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| Project Type | Scarves/Shawls |
|---|---|
| Loom Type | Multi-Shaft Floor or Table |
| Number of Shafts | 4, 8 |
| Weave Structures | Twill |
| Author | Handwoven Contributors |
| Format | eBook |
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Login Purchase Single ProductLearning how to weave can seem very intimidating. After all, there’s a lot to learn: warping a loom, getting your weaving tools together, understanding all that confusing weaving terminology, and the process of weaving itself! This free guide will to take away some of the confusion and get you weaving.
You’ll get expert advice on everything you need to learn to weave on a loom. The eBook even includes a free weaving pattern for a pair of fulled wool scarves, perfect for beginning weavers. You’ll get the chance to practice your new weaving skills as you learn to weave efficiently and evenly.
Inside you'll find:
Steps for Warping: Front to Back and Back to Front by Madelyn van der Hoogt - Simply follow the step-by-step weaving loom instructions in the first section of this free eBook and you will be a master at warping from front to back and back to front, in no time.
What Equipment Do I Really Need? by Madelyn van der Hoogt - In this section, you will learn all of the necessary equipment you need to learn how to weave. It's always hard for new weavers to know how to set priorities for what to buy but this article will get you started.
Weaving Terms - One of the biggest obstacles to learning how to weave is that pesky weaving terminology. This tutorial covers the most important weaving terms all weavers should understand.
Tie One On: Basics You Need to Know by Madelyn van der Hoogt - This is a crucial part of loom weaving for beginners, as it allows you to spend your time weaving rather than warping. We'll walk you through with detailed instructions and pictures. Keep on weaving on!
Fulled Wool Scarves by Madelyn van der Hoogt - Warp up your 4-shaft loom and weave up a pair of warm, cuddly scarves in a satisfying plaited twill. The weaving sett is loose to allow the wool yarn to full nicely when you wet-finish, and that also makes the weaving go quickly. This is a perfect introduction to loom weaving for beginners.
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