Christina Garton

Christina Garton


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Friendship Scarf 8-Shaft

Using just 8-shafts—no pick-up stick required—Suzie’s Friendship scarf has friendship spelled out in beautiful Bronson lace. Woven in crisp and luscious linen, this scarf from Handwoven Loom Theory: Eight and Over Eight Scarf Collection is sure to delight.

Celebrate Hanukkah with Yarn

Here are some Hanukkah crafts you can do with yarn.

The Recipe for a Perfect Scarf

My approach to weaving a perfect scarf is often a lot like my approach to cooking. I make a list of the best qualities of my ingredients—either food or yarn. Next, I think about how to prepare them to highlight rather than hide these attributes.

Silk Wall of Troy 8-Shaft

Laura Fry’s Silk Wall of Troy 8-shaft scarf from Handwoven Loom Theory: Eight and Over Eight Scarf Collection is the perfect project for when you want to relax at the loom and still produce something spectacular.

Blanket Scarf 12-Shaft

Weave raindrops on your loom with Elisabeth Hill’s clever 12-shaft blanket scarf and create a cozy, warm scarf covered in a gorgeous raindrop motif.

Autumn Leaves 16-Shaft

Woven in cozy wools and featuring just a hint of differential shrinkage, this statement scarf is sure to make you smile on a chilly autumn day.

Silk Wall of Troy 16-Shaft Scarf

I was immediately smitten with Laura Fry’s Wall of Troy 16-shaft scarf in silk. Woven in robin’s egg blue, this scarf is the epitome of elegance.

Autumn Leaves 8-Shaft

Celebrate autumn with Deanna Deeds’s 8-shaft Autumn Leaves Scarf from Handwoven Loom Theory: Eight and Over Eight Scarf Collection. Woven in scrumptious Jagger Spun wools, this scarf will keep you warm and cozy on the coolest of autumn days.

Happy Napkins (Hapkins)

Every time I look at Elisabeth Hill’s Happy Napkins (or Hapkins as she calls them) from the November/December 2018 Handwoven, I can’t help but smile. The sunny yellow combined with a simple twill band makes for a sweet and sophisticated napkin.

How to Care for Naturally Dyed Cloth

Caring for naturally dyed cloth can be intimidating, but if you know what you’re doing you can enjoy your pieces for a very long time.

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