Chunky Donegal Basket Weave Irish Wool - Rustic Fall Check

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 394

Composition: 100% Wool

Width: 156cm / 61.4inch

Pattern repeat: 11cm / 4.3inch

Colour:

A palette of cosy and warming hues depicts the most idyllic autumn scene throughout this Irish woven all-wool fabric. Now imagine creating the scene of peaceful woodlands where all you can hear is the sound of crisp falling leaves painted in yarn and weave, where textured yarns pass rhythmically under and over each other in this chunky basket weave.

Alternating and intersecting bands of autumn sky blue, smoke grey, natural fleece white, bark brown, russet, copper orange and autumn gold the joyful colours of autumn, wearing her departure outfit for another year.

Properties:

Suppose you thought this style of fabric was familiar. In that case, the reason is that this is the same weave and pattern construction as our otherFancy Basket Weaves but, if they are the Lambswool offspring (soft, fine smaller scale) then these are the parents, larger scale, more traditional wool feel and pleasantly rustic.

The use of an assorted palette of heavier gauge all-wool yarns and clever weave techniques produce a satisfyingly tactile handle to this bespoke Avoca creation. The fabric boasts semi-loose areas of weave because of the arrangement of groups of yarns creating pocket-like areas of ‘stitches’.

This combination of differing tensions in the supersoft lambswool yarn produces a malleable hand and reassuringly heavy drape quality, (predominantly stable width and lengthwise) plus natural bias ease.

Garment Suggestions:

Rustic Fall Checkwill make superb fancy tweed couture styles, edge-to-edge jackets and coats, but care will have to be taken by the wearer to not catch and pull the yarns. A top French fashion house has made this particular style its trademark and its iconic styles have been worn since its first arrival in the ’50s.

The use of fabric interlining will help stabilise this fabric. Alternative styles to create are loose silhouettes; ponchos, cape styles, wrap and blanket-style unlined coats and cardigans. Use the fringed selvedge as a detail on leading edges and cuffs. Add velvet trim to your edge-to-edge jackets for true designer style.

Other Uses:

Add the rustic charm of autumn to your home by creating texturally interesting pieces which add comfort and style. Decorative cushions, bed throws and other visual treats are ideal projects to create from this quality woollen.