Weaving Houndstooth: 1-Day Technique Workshop – 25.05.2025

Weaving Houndstooth – Technique Workshop
09:30-16:30, Sunday 25th May 2025

This workshop is perfect for novice/intermediate weavers looking to master the art of Weaving Houndstooth.

Over the course of the day, Truro Wool’s expert tutor and experienced weaver, Julie Cowan, will guide you through every step needed to create either two or three colour Houndstooth fabric using a Rigid Heddle Loom. Understanding that some participants may have their own loom, there are two price-points for this workshop, one if you wish to bring and use your own loom, and one if you wish to use one of Truro Wool’s looms.

By the end of the session you will have made a piece of Houndstooth fabric that will be approx 25cm wide. The maximum length you could achieve for your fabric will be 1.8 meters dependent upon the speed of your weaving.

Included:

• 1 x full day workshop
• Use of Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom (if that option is selected)
• Printed Warping and Weaving instructions
• Refreshments

Techniques covered:

• How to weave Houndstooth pattern in both 2 colour and 3 colour combinations
• Refresher on understanding a Rigid Heddle Loom and common weaving terms
• Quick refresher on Direct Warping
• Understanding how to achieve the correct ‘sett’ and a ‘balanced weave’
• How to maintain a neat selvedge
• Hem Stitch
• Finishing Techniques for your fabric

Skill Level:

• Novice/Improver
  • Participants should have knowledge of Direct Warping and how to plain weave

Material requirements:

• ALL participants:
  • If you wish to create two-colour Houndstooth, you will need 100g of Double Knit yarn in two colours (200g in total)
  • If you wish to create three-colour Houndstooth, you will need 100g of Double Knit yarn in three colours (300g in total)
  • The yarn ranges recommended for this workshop are West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, and West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece DK.
• Participants bringing their own loom:
  • In addition to the yarn outlined above, please also ensure that you have with you:
  • 7.5dpi heddle
  • Warping peg
  • Reed hook
  • Clamps
  • Shuttles

Date & Time:

• 09:30 – 16:30 Sunday 25th May 2025

Location: 

• St Clement’s Parish Hall, St Clement, Truro, TR1 1SZ

Lunch:

• Please bring a packed lunch

Age Requirement:

• Minimum 12 years

Maximum Participants:

• This workshop is limited to a maximum of 8 participants.

Cancellation Policy:

• If your circumstances change and you are unable to attend a workshop you have booked, please let us know as soon as possible. A 90% refund will be given if the cancellation is made more than 28 days in advance of the start of your workshop (10% is required to cover administrative costs incurred). Unfortunately, no refund can be given on cancellations made within 28 days of the start of the workshop, however, we would be willing to swap your booking over to another name, should you have a friend or family member that would wish to attend in your place.
• This workshop requires a minimum of 4 participants to run.
• Very rarely circumstances beyond our control may mean that workshops must be cancelled. Should this happen, the cost of your workshop will be fully refunded.