Rug


Weaving a Good Rug with Tom Knisely

Tom Knisely is a master rug-weaver, and he has lots of insights to share. Learn how to weave a rug with Tom, with a focus on good technique and materials.

Somewhere in Time

Carol Irving wove a beautiful two-sided rug using special yarns and shaft switching.

Crater Rug in Double Corduroy

You may not be familiar with double corduroy but after seeing this rug, you may want to be!

Long Thread Podcast: Rebecca Mezoff (classic)

Season 9, Episode 1: On making magic carpets, looms large and small, and weaving as healing

Media Picks from Handwoven Jan-Feb 2021

Read all about the recently published books The Art of Tapestry Weaving and How to Weave a Navajo Rug.

Slitrya

Slitrya rugs and blankets have recently seen a surge in popularity. Read about their long history and how they have changed over the years.

A Rip-Roaring Rag Time: Rag Rug Weaving with Tom Knisely

To help you get started on your next rag rug weaving adventure, check out Tom Knisely's Rag Rug video.

Choosing and Using Shuttles: Rug and Ski

In this second entry in our shuttle series, Liz Moncrief covers her favorite types of weaving shuttles, rug and ski.

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Design Grids for Samba

Download these design grids for weaving the Samba from Handwoven November/December 2020.

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Making a Simple Shaft-Switching Device

Here are directions for making a manual shaft-switching device for weaving weft-faced rugs.