July 2023 s&Z
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This month we dive into basket weave textures. Basket weaves are a common feature in Coptic patterns. They can be used to cover a large area, or as horizontal or vertical borders. They are used to separate the different designs in this piece in the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA72475
Note: Each motif calls for a different number of loops. Motif A is a 2-2 basket weave, with 2 S stitches, 2 Z stitches, and a 4-row repeat. Motif B is a 2-3 basket weave with 2 S stitches, 3 Z stitches, and a 6-row repeat. Motif C is a 4-4 basket weave with 4 S stitches, 4 Z stitches, and a 6-row repeat. Invitation: Use the repeats in one of these motifs to create a project of any size. Design Challenges for those who want to move toward designing your own patterns: 1. After doing rows of basket weave (any motif) switch to vertical stripes with the same number of S and Z stitches. See the April Challenge for a refresher on vertical stripes. Note the difference in width of cloth and texture when the motif changes. The brim of the brown hat above is vertical stripes, and the top of the hat is 4-4 basket weave. 2. Chart out and then make a sample with strips of 2-2 or 2-3 basket weave to the edge of a motif you’ve learned this year. |
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A note about instructions and charts:
The instructions include a photo of the completed motif, the written shorthand pattern, and a chart with Carol’s notation.
The charts include a possibly higher-resolution version of the chart with Carol’s notation, and a shorthand chart which shows only the S and Z stitches. The shorthand chart is recommended for those who are comfortable with the transitions from S to Z and do not need to know which stitches are on the back threads and which are on the front threads.
The instructions include a photo of the completed motif, the written shorthand pattern, and a chart with Carol’s notation.
The charts include a possibly higher-resolution version of the chart with Carol’s notation, and a shorthand chart which shows only the S and Z stitches. The shorthand chart is recommended for those who are comfortable with the transitions from S to Z and do not need to know which stitches are on the back threads and which are on the front threads.
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Motif A
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Motif B
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Motif C
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So, the chart is for 32 threads. If you want to work with a wider warp, how do you expand the pattern. The document at the right, prepared for the February motif will show you how.
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#11186 from the Kelsey Museum