Little Looms

And what do we really mean by “random,” anyway?

Book Club Podcast: Fiber art veterans Susan Bateman and Melissa Parsons compare notes with host Anne Merrow about the books every weaver, spinner, knitter, and crocheter should have on the bookshelf—plus big news about a classic weaving directory.

Imagine owning a weaving store with tons of yarns on the shelves . . . but not finding just the right one. For Yarn Barn of Kansas, the search for the perfect Tencel became a quest to develop their own.

It’s never too early to think about what you’d like to have happen to your yarn—and the rest of your studio.

Remove the guesswork about colors when you’re planning a project.

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

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

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

Learn to make trims rooted in history—or explore new materials and ideas.

Begin by considering where and how you’ll use the runner.