SELVAGEOver.
Under.
Together.
Two directions.
Endless ways to meet.
One holds.
One travels.
Warp
The lengthwise threads establish the structure.
Weft
The crossing threads move through that structure.
The pattern lives at the crossing.
A thread passes over, then under. Change that sequence and the surface changes with it.
Read across. Then down.
Each filled square marks a crossing. Follow a row to read the repeat, then check the next row.
These are visual pattern studies. The sheets describe a graphic repeat, not a machine file or a finished textile specification.
A good edge
keeps its line.
- 1
Set the direction
Choose which way the long lines travel.
- 2
Repeat patiently
Use the same small unit until its rhythm is clear.
- 3
Check the edge
Make the final crossing as deliberate as the first.
Step back from the grid.
Look for a continuous rhythm before looking for tiny details.
Why are the colors so different?
Strong contrast makes the crossing order easy to read. The two colors represent the two directions of the study.
Can I change the file?
Yes. The download is an editable SVG drawing. Open it in a vector editor and keep the original as a reference.
