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Free Huck Lace Weaving Patterns

Learning how to huck weave is easier than you think with this FREE eBook that contains 4 huck weaving lace projects and expert guides.

Ask Madelyn: What is the Actual Definition of a Gamp?

The word “gamp” comes from a slang term for “umbrella.” In weaving a gamp is a fun and interesting way to study weave structures, or color interaction, or both!

Finishing Handwovens is Part of Weaving

Applying the same standards to the finishing as you did to everything else about a project sometimes takes more time than the weaving.

Ask Madelyn: Broken Warp Threads Throughout Weaving

Broken warp threads at the edges aren't usually a problem for me. When they do occur, I understand that the breakage is probably due to draw-in.

Ask Madelyn: Master Yarn Chart Setts

Weaving master Madelyn answers a question about a master yarn chart sett and warping a loom in this helpful weaving article.

Ask Madelyn: Pearl vs. Unmercerized Cotton: What's the Difference?

The types of cotton yarn most often used in weaving are 10/2 pearl cotton and 8/2 unmercerized cotton. What's the difference between pearl and unmercerized?

Ask Madelyn: How to Warp a Loom for an Overshot Rug

Is there a reason for warping an overshot rug front to back, rather than back-to-front warping? How do you decide how to warp a loom for a given project?

Ask Madelyn: Calculating Take-Up and Predicting Final Size

When learning how to weave, many weavers struggle with calculating take-up. Learn to predict your final weaving dimensions based on materials and structure.

Ask Madelyn: How to Deal with Very Short Warps

Need to learn how to warp a loom with a very short warp, maybe for a precious yarn? Here's how to make sure you get even tension when warping back-to-front.

Ask Madelyn: How to Modify Weaving Drafts for Yarn Substitutions

What do you do if you need to substitute yarn that requires a different sett? How do you modify weaving drafts to get the same final project size?