Latest
Rag Weaving? Don’t Stop at Rugs!
Learn from a centuries-old Japanese technique that weaves rags into textiles to wear.
Category
Hemp
Handwoven January/February 2024: Exploring Bast Fibers
One of the fun things about fiber-specific issues is finding out about fibers you’ve never heard of.
Colored Cottons—Without Dye!
I was shocked to learn that cotton grew in more colors than just white. Since then I’ve learned a lot more about naturally colored cottons and even bought a few cones of my own.
How to Correctly Cut Thread
Best practices are a must for working efficiently with fiber. Read these tips and instructions for better thread cutting.
Hemp: America’s Crop
Our next issue of Handwoven, the January/February 2021, features two projects woven with hemp. Read how hemp has fallen in and out of favor over the ages.
Thoroughly Modern Weaving: Handwoven September/October 2020
Weaving may have its roots in the past, but it is also a modern craft.
Hemp Waffle-Weave Bath Mitts
Angela recently reworked her cotton bath mitts from Handwoven January/February 2020 using hemp and was pleased with what she learned.
Don’t Hate, Appreciate: 5 Reasons to Use Hemp Yarn
Hemp yarn is eco-friendly and incredibly versatile. You can knit, crochet, weave, and even spin with it. But hemp’s greatness doesn’t end there!
Hemp and the Farm Bill
Hemp is a truly amazing plant. It grows fast, requires very little water and is easily grown without pesticides. Different parts of the plant can be used for soaps, paper, building materials, and, most importantly for us, textiles.
Weaving Handspun Yarn: Sizing Your Singles
Afraid of weaving handspun yarn as singles? Hog wash! Applying sizing to your singles before you warp will help you reduce abrasion problems, tame overtwist, and get weaving faster. In the Spring 2018 issue of Spin Off, Stephenie Gaustad shares a few tips.
Yarn Lab: Block Island Blend
Love trying new yarns but don’t know where to start? Then make sure to check out the Yarn Lab feature in every issue of Handwoven. In the March/April 2018 issue, Jenny Sennott plays with Halcyon Yarn’s Block Island Blend.
Sublime Weaving
The older I get, the more I choose to weave with thin fibers, such as fine cotton, linen, and silk because the results are more interesting for me. I also love to combine weave structures because that also produces interesting results.
Scandinavian Weaving Rocks!
Handwoven March/April 2017 celebrates Scandinavian weaving. Our designers combined hygge with beauty and style. We can’t decide if the issue offers an American take on Scandinavian weaving or a Scandinavian twist on American we