Rep Weaves
27 Projects Using New and the Classic Patterns
Laila Lundell
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Scandinavian rep weave, or ripsmatta in Swedish, is a simple weave structure
where the warp almost always covers the weft. Traditionally used as a rug technique
but in actuality a very versatile method, it is well-known in weaving circles
as immeasurably fun because it is simple and very fast to weave. Classic styles
are characterized by bold, geometric patterns that appeal to both the purist
and the modernist, and are easily used as a source of inspiration—as in
this book—for exciting variations and novel color combinations.
Despite its charms, rep weave is notorious for being difficult to treadle and
requiring the kind of advanced loom rarely available at home or during short
weaving classes. Understandably, these issues have “scared away”
amateur weavers in the past. Now, finally, author Laila Lundell—Executive
Advisor for the National Handicrafts Council of Sweden and author of the international
bestseller The Big Book of Weaving—provides an easy-to-use, highly
illustrated manual that makes the rep weave technique accessible to all. With
Rep Weaves: 27 Projects Using New and Classic Patterns, you no longer
have to fear threading and harness tie-up, nor falling in love with a beautiful
pattern you can’t possibly weave on the basic loom you already have. Lundell
explains a breakthrough method for threading and harness tie-up that is so easy,
weavers of any experience level and ability will be capable of completing every
project in the book—and others—on an ordinary counterbalance loom
(no specialized equipment needed!)
Lundell includes both classic patterns and her own variations, using checks,
stripes, and bands to create stunning rugs, placemats, table runners, and curtain
valances. Themes and colors span the spectrum, certain to tantalize the most
discerning weaving enthusiast’s palate. All drafts are followed by thorough
explanations and step-by-step instructions, as well as photos and illustrations
to ensure success for the unpracticed weaver, as well as help those with experience
problem-solve. Patterns increase in complexity as you advance through the book,
beginning with two and four harness weaves and moving on to six and eight harnesses—so
you won’t grow bored as you progress. With Lundell’s book in hand,
your rep weaving future knows no bounds.
LAILA LUNDELL is the Executive Advisor for the National Handicrafts
Council of Sweden and the former director and weaving instructor at the Friends
of Textile Art Association’s Weaving School. Her international bestseller
The Big Book of Weaving is also available from Trafalgar Square Books.
112 pp • 8 ½ x 10 ½ • 28 color photos, 85 diagrams
• 978 1 57076 467 7 • $27.95
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