I love randomly colored warps and have actually wondered how it would be to weave with embroidery thread on the rigid-heddle loom. (I wonder about all kinds of things!)
I’m always amazed by how much crossover there is between weaving and knitting. I really shouldn’t be surprised, though. It just makes sense that if you like yarn you’ll love finding new ways to use it to create cloth.
Check out Little Looms for some of our favorite things to make for yourself or for loved ones. Weaving is productive in the best sense, giving you something to show for your efforts.
Autumn might even be too late to start holiday weaving but there are some projects that don't take a huge amount of time.
The key to using the Block Island Blend, and really any traditional weaving yarn to weave towels on the rigid-heddle loom, is to follow a few rules.
Anne Merrow of Spin-Off magazine shares why little looms like rigid heddle, pin looms, and tapestry looms are perfect for yarn-lovers, beginners, and more!
There’s no doubt that rigid-heddle looms offer lots of opportunities for beginning weavers, and so does this issue.
Liz Gipson is a woman who loves rigid-heddle weaving and (fortunately for all of us) has a knack for teaching.
Marilyn Murphy's Vientiane Scarf uses clasped weft to create pattern on a rigid heddle loom.