Yarn


Minimalism and Crafting: Irreconcilable?

Minimalism, living with less, is gaining momentum. Is minimalist living compatible with crafting? Or is there no such thing as a minimalist yarn stash?

What Not to Do: or How to Fail at Business Without Really Trying

A Handwoven contributor shares her experience starting a fiber arts business, and the unanticipated factors that caused her business to fail.

Texture: Up-Close and Personal

There are many ways to achieve texture in weaving, from yarn choices to structure to finishing techniques. Susan Horton gives her take on textured weaves.

Diana Sanderson's Scarves with Sea Silk Warp

These beautiful scarves are woven with a sea silk warp that gives them a gorgeous, shimmering iridescence. Get the free pattern now!

Ask Madelyn: Make Your Own Raddle to Modify a Sectional Warp Beam

Madelyn explains how you can modify a loom with a sectional warp beam for easier warping. All you have to do is make your own raddle!

How to Expand Your Weaving Comfort Zone

Setting your aim higher than your ability is a recipe for burnout. Here's how to set yourself up for success while expanding your weaving comfort zone!

Slip Stitch Tutorial

The slip stitch lets you join two folded pieces of fabric in a way that makes the stitch nearly invisible. It's easy once you know how to do it!

How to Fix a Broken Warp Thread on a Rigid-Heddle Loom

This step-by-step tutorial on how to fix a broken warp thread on a rigid-heddle loom will teach you to quickly and easily fix these pesky weaving problems. 

Maker Moms and Weaving Legacy

New beginnings always trigger a mixture of feelings, especially when joining a community with a legacy as rich as Weaving Today. Excitement, humility and...

Simple Weaves for Fabulous Yarns

Sometimes the best approach to using fabulous yarns such as handpainted or variegated is the simplest.