Crackle-Weave Fantasy

Day 56: The three panels of "Crackle-Weave Fantasy" (HPB green book, p. 196, #VI) are done, but as you can see from the lower picture, I still have enough warp on the roller to make at least an additional three feet of cloth. I always warp extra length just in case things don't go quite as planned. Depending on the width, any additional yardage can be used as towels, a table runner, placemats, even a cover for a throw pillow, and of course I always like to have a little piece of any new-to-me draft or fiber for my weaving files. Again, once the three panels are off the loom and stitched together, I'm considering weaving a band to use as trim around all four sides. This will require a decision, though. The reverse of this particular fabric is as attractive as the side shown. The overall look is darker. Which is the "right" side? Crackle-weave patterns often require that judgment call. The floats are short in crackle as opposed to other overshot structures, never crossing more than three or four warp threads. However, in crackle, a tabby is not always required as it is in true overshot, by virtue of the coloured weft not necessarily needing to be secured in place by a plain-weave throw. Crackle is an excellent structure to explore for newcomers to the overshot technique.