Warp And Weft


Need for Speed? Turn That Draft!

Two shuttle-weaves like overshot create wonderful patterning. But you can turn any overshot weaving draft warp-wise and make it just a one-shuttle weave!

Ask Madelyn: All About Beating

What's the best time to beat the weft? It depends. Madelyn explains how to weave with different styles of beating, and when to use them.

Why Not Try Novelty Yarns

Christina shares her fascination with novelty yarns. Though not usually used for weaving, they can be weaving yarns if you know how to use them!

Primitive Loom, Modern Weaver, Timeless Technology

Check out this crazy primitive loom, made using only primitive tools fashioned in nature. Proof that weaving technology is truly timeless!

Ask Madelyn: Running Colors

Sometimes handwovens bleed dye, especially if you used yarn dyed with red. Color bleeding can be prevented with good wet-finishing technique. Here's how!

Ask Madelyn: Block Weaves and Unit Weaves

Learn the difference between block weaves and unit weaves, and how they relate to designing with your favorite weave structures.

Profile Drafts: Unlocking Geometric Design

Once you understand how to weave and design with profile drafts, you'll be able to translate endless geometric patterns into block weaves. Get started now!

Ask Madelyn: Weaving in a Stick

Weaving in a stick lets you cut your work off the loom and keep weaving on the same warp. It's one of those weaving techniques you'll turn to over and over.

Warping Back to Front

Warping a loom back to front has its advantages! Lease sticks and a raddle keep your warps in order, and you start out securely attached to the back beam.

Warping Front to Back

Learn the art of warping a loom front to back! Front to back warping gives you some flexibility in winding your warp and doesn't require a raddle.