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Tod (1977, 172) laments, “Cloth made in the twill weave is not
only attractive but very durable and this fact makes it an
indispensable textile for both our clothes” and other woven
utility items produced to serve as functional rather than
attractive contrives.
On a warp-faced weave Tod (1977, 110) asserts, “... the
warp threads are usually set so closely together that the
weft is entirely covered and does not show at all except
at the selvages where it reverses to make each next row.”
Accordingly, a warp-faced weave shows patterns created as
a result of lifting at (least every third) warp yarn and let fall
patterning yarn threads. In this method of weaving, warp
threads cover up the weft.
And then, the weft-faced weave manifests itself as the
opposite or reverse of the warp-faced weave for the reason
that only the weft is noticeable and it totally covers the
warp. Tod (1977, 110) observes, “... only the weft shows
and the warp is set so far apart that the weft packs down
between the warp threads. The warp can be plain and
interesting since it does not show ... A design should be
planned in a series of interesting horizontal weft stripes.”
The balanced weave is easy to understand and use after
analysing the approach of making a paper weave. It uses
equal numbers of warp and weft threads. Tod (1977, 116)
remarks, “the weave may have a warp of one colour, ... in
which case the weft may be plain because the warp stripes
will lend colour and life to the rug ... ” This makes a balanced
weave resemble a plain weave.
We can conclude with Jenkins (1980, 185) creative advise; “...
a beginner will better understand the principle of weaving
if he or she starts with just two contrasting colours and does
a tabby weave, which is simple with alternating yarn overand-under.”
The non-woven interlacing techniques of weaving
As Jirousek (1995) reminds us, “non-woven interlacing
techniques include; knitting, crochet, netting and laces.”
Let us make a review of Eldershaw's (2002), concise analysis
of the non-woven interlacing techniques:
It can be produced by pulling thread from a
woven fabric. Almost all laces are typically made
from cotton or silk; by looping, twisting, or
Lace
knitting thread in varying patterns. A lace can be
knitted with any weight of yarn and they are used
for stylish fabric appearances.
This is a non-woven interlacing technique of
weaving nets. Other examples include fish nets,
mosquito nets and fabrics. Netting produces
open-mesh fabrics. Two strands can be tied into
Netting uniform knots and spaces. Spacing knots will
bring about change in dimensions or shapes of a
finished net. Netting can be done by using very
many techniques such as knotted and knot-less
as well as rectangular and hexagonal weaving.
This method uses two or three long straight
needles. Knitting can be done in very many
outstanding methods—like using only one set
of yarns. On every advancing row, a new thread
Knitting noose is pulled into and out of a prevailing loop.
The active stitches are kept on a needle up to
when another loop occurs to pass through them.
Knitting is a technique used to weave sweaters,
crafts, socks and other useful wears.
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Knitting
Twining
Ghiordes Knots
Crochet