Tablet weaving patterns: threading, diamonds and a Viking band

Tablet weaving makes strong patterned bands by turning square cards threaded with warp. A draft shows each card's four holes with its S or Z direction, and the woven band beside it. These nine cover a threading chart, a diamond band and a Viking band. Each comes as a colour draft, a symbol draft, or a hand-coloured sheet. Type a different band and the same draft layout carries it.

• a belt
• a strap or trim
• a historical band reproduction
• a first card-weaving band

Frequently asked questions

What do S and Z mean?

They mark the direction each card is turned.

What is the turning sequence?

The forward and back turns shown under the diamond band tell you how to turn the cards to build the pattern.

Which style prints in black and white?

The symbol draft, where each thread square carries a black symbol.

About toile

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