Henry's attic, ypp, sett, etc.

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Julia G Kiesel

almost 3 years ago

Hi,

I am a knitter and spinner turned new weaver with a Jane loom, aiming to use my handknitting stash for weft in 24: wide shawls.

Does anyone know where I might find sett and ypp for
Henry's Attic Silk and Ivory and
Soie Naturelle 3 ply and
prime alpaca?
Or even a general chart for weavers who use Henry's Attic?

Thanks,
Julia K

Sandra

almost 3 years ago

Welcome aboard, Julia! Have you watched Season 1 Episode 4 - Let’s Have a Little Chat About Sett - where Jane explains sett and shows us how to establish a sett to use on yarns we have in our stash? I would suggest you use her technique and sample - including finishing - on each of the yarns you plan to use to make sure you have a sett you are happy with before weaving any shawls. Jane has even included a blank Master Sett Chart so you can keep track of your setts for yarns that you use.

Julia G Kiesel

almost 3 years ago

Thanks, Sandra. I had only been through the cotton one, not the wool one. I had to watch both for it to "click."

I've made a sett chart of my own that will include columns for yardage per 100 grams to help me get used to the numbering system.

I've also gone through my Ravelry account and tagged all the yarns that seem obvious for weaving, like the Harrisville wool I have, and Henry's Attic, and lace weight singles which would work for weft better than warp.

Jane has completely changed the way I understand wrapping around a ruler, why negative space matters in weaving, why balance matters, and how to calculate the warp and weft for a project.

I do need to buy some cotton, for warp and for towels.

Thanks much,
Julia K