Yarn


Weaving Through Thick and Thin

Christina shares exciting news, plus preview the November/December 2016 issue of Handwoven. It's full of weaving patterns that combine thick and thin yarn!

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!

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: 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.

A Dazzle of Zebras

Looking for a fun, quick pin loom project? Try this cute stuffed zebra, made of striped squares and rectangles sewn together. Weave up a whole dazzle!

Finding Your Summer Weaving Inspiration

Christina shares her inspiration for weaving this summer: textiles of India. This summer, let your weaving projects be inspired with color and texture too!

Ask Madelyn: Where to Put Floating Selvedge

If you have a choice between sleying your floating selvedge in a dent by itself or with another thread, what should you do?

Ask Madelyn: The Loose Sett Blues

Madelyn explains how to know if you're weaving at the wrong sett and whether or not you need to re-beam if your sett is too loose. 

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.