Yikes! Artificial Intelligence at Work...

​There is a lot of debate these days about Artificial Intelligence.  Is it cheating?  Or is it a tool?  It probably depends on the situation, in my opinion. 

There is a tool called ChatGPT that my son introduced me to.  He told me to give it a prompt.  I asked it to describe how to plan a weaving project for an 8 harness twill for a scarf.  About 1 minute later this is what I got back.  And I have to say that I was gobsmacked:
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Planning a weaving project for an 8 harness twill scarf involves several steps. Here's a general guide on how to plan such a project:

Choose your yarn: Decide on the type of yarn you want to use for your scarf. Factors to consider include fiber content, weight, and color.

Determine your sett: Sett refers to the number of warp threads per inch (WPI) on the loom. The sett will depend on the yarn you choose, as well as the desired drape and density of the fabric. A general rule of thumb for twill weaves is to sett the warp at 12-16 ends per inch (EPI).

Determine the finished size of the scarf: Decide how wide and long you want your scarf to be. Add about 20% to the desired finished length to account for shrinkage during washing and finishing.

Choose your twill draft: There are many different twill drafts to choose from, but for an 8-harness loom, you can choose from any twill pattern with a repeat of 8 or less. A basic 2/2 twill or 3/1 twill are good options for beginners.

Calculate the amount of yarn needed: Determine the total length of warp needed by multiplying the finished length of the scarf by the number of ends per inch (EPI) and adding an extra yard or two for loom waste and fringe. Then, calculate the total amount of weft yarn needed based on the width of the scarf and the number of picks per inch (PPI) that your twill draft requires.

Warp the loom: Wind the warp onto the loom, thread the heddles and reed according to the twill draft you chose, and sley the reed with the appropriate number of ends per inch (EPI).

Weave the scarf: Begin weaving, following the twill draft you selected. Pay attention to the treadling sequence to ensure the twill pattern emerges correctly. Weave until the scarf reaches the desired length, then finish the fabric by washing, drying, and pressing.

Finishing: Cut the scarf off the loom and finish the ends with fringe or hemstitching.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully plan and execute a weaving project. 

​Clearly it is not perfect, but it sure was able to describe the process pretty darned well.   I have to wonder how it would do if I gave it a more detailed or specific prompt.  A project for another day...