Ermine 4: a change in direction
Ermine spots can be depicted as either being parallel to the edges of a band, or perpendicular to it. This pattern is one of the first I devised that shows … Continue reading Ermine 4: a change in direction
Tag: 4 hole
Ermine 3: Tiniest Ermine
Here I offer three patterns for “mini” ermine points. They require a maximum of 18 cards. Each can be reproduced with as few as 12 cards (8 pattern cards plus 2 border cards either side). Do you want to try doubleface tablet weaving? Have a go with these 🙂
A squire’s belt for a viking
Valda asked me to make a tablet woven squire belt that was appropriate to her viking persona’s best outfit. I asked whether she was aiming for authenticity, or if she’d … Continue reading A squire’s belt for a viking
Musical notes
Two tablet woven bookmarks made for largesse in 2018.
Ermine 2
A second pattern for tablet woven ermine points running parallel to the edges of the band.
A Scattering of Oak Leaves
One chart – many possibilities
How to make 4 hole cards for tablet weaving
A low cost approach to making cards, and if you really get the weaving bug, you can make enough to keep several projects on the go at once!
The longest warp
Looking back at working on the first two tablet woven bands I made using silk.
Garters, otters & swords
Garters for Mistress Catlin le Mareschale
