Harvest Moon
Overview
While looking for new weaves to make, I found Harvest Moon on M.A.I.L. with no attributed originator. This member of the European and Helm weave families has a very symmetrical appearance, thanks to each unit being joined at a 90-degree angle. If you want to give making it a go yourself, I recommend this tutorial by hockywierdo55.
Materials
For the sample piece showcased in this post, I made the rings myself. I used 16 SWG Bright Aluminum wire from The Ring Lord coiled around a 8mm mandrel (for an approximate ID of 8mm) for an AR of 4.9.
Notes
The Harvest Moon weave is not hard to understand, and aside from a slightly tricky second step in the tutorial, which only occurs once, the rest of the process is smooth and straightforward. Visually, the weave is striking when under tension, with sharp, angular joins between units. When laid flat, it maintains a somewhat neat appearance, though it becomes less visually appealing. As a chain weave with a somewhat square shape, it works well in bracelets and necklaces; however, these use cases don’t maximize the weave’s aesthetic appeal. The tension caused by gravity makes dangling earrings or use in light load-bearing cords great uses for it. Interestingly, while commonly referred to as Harvest Moon, the weave is also humorously known as Tomato Sandwich. Despite its limited visual appeal when not tensioned, I still recommend learning this weave due to its overall ease of understanding and construction.
Pictures
Vertical
Vertical: Profile
Flat
Flat: Angled
Flat: Profile
In Process
