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4: the twill and diamond pattern bars (heddle bars)

The twill and diamond pattern bars (also called heddle bars) are simple and so fun. These bars create patterns with one color of yarn, so they’re easy for brand new weavers, but satisfying for more experienced weavers too.

The main trick is the floating selvedge, which is the first and last thread of every row. Watch the “floating selvedge section at about 2:25 of the video for everything you need to know.

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3: finishing a piece and removing it from the loom