Weave a Diagonal

Weaving a diagonal shape isn't hard, in this lesson I'll show you how to weave a diagonal horizontally on your little loom.

Let's Dig Into Diagonals

For your first diagonal, it’s much easier if the two colors you use are the same kind of yarn. If one strand is thicker than the other, you’ll run into problems. Save that sort of creativity for later - after you've had a bit of practice.

Here’s a diagram to show you the weave structure.

 

Weave 2 rows of color A.

 

Weave one row to the right, but turn back on the second warp end in from the right.

Repeat, turning back on the third warp end in from the right.

Keep weaving this pattern, returning on the next warp thread in from the right.

 

Once you finish weaving color A’s diagonal, weave color B in on top of color A...

 

until color B reaches the left side.

 

You can keep weaving these diagonal shapes, or you can turn them into triangle patterns.

 

Now you’re ready to try weaving diagonals with more than two colors. Have fun experimenting with color combinations and triangles!

Get my Book! 

• You never know where you might find yourself weaving.
• In the park, under a tree, or maybe even up in the tree!
• No worries, this little book will fit right into your project bag, so you can take it with you anywhere your heart desires. And you will be a happy weaver.

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Here are the looms you can find in my shop:

Lucy Loom - 5 x 7 inches - Acrylic 

 

Annie Loom - 5.5 x 10 inch - Wood

 

Do you like tiny things? I do!

 

Tiny Loom - 2.5 x 3.5 inches - Wood

Are you confused by weaving terms? 

I’ve got something to help you keep your brain sorted.

A pdf with photos and illustrations to help you remember the basic weaving terms.