If you want to learn how to weave, the first thing you will have to do is to choose which loom you are going to use. Weaving on a small frame loom is very different from weaving on a big floor loom. Although for both you will intertwine the weft yarn through the warp yarn,…
Want to discover the “lost” art of weaving? You are not alone. Everyday new people are discovering how fun and rewarding weaving can be as a hobby. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to start weaving besides a sturdy loom, colorful yarn, and a learner’s mindset. In this article, you will learn all the basics you…
Do you feel lost when it comes to weaving? Many guides, tutorials and online weaving courses use special weaving terminology that you might not be familiar with. This of course makes it more difficult to start learning than necessary. That’s why we composed some of the most important weaving terms and definitions that you need…
The last step of any weaving project is always to remove the weave from the loom. Fortunately, learning this isn’t as difficult as learning how to warp a loom. However, to prevent your weave from falling apart and unraveling, it’s important to learn how to finish a weaving loom project the right way.
Weaving is a great way to create beautiful wall hangings that can definitely be classified as art. If you mastered some basic weaving techniques and patterns, you can combine them all to create almost an unlimited amount of designs. But sometimes you just need a little inspiration to get started, right? So here is a…
If you are into weaving you are probably familiar with a frame, circle or rigid heddle loom. But have you tried weaving with an inkle loom before? Inkle weaving is a versatile way to make braided tapes, strips, and bands. But a single look is all it takes to realize that inkle weaving is quite…
So you want to start weaving. Then you are probably wondering what you need to buy to get started, right? You don’t want to buy anything unnecessary, but you also don’t want to miss out on anything essential. A quick search online will show you that there are dozens of different weaving tools available. But…
Cardboard looms are a great way to get started if you are interested in weaving. Since you only need an old cardboard box and a pair of scissors, making a loom out of cardboard is so easy that anyone could do it. In this article, you will learn how to make a small cardboard loom,…
Using the same pattern over and over again will look rather boring. Regardless if you are weaving tapes, strips, or bands, knowing a variety of different inkle weaving patterns is the key to making a beautiful design. Learning a few new patterns opens up a world of new designs an will instantly improve your weaving…
Weaving can be a fun and rewarding hobby to pick up. And all you need to get started is a weaving loom and some yarn. There are many different types of looms you can buy to begin weaving on. But with a little work, you will be able to learn how to build a loom…