Long Thread Podcast: Chick Colony, Harrisville Designs

Season 14, Episode 1: In the face of dwindling American textile mills, Chick Colony and Harrisville Designs have preserved a historic tradition, kept manufacturing yarns in New England—and drawn weavers and knitters with their yarn and equipment.

Quick Tip: Don’t Forget About Take-up

Here’s an easy rule of thumb for making fringe that’s the length you intend.

Humans Who Weave

Wouldn’t it be fun to get to know some of your fellow Handwoven readers?

How to Weave a Scarf with Three Distinct Wefts

Use the double clasped weft technique to show off a special yarn.

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From the Archives: How to Weave a Shaggy Bag Story

A loom with two shafts, some cotton and wool, rows of simple knots, and a handful of beads add up to a lively little bag.

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Weave an Expandable Bag that Harnesses the Power of Twill

Alternating hills and valleys are the key to stretchability in this new exclusive project.

Ask Madelyn: Ends per Dent vs. Ends per Heddle

A new weaver searches for clarity about threading.

What’s Weave Together with Handwoven Really Like?

Five questions about the upcoming retreat, with answers from the editors.

How to Weave Bands When You’re On the Go

All you need is a small rigid heddle, a simple backstrap setup, a few yards of yarn—and this video course.

Sometimes a Fraction Isn’t a Fraction

Let’s take a closer look at the weaving widths in project drafts.

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Take the Mystery out of Fringes Before You Weave

See how twists or braids, warp color, beads, and more will affect the final look of your handwoven.

Handwoven Corrections 2010

Oops! While we try our best to keep our projects error-free, sometimes corrections need to be made. Here are some corrections from Handwoven, 2010.

Your Top 10 Towels of 2025

Here’s a rundown of the projects everyone wanted to weave over the past year.

Why Are Some Cotton Towels More Absorbent than Others?

A weaver experiments with sett and structure to find her personal favorite combination.

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