Jun 9, 2021 · Overshot weaving is a traditional weaving technique that creates interesting bold patterns. Learn about traditional and modern applications.

What is Overshot Weaving? Overshot is a term commonly used to refer to a twill-based type of weaving structure. Perhaps more correctly termed 'floatwork' (more on that later), these textiles have a distinctive construction made up of both a plain weave and pattern layer.

To weave overshot you need a warp yarn, a tabby yarn and a pattern weft yarn. Using the same yarn for warp and tabby works perfectly. For the pattern weft, I like to use a yarn that is twice the size of the tabby/warp yarn.

Mar 1, 2019 · Here are five tips from designer Pattie Graver, author of Next Steps in Weaving, to ensure great overshot results. The first three are probably ones you’ve already heard about weaving other structures, but the last two are about looking at overshot designs and color choices in a mindful way.

Apr 24, 2022 · Overshot is unique in that it requires two shuttles and two different treadling. It can get a little clunky and confusing when weaving. After learning a few tips and tricks from other weavers, I found weaving overshot effortless (well as effortless as it can be). Understanding the Basics of Weaving Overshot

Jul 19, 2024 · Overshot weaving is a fascinating way to create a wide variety of patterns in your handwoven cloth. Historically used for coverlets, today you can find beautiful overshot patterning in a variety of pillow designs, upholstery, scarves, and much more.

Overshot: A supplementary weft pattern weave. Pattern = weft floats (pattern weft), background = plain weave (tabby weft), and the third appearance is called halftones. When weaving overshot, you may notice that sometimes the edges of blocks have pattern picks that spread apart or are snuggled together.

Nov 8, 2017 · As weavers it’s not uncommon to come across weaving drafts that are decades or even centuries old. In her article for the November/December 2017 issue of Handwoven, Madelyn van der Hoogt teaches you how to decipher old overshot drafts.

Jan 14, 2014 · Though, popular in many states during the early to mid 19 th centuries, the extensive development of overshot weaving as a form of design and expression was fostered in rural southern Appalachia. It remained a staple of hand-weavers in …

Here we will go into a general introduction to overshot weaving along with some deeper dives into analyzing older weavings, colors, materials, structures, and more. I contracted the weaving bug when I first started looking at overshot.