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Ask Madelyn: The Best Yarn to Use for Baby Blankets

I'm planning a baby blanket and am trying to figure out what type of yarn to use. What do you recommend for baby blankets?

Tips & Tricks for Warping Your Loom

If you would rather weave than warp, perhaps you aren't warping in a way that makes it enjoyable. Check out what Deb Essen has learned over her weaving career.

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Fantasy Twill Scarf for 4-Shaft Weavers!

Download this PDF of Nancy Peck’s scarf pattern written for 4-shaft looms.

Top 10 Handwoven Articles of the Year (2022 Edition)

Of all the posts we added to the Handwoven website over the last 12 months, these were ten of your favorites.

Handwoven January/February 2023—The Wool Issue!

Wool has so many great qualities that we dedicated an issue to it.

The 2023 Color of the Year and Weaving with Viva Magenta

Each year we await the announcement for the Pantone color of the year, and we didn’t realize how much we needed this bright and vivid color.

How to Weave with Cotton: Free Cotton-Weaving Projects and Expert Tips

Learn everything about how to weave with cotton in this FREE guide on cotton weaving that includes two weaving projects and finishing techniques.

Solving the Treadle Shortage Problem

Sometimes a draft will use more treadles than you have available. Here are some solutions!

Long Thread Podcast: Marcia Young

Season 5, Episode 9: From a newsletter built on her kitchen table to stewardship of a list of craft books, Marcia Young's craft medium is independent media.

12 Fiber Jokes You Need This Holiday

When the lights go out on the best-laid Thanksgiving plans, even the most upbeat weaver could use a good laugh. Here are a dozen of our favorites.