This is a project I've had in mind for my grandsons. The "big" brother is 3 years old and the little brother is 1 month old. I doubt either one will actually appreciate the gesture, but a handwoven gift from their grandmother is something I want to do! And with the Glimakra set up with a new treadle tie-up system, I'm anxious to see how that goes.
I've done my yarn calculations a bit backwards. Rather than start with a finished size, I'm starting with an on-loom size. I have an idea of the draw-in and shrinkages, and the final size really isn't technical; in the ball park baby blanket size will do.
- on-loom width: 40 inches
- sett: 8 e.p.i.
- on-loom length: 40 inches
- crochet edges so no fringe: 3-4 inches between blankets
- loom waste: 28 inches (I'm never sure about this with the Glimakra)
- Total warp yardage: 2960 yards
- length for each blanket will be same as width, 40 inches
- on-loom width 40 inches x 8 p.p.i. = 320 inches for 1 inch of fabric
- on-loom project length: 80 inches
- 320 x 80 = 25,600 inches = 712 yards
I want to use Hobby Lobby Baby Bee Sweet Delight because it's cuddly soft and washable. And this week it's on sale for 30% off, so now's the time to buy. Hopefully, I can find enough skeins to pull it off.
