Here are some examples of Finnish weaving techniques of Double weave Pickup and Täkänä.
This post has been updated. The revised version can be found here:
Takana
29″ x 40″
Warp: 2 ply wool
Sett: 32 epi
Weft: 2 ply wool
16 ppi
Tantrika2 – Double Weave Pick Up
Tantrika shows how to weave the double weave pickup technique.
Täkänä Double Weave Pickup
Warp: 2 ply wool
Sett: 24 epi
Weft: 2 ply wool
12 ppi
Doubleweave Pickup
A lovely example of how to do double weave pickup
Backstrap Weaving and Finnweave
An inspirational blog about Finnweave and backstrap weaving.
Finnweave Pickup Weaving draft
More Finnish Textiles
Vintage Finnish Raanu Wall Hangings
Weaving Workshops
I am now offering one-to-one weaving workshops. All workshops are held in my home studio in Chichester, UK. If you are planning a trip to the UK, why not add a short workshop to your trip. More information can be found at my website: Paivatar Yarns – Scandinavian Weaves Workshop