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Abrazo woven shawl for Orchid
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Finished
May 28, 2017
June 8, 2017

Abrazo woven shawl for Orchid

Project info
Weaving
Orchid
11-1/2" x 60"
Tools and equipment
20" Knitters Loom
Yarn
7.5 epi x 10 ppi
Americo Original Abrazos
1 skein
Notes

Warping

Yarn is doubled
7.5-dent reed
Width on reed = 14”
107 ends x 70” warp

Warp = 56 g = 576 yards

Weaving

Yarn is doubled
Allow for 2-4” fringe.
Hemstitch in bundles of 3 ends (4 ends at each edge).
Weave 10 ppi x 66”

Weft = 53 g = 545 yards

Finishing

Off loom 12-1/2” x 64”

After wet soak (colour runs!!), a vinegar rinse, a short tumble in low dryer, and then hang dry, it came to 11-1/2” x 60”

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Finished
May 28, 2017
June 8, 2017
About this yarn
Abrazos
by Americo Original
Lace
55% Rayon from Bamboo, 44% Cotton
1028 yards / 100 grams

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  • Project created: May 30, 2017
  • Updated: June 10, 2017