Oops

This is one of those weaving projects that should be stunning, but isn't.

I really like the way the weave pattern works. The warp floats, I think, are really interesting and create a rich pattern of color and texture. So much went wrong with this piece though - from the very beginning.

First, when I set up the pick up stick, I was off center. Therefore the selvages don't match and the pattern is pushed to one side of the scarf.

Then, when weaving, I made a mistake. When trying to correct it, I tangled the yarn and created a mess. I tried to fix it, but instead I accidentally pulled out the pick up stick.

That's when I gave up. I decided to cut my losses and remove what I had from the loom. The scarf it much shorter than I planned, but given the cock-eyed pattern, I'm glad I didn't invest more yarn. The pink weft yarn is a baby alpaca.

The good news is, I used a ball of the alpaca and then messed up just before I started a second ball, so I didn't waste some beautiful yarn. Also, while the scarf is short, and its too imperfect to be a gift, I can still wear it. Tucked into a jacket, the mis-matched selvages won't show, but the fun pattern will.

So....this piece is pretty disappointing, but in the end I do have something I can use.