Framed Heart
Argyle
Several names suggested themselves to me for this design—most containing some form of the word diamond. In the end I decided to name it after Dame Diana Rigg who starred in the movie I watched while weaving this square. (I was watching In This House of Brede, based on the book of the same name by Rumer Godden. I could go into my lifelong obsession with Rumer Godden’s writing, but won’t. I enjoyed the movie very much. It was very thought-provoking.)
Diana
Five Diamonds—front
Chain Texture—can’t tell if this is front or back; it’s essentially the same on both sides
Come join the fun, if you haven’t already. Set your own goals—maybe a square each day…or two, three, more?
On the Tour de Weave group we’ll be posting our daily progress (and, if you’re like me, changing our goals almost daily). I might even toss out a challenge or two along the way!
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Here are a few diagrams for adding beads to heart patterns.
The Mini Heart can be woven with or without beads. It’s a new pattern (not yet tested) and I haven’t made separate without beads, double outline, or solid heart diagrams yet.
Single Outline Heart (with beads)—This diagram appears elsewhere on this blog, but I thought it also belongs on this post.
How to make a buttonhole—I learned this nifty trick from a book on rigid heddle weaving and saw that it would easily adapt to pin loom weaving.
Before plunging in with buttonholes on your treasured project, it’s a good idea to practice first.
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