Baby Wrap to Fit a Man's Wardrobe Weaving Pattern Download

Last year, Carl Friedlander became a grandfather for the first time. At his daughter-in-law's request, he wove a baby wrap carrier, based on her color selections, using plain weave. The bright colors and pattern suited her perfectly. Carl soon knew that he wanted a baby wrap carrier for himself, but with a more masculine appearance.

Structure: 8-shaft shadow weave

Loom Type: 8-shaft loom

Finished Dimensions: 28" x 213"

YARNS

Warp: 20/2 mercerized pearl cotton (8,400 yd/lb; UKI), #000 white, 4,538 yd; #116 black, 4,538 yd.

Weft: 20/2 mercerized pearl cotton, white, 3,460 yd; black, 3,460 yd.

Warp Ends: 1,210

Warp Length:7½ yd. long

SETTS

Warp: 40 epi (4/dent in a 10-dent reed).

Weft: 32 ppi

Width in the Reed: 30¼"

Take-up & Shrinkage: 8% in width and 9% in length.

Project originally published in Handwoven, March/April 2015