Further explorations of network drafting with initials greater tnan straight 4-end. In this first example, for 8 shafts, I have used a point twill as the initial: 1-2-3-4-3-2.The resulting threading is tromped as writ, and the tieup has no floats longer than 2. Maximum float length in the resulting draft is 5.
The same process is followed in the following draft for 16 shafts. Max float lenth in the tieup is 3, and max float length in the full draft is 5.
I haven’t yet woven these drafts but I suspect the combination of plain weave and areas of longer floats will produce a lacy fabric suitable for table linens, curtains, etc.
The software I’m using for these explorations is TempoWeave from LoftyFiber.
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