Chair Seat Weaving Patterns

Chair Seat Weaving Patterns

Do you know the difference between Herringbone and Finger Lakes Fan chair seat weaving patterns?

First, let’s say what’s the SAME about these two patterns.

1. They both create a stair step design.
2. They’re both suitable for binder cane, narrow flat reed, or narrow flat oval reed

What’s different?

1. Herringbone is usually woven to create a 3/3 pattern. That’s 3 horizontal and 3 vertical.
2. Finger Lakes Fan is usually woven to create a 4/4 pattern. 4 horizontal and 4 vertical.
3. Herringbone is woven in such a way that triangular corners are woven last.
4. Finger Lakes Fan is woven in such a way that “wraps” along the front rail prevent the need for filling in any corners.

A novice can’t tell the difference, but the wraps along the front rail of Finger Lakes Fan are the first thing you’d look for, if you’re planning to re-weave a seat identical to its original pattern. If you don’t have a preference one way or the other, and you’re a Beginner, I vote for Finger Lakes Fan.

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Chair Seat Weaving Patterns