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Take the Mystery out of Fringes Before You Weave

See how twists or braids, warp color, beads, and more will affect the final look of your handwoven.

Handwoven Editors Jan 4, 2026 - 9 min read

Take the Mystery out of Fringes Before You Weave Primary Image

Jennifer Sargent’s Magic Ruffles Scarf is finished off with a multicolored twisted fringe—including a bright shot of lime green at the center (see link at bottom). Photos by Matt Graves

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A lot goes in to planning a weaving project: designing (or choosing) a draft, finding the right yarn, trying out colors, sampling for sett, and selecting a finish.

When it comes to that last point, you might decide that a simple hem isn’t what you have in mind. To finish your project with a little something extra, you may be considering a fringe—but rather than launching right into winding a warp, it’s a good idea to first figure out what your fringe will look.

We’ve pulled together examples that show what you can achieve with various fringing techniques, while considering a project’s weave structure, warp yarn, and color. At the end, you’ll find resources for planning and making fringes.

Untwisted Fringes

If your handwoven will see lighter usage, a line of hemstitching on the loom plus a straightedge and rotary cutter make for the quickest fringed finish of all.

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