by: Gretchen

Homestead Cotton Color Gamp Kits

July 10th, 2021 by Gretchen | Posted in General News, Kits, New arrivals at Halcyon Yarn, SM_TPE, SM_TPEF, Weaving |

Temporarily Sold Out! (Wow, that was fast!)

We’re so glad you like the project and apologize that we ran out of these kits faster than expected. If you would like to place a back order for this item we are glad to put you on the list and ship or contact you as soon as they are back in stock. We do not yet have an ETA, but we’re working on restocking as quickly as possible and will keep you updated! Please call or email with any questions or to place a back order.

NEW! Homestead Cotton Gamp Kits – special introductory price for a limited time!

Color Gamps give weavers a wonderful opportunity to better understand the interactions that happen when you blend colors. They’re both playful (yay rainbows!) and practical, plus you’ll create a set of functional items to provide both a color study reference and a pop of fresh hues in your home or studio.

Our newest color gamp project uses a simple 8/2 unmercerized cotton and the colors are more muted than many traditional primary color gamps. We love the softer palette and we’re eager to wind up our bobbins and roll out a picnic with these cheerful and instructive pieces.

The 12 color (wheel) gamp is a traditional way of providing weavers with a chance to “play with the crayons”. This project creates a color study in a combination of plain weave with a corner motif in huck lace, to hang in your weaving space for reference. For this summery and light-hearted interpretation we have provided an opportunity to weave six practical and beautiful kitchen towels (18.5” x 27”) suitable for hanging or gifting, plus a set of six beautiful fringed oversized “picnic” napkins (18.5″ x 18.5”).

Our Homestead Cotton Color Gamp project is suitable for intermediate beginners and beyond. This color study uses subdued versions of the 12 traditional colors plus black, white and grey in 8/2 Homestead unmercerized cotton. Written for a 4-shaft loom with a weaving width of at least 20.5 inches. Although 8/2 cotton threads are fairly fine and can be delicate on their own, the finished pieces are durable and very absorbent. It’s a perennial favorite for any type of kitchen towels or table linens.
Sett: EPI 18 (a 12 dent reed with mixed sleying works well too)
Beat: 18 PPI

Get ready to weave this summery set, and then to enjoy them for al fresco dinners on the porch!