Handwoven
Handwoven Nov/Dec 2019
10 projects to weave outside the box.
Stories and Resources
Even more patterns, stories, and extras connected with Handwoven Nov/Dec 2019.
Tips & Tricks for Warping Your Loom
If you would rather weave than warp, perhaps you aren't warping in a way that makes it enjoyable. Check out what Deb Essen has learned over her weaving career.
Italian Silk Noil: A Textured Silk Road
Long, lustrous fibers define the usual description of silk. Defying tradition, GIST Yarn & Fiber’s Italian Silk Noil travels a different road to warm, soft, textured fabrics.
Traditions: Marli Ehrman
Weaving Bauhaus Threads in Chicago
Notes From the Fell: Shrouds to Die For
Have you heard of green burials? Maybe, but have you ever considered weaving your own shroud? Join Tom as he considers his options.
Endnotes: Don't Throw the Past Away
Bringing weaving—or anything else—back to life requires nurturing and some external fuel.
Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave
Read this review of Debby Greenlaw's new book: Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave
Idea Gallery: Layers of Design
Besides some of the usual ways of weaving deflected doubleweave, Janney Simpson combines it with traditional doubleweave to great effect.
Spotlight: Tessitura Bevilacqua
Join author Deb Essen as she visits the Tessitura Bevilacqua Velvet Weaving workshop in Venice.
The Weaver's Surprise
If you are looking for a book about a young one in your life read this review of The Weaver's Surprise by Tom Knisely.
What's Happening: Convergence 2020
Want to know more about Convergence 2020? We've got the scoop!
From the Editor: Handwoven November/December 2019
Life is full of twists and turns and sometimes things come full circle.
Projects from this issue
Project downloads from Handwoven Nov/Dec 2019, ready in the Library.
AAWeaving draft (WIF)A Recipe for Thirsty Towels | WIF
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AAWeaving draft (WIF)An Owly Scarf in M's and O's | WIF
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AAWeaving draft (WIF)Bauhaus Placemats | WIF
There are 2 WIFs for this project: one with a skeleton tie-up for 8 treadles and one with a standard tie-up for 14 treadles.
AAWeaving draft (WIF)Bouncing Baby Circles | WIF
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AAWeaving draft (WIF)Circle and Diamond Towels | WIF
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AAWeaving draft (WIF)Gumdrops and Blossoms (Cowls) | WIF
There are two WIFs for this project: one for the Gumdrops motif (shown above) and another for the Blossoms motif shown in the magazine.
AAWeaving draft (WIF)Möbius Shawl | WIF
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AAWeaving draft (WIF)Possession of Splendor | WIF
Use pick-up to create patterning beyond the loom-controlled monk's belt in this draft.
AAWeaving draft (WIF)Shadow-Weave Circles | WIF
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AAWeaving draft (WIF)Snowflakes | WIF
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What’s inside
Everything printed in Handwoven Nov/Dec 2019, in page order.
- From the Editorp. 2
- Photo Indexp. 4
- Lettersp. 4
- What’s Happeningp. 6
- Media Picksp. 7
- Spotlightp. 10
- Goodsp. 12
- Bouncing Baby Circlesp. 22
- Possession of Splendorp. 26
- A Recipe for Thirsty Towelsp. 30
- Circle and Diamond Towelsp. 34
- Möbius Shawlp. 38
- Shadow-Weave Circlesp. 42
- Gumdrops and Blossoms Cowlsp. 46
- An Owly Scarf in M’s and O’sp. 50
- Snowflakesp. 54
- Bauhaus Placematsp. 60
- Yarn Lab: Italian Silk Noilp. 64
- Endnotesp. 72