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Unpatterned section In Finnweave, threads 1 and 2 weave the upper(background) layer and threads 3 and 4 weave the bottom(pattern) layer. Pattern section 1. Pedal # 8 - shafts 3 & 4. With pick-up stick, pick up the 2 threads for each vertical line of the pattern design. Close the shed. 2. Move the pick-up stick to the reed and weave the upper layer - shaft 1 3. Raise shaft 2 and weave the second upper layer yarn. Remove pick-up stick. 4. Pedal # 7 - shafts 1 & 2 Pick-up the 2 background threads, following the pattern. The pick-up stick holds up the background while you weave the bottom layer. Push the pick-up stick towards the reed and close the shed. 5. Raise shaft 3 and weave the lower layer. 6. Raise shaft 4 and weave the second lower layer.

Halifax Skyline Patricia McClelland wove this tapestry using Finnweave technique.