Bobilon Maxi T-Shirt yarn is a recent addition to our store that has been begging to be used! Amy found inspiration with the "Maria" Rag Rug designed by Inga Krook which is found in A Handwoven Treasury. She put her own spin on it and came up with the design we're sharing with you all! This rag rug features a mirrored design on either end, but the monk's belt repeats and color changes are what make this rug visually striking!
Equipment Needed
- 4 shaft loom (Amy used a countermarche loom)
- 10 dent stainless steel reed
- Double boat shuttle & bobbin and 2 or 3 ski shuttles
- Sewing machine for hems
Yarns
Warp: Maysville 8/4 Cotton Rug Warp - Medium Gray - 2 spools
Weft: Bobilon Maxi T-Shirt - 1 of each in Smoky, Mr. Gray, Stone
For the hems: Maysville 8/4 Cotton Rug Warp - Medium Gray
Setts
Warp: 10 epi
Weft: ~ 5 ppi
Dimensions (approximate)
Width in reed: 26.4"
Woven length: ~51.25" including the .75" of the hem on both sides once sewn
Finished size (not washed) : ~24" x 51.25"
Weave Structure
Plain weave & Monk's Belt
Warp
Warp 4 yards using 8/4 rug warp and warp 266 ends (1064 total yards). Instead of using a floating selvedge, Amy doubled the warp ends in the first and last heddles.
Draft
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Weft
Hems: Weave 2 inches of hem with 8/4 rug warp (the same you use in your warp) in a double boat shuttle for a doubled weft.
Using the rug Amy wove as an example these colors will be represented by letters. Color A = Smokey, Color B = Mr. Gray, Color C = Stone
Get creative with your own color sequences!
Weft order:
2 inches of hem using doubled 8/4 Rug Warp
15 picks A
Alternate single picks: B, A, B, A, B, A, B
2 picks A
Alternate single picks: B, A, B, A, B, A, B
10 Picks A
6 picks B
Alternate single picks: C, B, C, B, C, B, C
2 picks B
Alternate single picks: C, B, C, B, C, B, C
6 picks B
6 picks C
Alternate single picks: A, C, A, C, A, C, A
2 Picks C
Alternate single picks: A, C, A, C, A, C, A
6 picks C
6 picks A
Alternate single picks: B, A, B, A, B, A, B
2 Picks A
Alternate single picks: B, A, B, A, B, A, B
6 Picks A
*Repeat B/C sequence*
*Repeat C/A sequence*
*Repeat A/B sequence*
*Repeat B/C sequence*
*Repeat C/A sequence*
10 picks A
Alternate single picks: B, A, B, A, B, A, B
2 picks A
Alternate single picks: B, A, B, A, B, A, B
15 Picks A
2 inches of hem using doubled 8/4 Rug Warp
Finishing
Fold and sew hems.
Suggested Color Palettes
Resources:
Krook, Inga. ""Maria" Rag Rug." A Handwoven Treasury, edited by Jane Patrick. Fort Collins, CO: Interweave, 1990.
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