Bamboo Shadow Weave Shawl

Bamboo Shadow Weave Shawl  Designed by Robin Lynde for Handwoven, Nov/Dec 2006 (as featured on the cover). You’re going to love weaving this stunning yet surprisingly simple shadow weave shawl using two beautifully coordinated shades of 100% bamboo yarn. While shadow weave may appear intricate, it’s actually easy to master—even for new weavers! This structure is mostly plain weave with a firm, balanced hand, making it the perfect choice for a stylish, drapey shawl with visual depth and dimension. This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave this Bamboo Shadow Weave Shawl and available is several color options. Weave structure:  shadow weave Yarns: Bambu 7 in two coordinating colors. Equipment needed: 4 shaft loom; 10 or 15 dent reed; 25" weaving width; 2 shuttles. Finished size: one scarf 24" wide by 70" plus 8" twisted fringe. Instructions: You will need Handwoven November/December 2006, pages 32–34 from Long Thread Media.  In the magazine (Handwoven, November/December 2006), the last pick in the treadling repeat is missing. It should be a Lime pick on treadle 2.  Bambu 7 Shadow Weave Shawl is also available as a single pattern download. This kit includes all yarns needed to weave this shawl.  The pattern can be found in the Handwoven magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy. Photos by Joe Coca