I consider a 4 forward- 4 backward weave to be a very easy weave. Setup of course is set up, but the weave goes very quickly. To make it even easier, I tie a string around hole D on the left hand card when it’s in AD position. That way I always know when I’m home and ready to change direction. The other thing I do is count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. If I’m on 1-4 I’m going forward. If I’m on 5-8 I’m going backward.
Between the two practices, I keep my mind on the weaving and not out wandering.
Pinterest has many easy patterns and I have them pinned under Card Weaving Easy in my Fiber Arts folder (Deborah Peters). In addition, I have started using a pattern making app: SeiZenn from raktres.com. It allows you to design band patterns and is great!
My current project is from an original pattern I’m calling Blue Lotus. It’s only 16 cards and oh so pretty. I’m weaving it in #20 cotton and it’s 7/16” wide. I have a few ideas about where I’ll use it. Requires some sewing…
Here are several other new patterns. Try them if you like. It’s interesting to see what they look like using different sizes of yarn. Delicate in fine yarn to bold with 8/4 cotton.
Thistle
24 cards
4 forward, 4 backward
24 Cards
4 forward 4 /ackward
Dancing Gulls, 24 cards, 4 forward 4 backward
Giraffes, 45 cards, 4 forward 4 backward
Western Diamonds, 24 cards, 8 forward, 8 backward
Hope you have fun with these!
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