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Weavable, Washable Silk

Wondering how to wash silk handwovens? There were no dry cleaners in ancient Japan and China – here's how they did it, and how you can too!

To the (Wet) Finish Line!

Wet-finishing is one of those weaving techniques that intimidates many--including me! Here's how I overcame my fears and learned the magic of wet-finishing.

Ask Madelyn: Matching the Warping Method to the Project

There's no right answer for how to warp a loom. Warping a loom front to back might be right for one project, back to front for another. Here's why.

Handwoven Indexes

These are the indexes for all Handwoven magazines, from 1979-2024. Find specific patterns, designers, techniques, and more right here.

Minimalism and Crafting: Irreconcilable?

Minimalism, living with less, is gaining momentum. Is minimalist living compatible with crafting? Or is there no such thing as a minimalist yarn stash?

What Not to Do: or How to Fail at Business Without Really Trying

A Handwoven contributor shares her experience starting a fiber arts business, and the unanticipated factors that caused her business to fail.

Texture: Up-Close and Personal

There are many ways to achieve texture in weaving, from yarn choices to structure to finishing techniques. Susan Horton gives her take on textured weaves.

Ask Madelyn: Correcting Tension

I'm having a problem with my warp tension. Are there any weaving techniques that allow you to correct warp tension once you've already started weaving?

Ask Madelyn: Calculating Yarn

I'm searching for a weaving project yarn calculation. How much yarn do I need to weave a project?

Diana Sanderson's Scarves with Sea Silk Warp

These beautiful scarves are woven with a sea silk warp that gives them a gorgeous, shimmering iridescence. Get the free pattern now!