Prism

For me, weaving can be a form of meditation. The careful and rhythmic movement of my hands helps me to slow down and breathe, so there are times when I need to weave something straightforward and theraputic. This band came from that need in the days after we lost someone from my circle. I didn't know her as well as others, but she was loved by many and well-liked by even more and will be deeply missed.

This is a very simple weave. Just thread the tablets and turn them forward each pick until you have a build-up of twist behind them, then turn them backward each pick to weave it out (or flip them and continue turning them forward). Once you have the rhythm in your fingers, you can let your mind roam free.

I wove the sample band in King Cole Merino-Blend 4ply in the colours Aran (white), cranberry (red), cinnamon (orange), mustard (yellow), grass (green), sapphire (blue), and blackcurrant (purple).

Click here for a text version of the draft

Click here for the TDD file for the draft

As with all of the free drafts/patterns on this site, you are welcome to weave them, sell bands woven using them, and use them to teach other weavers, just as long as you state where you found them.