Originally published in 1927, this handy book contains masses of information for both the beginner and expert that is still practical and useful today, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents Include: Simple Weaving; A Simple Braid Loom; Small Roller Braid Loom; Large Roller Braid Loom; Examples of Uses for the Braids; The Making of Garments; Examples of Weaving Illustrated; Rug...

Do you want to make scarves and wraps but feel intimidated by knitting needles, looms, or crochet hooks, or are you just always interested in trying a new technique? Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps will, teach you to weave simple patterns from yarn using just your fingers and a few basic tools you already own, such as a ruler, on which to tie the yarn and a water bottle to hold the ruler in place, while you work-it's that easy! • Easy-to-follow...

Sakiori is an approach to rag weaving used by Japanese peasants to cope with the scarcity of new cloth for clothing and household textiles. In modern times, there is instead an overabundance of cloth filling up thrift stores and being discarded. Weavers can use this source of "rags" to make useful and surprising new cloth. Depending on the fabric used, results can be rugged and utilitarian (like cotton rugs) or fashionable and delicate (like silk...

• Basic steps needed to weave luxurious fabrics on a foot-treadle handloom • Tips and variations for exploring creative weaving ideas • Step-by-step color photos show the process • Projects for scarves, throws, table sets, runners, and blankets

Every weaver weaves a rag rug, or two, or three. In this long-awaited book, well-known weaver and teacher Tom Knisely shares his knowledge and expertise in this collection of favorite rag rug patterns.

These eight beautiful Swedish Weaving afghan patterns by Katherine Kennedy are designed especially for Monk's Cloth. Stitching on Monk's Cloth is easy and makes the perfect fabric for creating cozy afghans, throws and baby blankets.

Most basket weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method - also known as mad weaving - is formed on three axes for a strong and distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns. Mad weaving has been practiced around the world for generations, from Asia to South America, but there are only a handful of instructional books on the subject. This detailed, easy-to-follow guide reintroduces the traditional craft to modern hand weavers...

The only book you'll need on the fundamentals of threads and weaves, plus numerous projects. Coverage includes shed and its variations, weaving a table mat or rug on a loom, making a two-harness table loom, preparing the weft, more. Extremely clear discussions of weaves for the four-harness loom. Over 160 illustrations.

A beginner's guide to circular weaving and a fresh take on a classic craft, from a creative and inspiring teacher Weaving came back in style a few years ago, and it's clear the trend isn't going away anytime soon. Makers have flocked to this hands-on fiber art, devising everything from wall hangings to rugs and pillow covers to keychains. Circular weaving is a fun and creative extension of weaving and offers a new approach to the traditional craft....

The purpose of these Hand Books is to bring the Various Branches of the Textile Industry conveniently arranged before the reader so that he may consult whatever subject of the Industry he is more particularly interested in. The present Volume of this Series of Hand Books, the Dictionary of Weaves, Part 1, covers a collection of all the Weaves for Four, Five. Six. Seven, Eight and Nine Harness. In designing these weaves, stress has been laid on selecting...