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Easy Weaving with Little Looms 2016

Project Type Scarves/Shawls, Bags, Towels, Table Linens/Kitchen, Home, Accessories, Wall Hangings, Toys/Stuffies
Categories Rigid-Heddle, Pin Loom, Tapestry
Techniques Plain Weave, Twill, Pick-Up, Clasped Weft or Warp, Hand-Manipulated Techniques, Textured Weaves
Author Little Looms Editors
Format Magazine

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With weaving patterns for gorgeous rigid-heddle projects, ideas for using fun pin loom squares, and directions for creating your own woven tapestry wall hangings, Easy Weaving with Little Looms has everything you need to get started weaving.

Whether you're learning to weave or have a few pieces under your belt, you'll find 28 projects to weave, inspiring profiles with peeks into weavers' studios and advice on choosing yarn and equipment, and suggestions for new weaving techniques to try. Rigid-heddle weavers will find projects for plain weave and beyond, with directions for showcasing special yarn, combining yarns and fibers, and creating designs in color-and-weave. Learn to convert modular pin-loom shapes into bags, home decor, wearables, and woven gifts.Weavers looking for creative expression will love step-by-step directions for designing and weaving handmade wall hangings—including directions for making your very first woven wall art piece.

It's fun for the whole family—rigid-heddle looms, pin looms, and frame looms are accessible for all ages. A section on weaving for kids includes fun projects for all ages. Weaving is calming, creative, and productive, and this brand-new special issue is the perfect way to begin or build your weaving skills.

Projects include:

*Plain Weave *

  • Woven Pools Scarf by Gladys We
  • Sea Glass Scarf by Anne Merrow
  • Slow Stripes Shoulder Bag by Deborah Jarchow
  • Down by the Lake Towels by Jodi Ybarra
  • Lobster Pot Scarf by Stephanie Flynn Sokolov
  • Latitude & Longitude Scarves by Denise Renee Grace

*Pin Loom *

  • Flower Fascinator by Christina Garton
  • Chevron Felted Bag by Deborah Shelmidine
  • Diamond Tote by Deborah Shelmidine
  • Ivy Lamp Shade by Judy Pagels
  • Mod Square Trivet & Coasters by Laurel Johnson
  • Pin-Loom Patchwork Scarf by Patricia Hokenson
  • Twill Basket by Stephanie Flynn Sokolov
  • Twice as Nice Pincushion & Scissors Fob by Angela Tong
  • Seven Squares Earflap Hat by Benjamin Krudwig

Little Weavers

  • Slouchy Box Hat by John Mullarkey
  • Watercolor Towels by Anne Merrow
  • Treasure Box by Deb Essen
  • Hopscotch Scarf by John Mullarkey

Weaver’s Hand

  • Book Excerpt: Theo Moorman Scarf by Syne Mitchell
  • What’s Up Buttercup Pillow by Stephanie Flynn Sokolov
  • Sari Silk Soumak Tote by Sara Lamb
  • Stripes & Blocks Kitchen Towels by Susan E. Horton
  • Water’s Edge Scarf by Kate Gagnon Osborn
  • Summer Plaid Scarf by Cei Lambert
  • Vientiane Scarf by Marilyn Murphy

All items in the library are intended for personal use. Please do not distribute without written approval.