Increasing and decreasing a row in two needle right angle weave

In a previous post, I explained how to do two needle right angle weave. Today I will be illustrating how to increase or decrease rows in order to form different shapes. I hope it will be useful.

You can increase and decrease rows either within the row or at the end. To learn basic right angle weave click here

When we increase or decrease within the row, we gain or lose just one RAW unit.

However, when we increase or decrease at both ends, then we gain or lose two RAW units.

To increase within the row

·       When we get to the position where we want to add a new RAW unit, Rather than pick up one bead with the right thread and cross with the second bead, 

·       We pick two beads and cross with a third bead like this;

Continue regular weaving till the end of the row.

·       Begin another row and when you get to the position where you have the two extra top beads in the previous row, work a separate RAW unit off of each of the top beads. 

To increase at the edges

·       Pick up four beads with the outer thread and pass that same thread through the first bead

·       Continue matting as usual until you get to the other end:

·       At the other end, pick two beads with the outer thread and pick one with the inner thread and cross through that:

·       Again, pick two beads with the outer thread and pick one with the inner thread and cross through that.

·       If you want to increase just a single row, then decrease the next row.

To decrease within the row

·         When you get to the position where we want to decrease, you simply pass your left thread through two adjacent beads instead of one.

·         Then pick one bead and cross with a second bead like this

·         Continue weaving as usual.

To decrease at the edges

·         After finishing a row, pass your threads back through beads as shown by the yellow line. Then continue matting

·         When you get to the other end, stop matting when you get to the second to the last RAW unit.