SCANDINAVIAN SAMPLER
a krokbragd sampler // by Debby Greenlaw
WEAVING PATTERN
Inspired by a rosepath pattern found in a vintage Swedish book of weaving designs. The
sampler has a variety of motifs commonly found in krokbragd weaving. They are arranged
in colorful bands with a broader field in the middle of the design.
SKILL LEVEL EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
Intermediate
loom with at least 3 shafts and a minimum 11 ” / 25 cm weaving
width, 10-dent reed.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5 shuttles (or 5 bobbins, if using 2 boat shuttles), warping board,
Wet-finished: 10 ” / 25.5 cm wide x 14.5 ” / 37 cm long. reed hook, heddle hook, tapestry needle, measuring tape
YARN
Warp: Approximately 103 yd / 95 m of 8/4 unmercerized cotton from STRUCTURE
Georgia Yarn Company (1680 yd / 1530 m per 1/2 lb / 227 g cone; Weave Structure: krokbragd weave
100% Cotton) in white.
Warp Length: 1 yd / 91.5 cm (includes 20 ” / 51 cm take-up and
Weft: Approximately 270 yd / 247 m of 6/2 Borgs Tuna Wool (1538 loom waste)
yd / 1406 m per 1lb / 450 g in 3.5 oz skeins; 100% wool), 5 colours.
Sample shown in 3012 Denim (Colour B, 105 yd /96 m), Warp Ends: 103 (includes doubled selvages)
3318 Light Poppy (Colour R, 84 yd / 77 m), 3310 Canary Ends Per Inch (EPI): 10 EPI
(Colour Y, 53 yd / 49 m), 3746 Pastel Blue (Colour L, 45 yd / 41 m),
Picks Per Inch (PPI): 58 PPI
3001 Natural White (Colour W, 13 yd / 12 m).
Width in Reed: 10.1 ” (25.5 cm)
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SCANDINAVIAN SAMPLER // Greenlaw
Debby Greenlaw
by Debby Scandinavian Sampler
Weaving Draft
PATTERN NOTES PATTERN DIRECTIONSHeddles SINKING-SHED LOOM
Tie warp ends to front beam in 1 " / Choose the draftShaft
for the
1 type
25 of loom you Threading Draft and Sequence
2.5 cm bouts. will be using. Shaft 2
Shaft 3
25
25
repeat
Shaft 4 25 25
Totalaccording
100 to your times 1 2 3
The chart shows the weaving sequence Thread the heddles
3 3
through the middle dark / light blue loom’s draft or instructions. Remember to 2 2 2
double the first and last warp threads on 1 1 1
section. After weaving this section, 1
repeat
reverse the sequence starting with the either side. If your loom uses a tie-up, tie up 2
3
solid red stripe back to the beginning. according to the draft.
Begin by weaving a header in scrap yarn
Weaving Sequence JACK / RISING-SHED LOOM
to spread the warp evenly, then begin Threading Draft and Sequence
Weave using the treadling shown in the
the written pattern. Use the graphic as a repeat
draft and the weft colour sequence shown
reference. 25
in the chart. times 1 2 3
Each line of squares in the chart 3 3
2 2 2
represents 3 rows of the treadling FINISHING 1 1 1
1
sequence (9 picks total). Throw each
repeat
2
Work a double damascus edge across both 3
3-pick colour sequence listed, 3 times
ends of the sampler (not shown in the
per line of colour squares.
photo), or finish as desired.
LIFT PLAN / TABLE OR DOBBY LOOM
Needle weave the ends back into the fabric.
The Beat: Threading Draft and Sequence
Or, if you desire fringe, trim warp ends
Krokbragd requires a firm beat to repeat
evenly. 25
produce a weft-faced fabric. This is my times 1 2 3
Hard steam press on the wrong side.
weaving sequence: 3 3
You did it! 2 2 2
• With the shed open, generously 1 1 1
Take a photo and share it with us 2 3
repeat
angle or bubble the weft. 1 3 Debby Greenlaw
on Instagram with the hashtag 1 2 Scandinavian Sampler
• Close the shed. #schoolofsweetgeorgia! Weaving Draft
• Beat quickly and firmly, twice.
• Every third row (nine picks or one Heddles SINKING-SHED LO
line in the chart), pack in the weft Shaft 1 25 Threading Draft and
with a hand beater or press firmly Shaft 2 25
repeat
with the beater bar. Shaft 3 25
Shaft 4 25 25
Total 100 times 1 2
In Weaving Krokbragd, we weave this 3
2 2
rosepath-inspired pattern in traditional 1 1
Scandinavian colours. Watch the course 1
2
to see a demonstration weaving the
sampler as well as specific equipment
considerations.
JACK / RISING-SH
For more details about weaving on a Threading Draft and
floor loom, you can see our Multi-Shaft repeat
25
Weaving Basics course on the School of 1 2
times
SweetGeorgia. 3
2 2
SweetGeorgia Yarns wants to ensure 1 1
1
you have everything you need for 2
weaving success, so be sure to check
out our growing library of tutorials and
workshops at LIFT PLAN / TABLE
www.schoolofsweetgeorgia.com. Threading Draft and
repeat
25
SAMPLER // by Debby Greenlaw
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B, L, B PATTERN
L, B, B Weft Colour Key
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L, B, L Y = yellow
B, L, B W = white
B, B, L B = dark blue
B, L, L
B, B, L R = red
B, L, B L = light blue
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L, B, L DESIGNER BIO
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artisan fiber arts studio // krokbragd weaving
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author // preserving & creating handcrafted
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B, B, L traditions // weaving-spinning-dyeing //
B, L, B inspiration-education // green pastures farm
L, B, L WEB florafiber.live
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RAVELRY debbygtoo
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INSTAGRAM flora_fiber
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R, Y, R CREDITS
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Founder & Creative Director
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Felicia Lo
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Y, Y, Y Editorial & Design Director
W, B, W Tabetha Hedrick
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R, R, B Photography
R, B, R Debby Greenlaw
B, R, R Education Program Coordinator
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Greta Cornejo
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R, B, R Weaving Technical Editor
R, R, B Deanna Deeds
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B, B, B COPYRIGHT
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R, R, Y All pattern, text, photography, and charts
Y, Y, R copyright SweetGeorgia Yarns 2021.
R, R, Y This material may not be shared, distributed,
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B, B, B the author, nor may it be used to produce items
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