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Create Dazzling Patterns in Simple Cloth

Shadow weave only looks complicated—both the warping and the weaving are easy to do.

Video Tip: How to Spread Your Rep Weave Warp

Rep-weave expert Rosalie Neilson will guide you through her technique for this initial step—so you can get to the weaving.

Ask Madelyn: How Long Should a Scarf Be?

Consider the wearer’s height, the way it will be worn (wrapped or looped?), and its main purpose (decorative or warmth?).

Take One Warp from Thirsty Towels to Silky Wrap

This free project won’t leave you bored—when you’ve woven your fill of dish towels, change the weft and finish things off with something different.

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Seize the Power of the Twill Circle

Treadle your way to your own personal twill patterning.

Rag Weaving? Don’t Stop at Rugs!

Learn from a centuries-old Japanese technique that weaves rags into textiles to wear.

Anne’s Book Club Podcast: Deb Essen, Swatch Critters & Profile Drafting for Handweavers

Deb Essen’s new books from Schiffer Craft offer new ways of looking at your weaving, from simple pin-loom squares to powerful multi-shaft design tools.

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Design Challenge: Two Radically Different Towels on One Warp

Rather than weave duplicates, which she finds boring, the designer challenged herself to make the second towel very different from the first.

Don’t Miss Out on a World of Ideas for Your Next Weaving Project

From projects and eBooks to WIFs and more, make sure you’re getting the most out of the Handwoven library.

Book Review: A Modern Guide for Weaving Sakiori

Amanda Robinette provides an introduction to this traditional Japanese rag-weaving technique, with practical tips and inspiring projects.