A weaving “draft” is a guide to the colors and patterns the weaver is planning, a graphic representation of what you will see in the finished product. So to keep things simple for this first exercise, imagine your finished weaving measuring 9″x51/2″. Cut a piece of paper this size. For your first design, stay with stripes of 3-5 colors of your choice. Vary the width of the stripes for visual interest. And keep the design symmetrical, the same on both top and bottom. Keep the design handy as the next exercise we will start a simple weaving with this draft as your guide.
