Sampling crimp weave

Sampling is something I rarely do, but since some warp remained on the loom, after weaving the last two scarves it was a perfect opportunity to play. The question that needed to be answered was the metallic yarn used as the tabby or tie down threads in the scarf below from the previous post, heat sensitive.

The metallic yarn or  thread was bought at the Houston International Quilt Festival two years ago. It was from the Marathon company and made in Korea. Other than saying it was a Metallic covered yarn, fiber content was not stated. The the core thread could be cotton, polyester, nylon or ? The sample was woven with patterned pull threads inserted to make crimp cloth. The fabric is steamed after pulling and tying the “pattern pull threads”.  Next the pull threads are removed. The experiment worked. I was pleased to learn that the mettallic yarn  had a heat treatable core, most likely polyester.

Now to weave a crimp weave scarf.