaving
Maker Amanda Wood
Designer Amanda Wood
Skill Level Intermediate
Weave Structure Twill

Equipment

Materials

WARP YARN

WEFT YARN

Instructions

  • Download the Fraser Scarf pattern. If you are a School member, it’s included with your membership. This pattern is featured in Two-Heddle Twills course at the School of SweetGeorgia.

WARPING THE LOOM

  • Warp your rigid heddle loom making sure to carefully thread the two heddles following the Threading Drafts A & B included in the pattern (page 4).
    For help with how to warp a loom, we recommend watching the Two-Heddle Twills course at the School of SweetGeorgia.

WEAVING THE SCARF

  • Using the weft yarn and following the heddle sequence, weave for the desired length, placing each weft pick at about 14 picks per inch. Remember to cultivate squares of open space between the warp and weft.
  • Weave 1" / 2.5 cm of cloth. With the yarn tail, thread a tapestry needle and hemstitch across the beginning of the cloth in groups of four ends. 
  • Continue weaving in pattern until the scarf measures the desired length. Break the weft yarn leaving a yarn tail approximately four times the width of the warp. 
  • Thread a tapestry with the yarn tail and hemstitch the end of the cloth in groups of four warp ends.
  • Cut the scarf off the loom.
  • Weave in the ends and fix any mistakes in the scarf.
  • To wet-finish, machine wash warm gently with mild detergent. Machine dry on low to medium heat (or air-dry) until just damp. Gently press with a steam iron on low heat with a cotton pressing cloth. Trim tails close to the fabric and cut fringe to 1" / 2.5 cm, or the desired length. Enjoy!
    Handwoven Fraser Scarf weaving design by Amanda Wood in golden hand-dyed yarn by SweetGeorgia Yarns

Notes

Woven in a linen and silk blend yarn, the Fraser Scarf is ideal for those with wool allergies or for warm-weather wearing — a perfect idea for gifting.
  • Weave Structure: Twill on two heddles
  • Loom: Rigid heddle loom with a minimum weaving width of 12″ / 30.5 cm and double heddle block. 
  • Warp Length: 3 yd / 2.7 m (includes 20″ / 51 cm loom waste incorporating 2″/ 5.4 cm for fringes, 4″ / 10 cm for take-up, 3 1/2″ / 9 cm for shrinkage)
  • Warp Ends: 128 ends
  • Width in Reed: 9 3/4″ / 24 cm
  • Woven Length: 84″ / 213 cm
 

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