Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 2-57 (1957): Some Notes on Crackle Weave
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A 12-page instructional leaflet on crackle weave by Rupert Peters. It covers the origin of the name, how crackle differs from overshot, the four threading units (each a point twill on three harnesses) and the use of incidental threads. It explains how to transpose an overshot pattern (Honeysuckle) into crackle and how to analyze a woven crackle piece to derive threading, tie-up and treadling. It ends with several patterns with drafts, treadlings and yarn notes: Goose Eye, a diamond, Isles of the Sea, a Bergman adaptation, a Berger upholstery pattern and Rhythm.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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