29 October – 10 December 2024
An in-depth exploration of this fascinating and versatile weave structure
Double huck is a surprisingly versatile weave, which can be used on 8 shafts to create elegant scarves with a beautiful drape or soft, squishable blankets and towels.
If you would like to know…
- What’s a good yarn for double huck
- How to choose a suitable sett
- How to create patterns with double huck
- How to stitch two layers together invisibly
- And even how to go beyond 8 shafts and design for 12, 16 or more
…then this workshop will give you all you need to discover the potential of double huck.
What does this class cover?
I’ll be your guide on a six-week practical exploration of double huck
We also have a bonus lesson for those who want to look at designing for more than 8 shafts.
Who is this class for?
This class is for you if you have an eight-shaft loom and some experience of double weave on 4 or 8 shafts.
If you haven’t done any double weave before, then I recommend starting with my online workshop Understand Double Weave on 8 Shafts (which does include some bonus content on double huck as well!)
If you are not sure whether you are ready for double huck, then you might want to read the course FAQ page for more guidance.
There is no requirement to have any particular kind of eight-shaft loom. However, a countermarche loom is not suitable for this course.* I recommend using a table loom if you have access to one. While the course does include full instruction on tie-ups for rising or sinking shed looms, the flexibility of a table loom will enable you to get the most out of the design options we’ll explore.
* We will discuss ways to use a countermarche loom for double huck as part of the bonus class.
How will it work?
The course will begin on Tuesday 29 October 2024. From that date you will have access to the core learning materials as well as our friendly and inclusive discussion forum at Weaving Space Online. The group will be limited in size, so that we can get to know each other and foster a real class community. My aim is not to enrol as many people as possible, but to offer a genuine workshop experience.
In order to make sure you can access all the teaching wherever you are, the core learning materials are all pre-recorded and will be available to you forever. These include slide presentations, video demonstrations, written transcripts and interactive worksheets. You can use them all at your own pace.
You’ll also be invited to join the class community at the Weaving Space Online community hub, where you can get support from me and share your progress with fellow students. This is a privately hosted space on Circle, so there is nothing to distract us from the weaving!
And last, but by no means least, there will be live sessions every week during the six weeks of the course and at the end of the final week. Each week I will introduce the next topic, share examples and answer your questions.
There are two different class times every Tuesday, so you can pick the time that suits your schedule or time zone best – or switch around, if your commitments vary from week to week. The second session will be recorded so that you can catch up later if necessary.
On Sundays there will be an additional ‘drop-in’ session, which is not recorded. This is an informal session for asking questions, sharing weaving tips and making the most of our international community of weavers.
* Times are all given in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). To check what the times will be in your time zone I recommended this converter.
This course will be a journey of experimentation and discovery. I can’t wait to see where it takes you!
Key facts
Have a question?
Check out the FAQs here, and if you can’t find the answer then just email me!