Twining or twisted header [7]

ByJanys Hyde
Creating a twisted header (or footer)

to create a neat finish for the lower end of your work you will need:

  • Your pre-prepared frame already warped up
  • Small bundle of natural cotton yarn (warp thread) from kit
  • Scissors
  • Weaving comb
  • One strip of card (from kit)

NB — the twining begins on the bottom left of the frame of course, but my demonstration shows work from only half-way across the warp threads. I had already completed the first section before filming

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