On the second day of the weaving intensive, I learned to remove the yarn from the warping wheel and transfer it to the loom. I am told that this is the part that weavers like the least. After a few hours of teaching and supervision, my teacher left me with the task of completing the yarn transfer independently. It was time to fly solo.
Alone, with the loom, I found a sense of peace settle in. Albinoni played in the background while I worked. There was an occasional visitation from our faithful corgi, who has already found a spot under the loom where she likes to sleep. I think she will be a good ‘loom dog’. It took a bit of training when she first discovered the baskets filled with balls of yarn. It looked like great fun to her. Luckily, she learns quickly, but not without a look of disappointment in her eye.
The time went swiftly and before I knew it, the task was completed. I can hardly wait until the next lesson. In the meantime, I picked up a beginners book on weaving during our excursion to Harrisville Designs. It will keep me occupied. I keep opening the door to the room where the loom is kept, just to take a peek.
I am dreaming of winter days, looking out at the snow falling, while I sit at the loom.
October 4, 2014
