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An Introduction to the Weaver’s Knot

What do sailors, Scouts, and weavers all have in common? A need for knowing a multitude of knots. To start, learn how to tie the incredibly versatile weaver’s knot.

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Inventive Inkle Weaving

Explore the versatility of inkle weaving with our new eBook, 10 Favorite Inkle Projects: A Treasury of Designs from Long Thread Media.

Warping a Pin Loom with Extra Slack

Angela gives her tips for weaving on a larger pin loom using yarn with little to no give.

Express Yourself with Rigid-Heddle Weaving

Esther Rodgers uses hand-manipulation techniques, interesting yarns, and a no-mistakes attitude to create her one-of-a-kind work. Allison explores Esther's philosophy of design in rigid-heddle weaving.

Warmth for Your Weaving: Meet Peach Fuzz

Explore Pantone’s 2024 color of the year with inspiring designs for small looms and embrace a little coziness.

Memories are Made from Potholder Looms

Think weaving with potholder looms is just for kids? Think again! Long Thread Media cofounder Linda Ligon opines on the virtues of these small and deceptively simple looms.

5 Tips for Weaving with Wool and 2 Free Projects

Winter is the perfect time for weaving with wool, so Christina is sharing her top 5 tips for using this wonderful, versatile fiber and 2 subscriber-exclusive projects for cozy wool scarves.

The Low-Stress Guide to Weaving Gifts

Want to avoid giving someone two skeins of yarn and telling the recipient it will be a scarf . . . one day? Here are our tips for gift planning.

The Science of Warmth

What makes one fabric warmer than another? As this article explains, it comes down to a combination of wicking ability, loft, and weave.

The Littlest Weaver

The Littlest Weaver is a new children’s book about love, grief, and the healing power of weaving. Christina got the chance to ask the author, Robin Hall, a few questions.