Bird's-Eye Diamonds

Day 68: At the end of the second pastel striped placemat, I decided it was time for a shift of gears in the weaving department. Selecting a weft thread which more closely matched the warp in weight, I changed from a sequence using six treadlings to one using fourteen. The resultant pattern clearly shows how "bird's-eye" got its name, the nested diamonds each looking like the eye of a bird. It requires a little more concentration to prevent mistakes, but any error becomes apparent quickly as the diamonds fail to close properly. A good weaver keeps an eye on the fabric! Both faces of this pattern are identical, making it ideal for towels or washrags which will be fringed upon completion.