Methods and tips for successful rag weaving with a variety of materials and looms, including rigid heddle looms as well as floor looms. Charts and worksheets make it easy to find the information weavers need to get started, and 21 projects with instructions and drafts provide inspiration and ideas.
With a foreword by Tricia Guild this is a comprehensive sourcebook with elegant sumptuous images. Ch 1 examines the variety of fibres available, their origins and unique characteristics. Ch 2 shows how fibres become fabrics by spinning, weaving and printing. Ch 3 shows how fabrics are used for curtains, upholstery, cushions and trimmings.
26 Knitted Blankets with Modern Colors and Geometric Shaping
Margaret Holzmann, author of the highly successful Geometric Knit Blankets and Margaret Holzmann's Iconic Knit Blankets, is back with 24 more colorful, modern blankets-all in Margaret's signature style. Each design features gorgeous photos, written row-by-row instructions, color illustrations of each piece, and schematics to help you visualize how ......
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.
30+ Exciting Designs for Towels, Rugs, Runners, and More
Explore clasped weft weaving with legendary instructor Tom Knisely! The clasped weft technique brings together two or more weft threads from opposite directions to create unique patterns and textures. This technique, while simple, opens up vast creative possibilities and can be used on various looms, from rigid heddle to multi-shaft systems. The ......
Darning Sockscontains a collection of ideas and full step-by-step instructions for applying visible mending to socks, making them stay in use and keeping them out of landfill.
This beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book by Hikaru Noguchi and offers her usual high level of beautiful ......
Whether youre a beginner or an experienced crocheter, Farm Friends Crochet provides step-by-step instructions to create an adorable cast of farm friends, including Bob the Dog, Mela the Highland Cow, and Quackers the Duck. Crafted with bulky and super bulky yarn, these ......
Tunisian crochet is soaring in popularity but there are very few patterns for stylish, attractive wearables, particularly sweaters. Expert crochet designer Dora Ohrenstein aims to change that with this design collection. Tunisian crochet has a reputation as a blanket stitch but Dora's designs disprove that notion with beautiful drape and fit, and ......
