Notes from the Loom- Vol1: Lampas weave on 8 shaft loom Type:Print version Roving yarn is a thick

Roving yarn is a thick bulky yarn which is not twisted like regular yarns

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Alpaca is five times warmer than sheep wool and silky soft

The unique high twist construction of eight finely spun singles are plied in pairs then plied again giving the finished yarn a sleek look with fabulous stitch definition which is less prone to pilling and abrasion

Included accessories : 4 standard bobbins

Notes from the Loom- Vol1: Lampas weave on 8 shaft loom Type:Print version Roving yarn is a thickThis booklet documents the explorations and experimentations done with a lampas weave structure on an eight shaft loom and studies its historical context, technical construction and material behaviour. Authored by Kavisha Masand after extensive trials using 8 shaft handloom at Shuttles & Needles, Chennai. This booklet also includes detailed drafting and threading patterns for the woven swatches, allowing readers to clearly understand the structures