Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving

In an article in the Norwegian Textile Letter, I talk about how pick-up bands were used in the old days in the Hallingdal valley of Norway. The bands shown in this post, which also illustrate that article, were modeled after traditional Hallingdal bands in Norwegian museum collections—one a hairband and the other trim for a skirt.

Click here to read the article, which includes warp drafts and pattern charts.

Soon after the article was published, a member of the Weavers’ Guild of Minnesota wove a band using the hairband pattern. You can see his beautiful band here.

I used my sample of the skirt band to trim a wall pouch which I use to hold my shuttles.