Day 346: As one friend put it, this was a "doodle," an experiment to see which fibers in my stash were a suitable combination for krokbragd weaving. I hung 69 ends roughly six feet in length using natural 8/4 carpet warp at 7.5 ends per inch (grudgingly revised after an unsatisfactory false start at 10 epi) and used 8/2 cotton for the weft. I've turned the corners back to show how very different krokbragd appears on the reverse. While the face bears intricate designs, the back of the piece shows long floats which, although still attractive, are unsuitable for the functional surface. Krokbragd is a popular weave for rugs when made with heavier yarns because of its weight and compactness. At this weight, it is ideal for table mats or coasters.
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