I used acrylic this time. And two colors. I was actually trying for a different color pattern but got myself too confused, so I kept it simple.
There are 16 loops (32 ends total), with 8 of each color, alternating. I used the frame with 20" PVC sides, and when the tension got too tight, I moved the loops to skewers and taped them to the loom.
I did a basic 1/1 interlinking pattern.
Diagonals! I'm so pleased!
The acrylic is a little sticky, especially when I'm undoing mistakes. But on the whole, it behaved reasonably well.
The above is after sewing up. I did the same figure-8 loop around the threads at the bottom that I've done for most of my projects so far. Then I sewed up the sides and ran a twisted cord through the loops at the top to use as a drawstring.
The above photo isn't a great angle, but it shows how the diagonals open up into amazingly cute stripes when the bag is stretched over something.
This size is about right for a cell phone or something of similar size.
Things I learned:
I am still quite terrible at sewing up. Keep working on that...
I should have wriggled the piece to even out the gauge before sewing up. It might also be a good thing to move the piece to skewers immediately after warping. Or figure out something else to keep the top from being so loose. Maybe these things were always attached to something firm, like a band or a purse handle or something?
When sewing up, secure the drawstring so it doesn't fall out of the loops I so carefully set up before sewing. Also, make sure the drawstring goes in the correct direction. Perhaps I should have a safety string through the loops that doesn't get untied and removed until after the piece is done?
When hiding ends, don't pull things too tight, and make sure you can loosen the ends to the correct tension before it's impossible to find them again.
Think about matching colors for sewing up the sides. Should the edges be the same color? Should I use different colors to sew them?
This is a fun and attractive pattern. I like the color pattern and how it interacts with the interlinking pattern. These could also be interesting hand/wrist warmers. Or a hat.
On the whole, I'm pleased with the lessons I learned from this project.
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