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The Knitting War Spies of History

In the United States and abroad, wartime has long involved knitters.

Ask Madelyn: Remove or Not to Remove Heddles

Before making any decisions about heddles, it is important to figure out how many you will use on each shaft (by checking the draft).

Ask Madelyn: Tie-up for Tabby on Eight Shafts

I am new to eight shafts and am wondering how to do tabby (plain weave) on an 8-shaft loom?

Ask Madelyn: Keeping Fine Weft Threads From Becoming Distorted

Recently, as I have been working with finer threads, I am finding my weft gets distorted, becoming like waves as I advance the warp and the fabric rolls over the breast beam. What can I do to prevent this?

Magic Amazon Woven Satchel

The yarn is core spun with just a bit of glitz, and it is the star in this sassy woven satchel.

Ask Madelyn: Edges for Baby Blankets

I’d love to make more baby blankets with fringe if there is a “fix” for the problem.

What is Scandinavian Weaving?

Have you ever wondered what exactly is Scandinavian weaving?

Linda Ligon: This is How I Go When I Go Like This

One of the best parts of working for Handwoven is getting to know and learn from Interweave founder Linda Ligon.

Twisting Fringe Is Part of Weaving

If you weave, you'll have times when there is fringe to finish. Often you'll want to twist it and there are some good reasons why you should..

The Indestructable (Tiny) Structo

The Structo Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois, began making two-shaft metal toy looms in 1921.