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--- Weaving Pattern [3] ---
(worked from left to right ---- first strand in top shed layer.)

[NOTE] Starting on the left hand side of the work-piece, an over/under configuration of the yarn strand is established by picking up the yarn strand with a pair of sedondary headsticks.
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Grasp the yarn bundle with the right hand.
[Figure-1]

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Use the left hand to hold two additional headsticks parallel to each other.

Use the parallel headsticks to pick up the first strand on the left hand edge of the yarn bundel.

Place the strand over the first additional headstick and under the second additional headstick.
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Pick up the second strand from the left hand edge of the yarn bundel.

Place the second strand under the first additional headstick and over the second additional headstick.
[Figure-3] [click here to see video]



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Pick up the third strand from the left hand edge of the yarn bundel.

Place the third strand over the first additional headstick and under the second additional headstick.
[Figure-4] [click here to see video]



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Pick up the fourth strand from the left hand edge of the yarn bundel.

Place the fourth strand under the first additional headstick and over the second additional headstick.

[OBCERVE] The alternating over/under configuration of the strands.
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Following the over/under pattern established with the first four strands, pick up the remaining strands.

[NOTE] This completes the weaving pattern set up. With the foundation completed, the next step in starting a weaving project, is to pick up/build the shed.
[Figure-6] [click here to see video]



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