weaving


An Emerald Green to Dye For

This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk about the color green—specifically, a popular but deadly emerald-green dye.

Take a Walk Down the Rosepath Border

Design custom motifs that add a personal touch to your handwovens.

Before Aloha Prints Took Over Hawaii, the Palaka Plaid Ruled

The iconic blue and white twill fabric is intertwined with the history of the islands.

Tips From the Fringe—and the Hemmed Edge

Many weavers stumble when it comes to the final steps in their projects.

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Weave a Cheery Plaid with Touches of Lace for your Tabletop

Shades of rose and melon combine with rows of Brooks bouquet in Cathy Wilcox‘s charming runner.

Glimpses of Traditional Weaving in Nepal

Weavers in a small village hold on to their endangered skills.

Warping a Loom, Part 4: Winding On and Tensioning

Consistent warp tension is no mystery—just follow these steps as you wind on.

Warping a Loom, Part 5: Finding Errors

Check your work—and then it’s time to weave!

Video Tip: How to Place Lace Weft

Madelyn van der Hoogt demonstrates the right way to treat weft picks when you‘re weaving lace.

How to Weave Pinwheels with Fewer Shafts

Don‘t let your four-shaft or rigid-heddle loom keep you from this classic color-and-weave pattern.