Well, my first collapse weave experiment totally worked! I wove the scarf with 16 strands of 16/2 unmercerized cotton and 4 strands of superfine merino wool per inch, using a 2/2 twill structure (see pictures in previous post).
I soaked and then agitated it in the washing machine in very hot water and some Dawn detergent. I think I agitated it for about 25 minutes – might do a little less next time. Rinsed it in cold water twice, spun out, laid over a rack to dry. Yesterday morning I trimmed the ends and gave it a steam press and it was done!
Waffle Scarf number 1
I’m winding and tieing on a warp for two more of these as we speak….
Spring is really coming to the valley this week. The serviceberry bushes just popped into full bloom, and the arrowleaf balsamroot (our signature flower) is coming on strong as well. It’s lovely!
Twisp of Fate 
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