FIG. 184.
FIG. 185.
These are shown on point paper at Figs. [180] to [185] inclusive. There are really only three different methods of interlacing the threads in these six patterns; but, as stated previously, different effects are produced in combination twills by all of them.
Six-shaft Twills.—With the increase in the number of shafts the number of twills increases very quickly, as with a “repeat” of six ends the following simple twill can be woven:—
1. One up, five down;
2. Two up, four down;
3. Three up, three down;
4. Four up, two down;