I am interested in starting to weave on Monk's cloth. I have done a lot of huch work years ago but cannot get any toweling here in my area to do it now. I see there is also Monk's cloth availabe but I have not tried it as yet. Would love some feed back on this topic.....ANN
ann1@pathcom.com

frostygal, I just returned from 4 mos. in Arizona, many of the ladies in our rv park were working on afghans of monks cloth, it seems very popular down there..
Dona

Hi Frostygal, I was learning how to do swedish weaving just before we left Panama City Beach.It is simple enough to learn by yourself. The monk's cloth is cheaper in the US & i'm told you can get the needle & cloth at Len's Mills.You use Red Heart Wool. I also found instructions & a free pattern on the web. Hope this helps.

Yes I have seen this material at Wal Mart in soo machigan and woundered If I could do something and what could I do as a small proget for the summer.
I have no clue what else you would need and if it used by machine or by hand .
I would apriciat some information .
I will be going next week to wal mart and if there is still some I might try it.

I made a blanket for my grandson's single bed with monk's cloth. A simple patern of waves. Walmart have a variety of cute paterns.

The important thing to remember with monk's cloth is to make sure you sew both cut edges before washing or your cloth will fall apart.

Good luck,
petee

What is Monks cloth? What does it look like? What is the fibre? cotton? polyester?

M

What can of neeedle do I need and will I be able to do the in the car?

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Originally posted by petee:
I made a blanket for my grandson's single bed with monk's cloth. A simple patern of waves. Walmart have a variety of cute paterns.

The important thing to remember with monk's cloth is to make sure you sew both cut edges before washing or your cloth will fall apart.

Good luck,
petee

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hello bijou,
you will need a yarn needle, and yes you can work on your project in the car. What i did before leaving on vacation, i cut alot of my wool in advance. The pattern should indicate how many rows of a certain length of wool you will need. I just grouped bundles of about five pieces of wool neatly folded so the wool wouldn't get all tangled and place the bunbles in a baggy.
Good luck and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Hello macon,
monk's cloth is woven material to make cushion covers or blankets with,i think it's mostly cotton.
petee

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Does anyone have a website that shows this type of handwork?
M

Is it something like a canvas? I am trying to find the right material to hook a rug Maritme style.

Good morning and a Happy Easter to you all.
Just Google "SWEDISH WEAVING" and you will get alot of info on this type of weaving.
Hope this helps...
Good luck,
petee

I purchased 1 yards and the needle now I will try to find a free pattern to pratice. I was also told that in early years they would do it on hand towel but of course I don't have the information

Hello all! I have just purchased another book on Monks cloth Weaving. I have done much of this years ago on towels and now finding it hard to get this material. I did strike it lucky today as Wal-Mart had some but still not what I wanted but could use. Now as for the Monks Cloth I seen it there. It is far easier to work than the toweling as the stitches are easier to work with. I have a friend that her friend made a cushion with Monks cloth and it is simply gorgeous. My next project. Now if you go to search and type in either Sweadish Weaving, Monks cloth. huck weaving you will get all sorts of info. Also instructions. I thank everyone for their feedback and feel free to write me at my e-mail addy if you wish to....frostygal.....ann1@pathcom.com

bijou123

how have you made out with the monks cloth weaving? Interested in knowing.....

I Know someone who knows how to do this swedish weaving, she took courses while away all winter, you could ask Asthmaticus(Elaine) who is a 50plus member

How could I get to talk with Asthmaticus? I would love to get started but don't want to goof! You may e-mail if you want
ann1@pathcom.com

I have been doing SW for about 5 yrs. Log on to yahoo.com and go to Swedish Weave. They have a wonderful site complete with pictures of their work. Info can be found on Swedish Weave site about an upcoming Convention.

I'm still trying to find free pictures and instrution for the weaving . Yes you have said to sew the edge but I still need more and the yahoo site is all patterns for sale that I have seen.

Here I am again and still looking for free patterns for both Monk's cloth and toweling. I might have to make up my own but wouldn't mind some help in seeing some. If anyone else is trying this art wrok let me know. Thanks and soon Merry Christmas....