weaving


Blanket Scarf 8-Shaft

Is there anything better than a warm snuggly blanket on a cold day? Probably not, but Elisabeth Hill’s 8-shaft Blanket Scarf comes close.

Jin Silk Scarf 8-Shaft

Looking for a project that is sure to impress on just 8-shafts and 10 treadles? Look no further than Bonnie Inouye’s spectacular Jin Silk Scarf.

Friendship Scarf 14-Shaft

Celebrate friendship and weaving with Suzie Liles’s 14-shaft Friendship Scarf. Suzie’s design cleverly uses Bronson lace to spell out Frienship in Weaving in crisp and lovely linen. Find it in Loom Theory 2018: Eight and Over Eight Scarf Collection.

Majestic Royal Scarf

There are very few times in my life I’ve wished I had a loom with more than 8 shafts. One of those times was when I first saw Nancy Dunlap’s astoundingly beautiful Majestic Royal Scarf from the November/December 2018 Handwoven.

Ask Madelyn: Causes of Uneven Warp Tension

I'm having a warp tension problem. After weaving a while, the edge warp threads are very tight and the center very loose, but all were even when I started.

Friendship Scarf 8-Shaft

Using just 8-shafts—no pick-up stick required—Suzie’s Friendship scarf has friendship spelled out in beautiful Bronson lace. Woven in crisp and luscious linen, this scarf from Handwoven Loom Theory: Eight and Over Eight Scarf Collection is sure to delight.

Ask Madelyn: Loose Selvedge Threads

Why do my selvedge threads loosen as I weave?

Celebrate Hanukkah with Yarn

Here are some Hanukkah crafts you can do with yarn.

A Brief History of an 18th-Century Woven Cloth: Cassimere

Sarah Wroot’s working title for her Spin Off Winter 2019 article started as “The Cassimere Project” but became “The Cassimere Insanity.”

Making Your Weaving Unique With Handspun Yarns

I've known many spinners who are loathe to sample and almost protective about weaving with their handspun yarns.