Crafts & Hobbies - Weaving & Spinning

Join expert weaver and teacher Tom Knisely in his exploration of Huck Lace! "Lace Weaves" are best described as loom controlled warp and weft floats on a Plain Weave ground fabric. The term "Color and Weave Effects" refers to a careful arrangement of light...

Interwoven: Exploring Materials and Structures is a joyous exploration into woven textile design. It dissects woven structures along with the fibers and yarns used to make them, giving exceptional insight into the world of fabrics. Interwoven outlines how the diverse history of textiles has...

Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics -- how to select a loom, set...

Learn weaving basics or hone your skills with this invaluable guidebook Originally published in 1984 (under the name Learning to Weave with Debbie Redding), Learning to Weave is now on the verge of its 40th Anniversary in print. This unparalleled study guide teaches readers...

Unlock the timeless art of spinning with Listen to the Wool, a guide that invites you into a world where wool transforms into more than just yarn--it's a journey of connection, creativity, and mindful craftsmanship. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced spinner, this...

Ann Benson brings her time-tested perspective and decades of craft experience to the beautiful art of loom beading in a comprehensive book that features: Fifty unique designs in various widths and lengthsDetailed materials lists including bead color numbers and quantitiesFinishing methods galore: clasps, buttonholes,...

The modern classic on Norwegian pick-up bandweaving--from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. - Part 1 tells the story, complete with vintage photos, of how these bands were used...

Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure. But it doesn't have to be difficult! In this book, Susan Kesler-Simpson makes overshot approachable by breaking it down piece by piece...

Easy to learn, portable, and lots of fun--that's weaving on peg looms and weaving sticks! This book introduces you to the craft and answers all of your questions.20+ projects, including dolls and toys, flowers and brooches, cowls, baskets and bowlsGallery of woven pieces will...

A lifelong resource for pick-up bandweavers, this pattern and color sourcebook contains 288 new charts that can be mixed and matched creatively, plus photos of 70 woven sample bands that illustrate techniques to help weavers arrange their own colors beautifully. It empowers weavers to...

Unplug yourself--and any children in your life--and enjoy the art of weaving at the small-scale level with the fun, accessible potholder loom. Familiar to many from their childhood, simple square potholder looms hold stretchy fabric loops that are woven to create practical gifts or...

Profile drafts are drafting "shorthand" for weavers, allowing them to create one fabric design and translate it into many weave structures. but many handweavers do not know how to use the drafts. This is the first book dedicated entirely to this key weaving tool....

MAKE THE JOURNEY FROM POTHOLDERS TO WOVEN ART Inside this book you'll find more than 100 patterns for your potholder looms: in plain weave, shadow weave, and twill. The majority of these are new, never charted for the small loom before, and the rest...

Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle...

A guide to weaving beautiful projects with small and simple tools. Weaving is an exciting and increasingly popular craft that doesn't have to involve gigantic looms and inaccessible patterns. In Simple Weave, Kerstin Neumüller shows weaving techniques using tools that are easy to make...

Small Loom Weaving is a friendly introduction to the joys of making your own handwoven goods. Illustrated lessons introduce you to the fundamentals of the loom, materials, tools, color changes, introducing texture, finishing, and more. This useful guide also shows you how to make...

Master the art of Summer and Winter weaving with 34 stunning projects and expert guidance that turn complexity into creativity, ensuring your success from the very first thread. Whether you have been putting off a Summer and Winter project because you think it will...

Learn how to transform woven squares into a charming collection of stuffed animals with this fun and accessible project book. Using basic fiber art skills and a handy pin loom, makers will learn how to combine simple woven squares to create 30 adorable critters,...

Master Swedish weaving, also known as huck embroidery, with 50 designs for modern homewares, accessories, and more Swedish weaving, also known as "huck embroidery" or "huck weaving," is a needlework style that has existed for hundreds of years. This book contains everything stitchers need...

This gorgeous guide uses 326 works from around the world, arranged by 13 simple "four-letter" weaving words--from "size" to "yarn" to "woad"--to help weavers and others see how each one affects the finished tapestry. Featuring 326 intriguing tapestries from around the world, many not...