Intermediate Band Weaving: Turned Krokbragd

Learn how to read a turned krokbragd chart and weave a cotton band using three groups of heddles. If you have taken Beth’s “Introduction to Band Weaving” class or have some experience with band weaving, you will love expanding your knowledge and creating more complex designs with this technique!

In this class, students will learn what makes a Turned Krokbragd band different from a plain weave band, how to follow a Turned Krokbragd pattern, how to manipulate supplemental heddle groups, and what to consider when designing a Turned Krokbragd pattern. Unlike plain weave patterns, which utilize only 2 sheds (up and down), Krokbragd patterns utilize 3 sheds and require additional setup and manipulation of warp threads.

Students will weave as much as they can within the allotted class time. Depending on the length of weaving completed by the end of class, students are assisted in turning their band into a lanyard, key chain, or bookmark. For continued work, class looms may be checked out by individuals willing to return looms and materials to the instructor at a mutually agreed-upon location within 2 weeks of class.

About the Instructor: Beth Mercer

Instructor will provide the following: 

• 100% warped loom (warping is not taught in this class, though it is briefly discussed)

• shuttle (pre-Wound and ready to use)

• hardware to finish bands as keychains or lanyards

• written Instructions

Students are asked to bring:

Enthusiasm for learning!

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level

Intermediate: prior experience or attendance in the “Introduction to Band Weaving: Plain Weave on an Inkle Loom” class are prerequisites to this class. Basic band weaving techniques are not taught in this class, though they will be reviewed.

Age Requirement
Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $80

Materials Fee: $20

Total Cost: $100

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.