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Top 10 Uses for an Inkle-Woven Band

If you’re hooked on inkle weaving and wondering what to do with all your new bands, here are a few clever ideas—from tried-and-true to mind-blowingly creative.

Little Looms Editors Sep 10, 2024 - 4 min read

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Editor Susan Horton’s first “real” inkle bands. Photo by Susan E. Horton

If you enjoy inkle weaving and find yourself turning out band after band, you might be wondering what to do with them all.

We put together an All Access Skill Guide on inkle weaving essentials a few weeks ago. In this handy-dandy guide, we included all the information you need to start weaving on an inkle loom, including creative and fun uses for your inkle bands. We loved this list so much that we wanted to share these project ideas from the skill guide with everyone! Here are 10 clever ideas for using your inkle bands—from tried-and-true to mind-blowingly creative—straight from the pages of Easy Weaving with Little Looms.

10. Bookmarks

A classic for a reason, bookmarks take minimal finishing and make a great gift.
Project: Bookmarkof Kells

Bookmarks of Kells by Susan Foulkes. Photo by Matt Graves

9. Bag Straps

Use the same yarns from a handwoven bag for a strong yet simple inkle-woven handle.
Project: Syutah Shopper Bag

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Syutah Shopper Bag by Shilpa Nagarkar. Photo by Matt Graves Syutah Shopper Bag by Shilpa Nagarkar. Photo by Matt Graves

8. Camera Straps

Make this adjustable strap on an inkle loom, and you’ll never have to worry about securing your camera again.
Project: Fiddler on the Beach

Fiddler on the Beach by Laia RobichauxFiddler on the Beach by Laia Robichaux

7. Tabs for Tea Towels

Tuck just a few inches of inkle band in the hem of a handwoven towel so it can hang at the ready!
Project: Fika Kitchen Towel

Detail of the inkle-woven tab on Fika Kitchen Towel by Anne MerrowDetail of the inkle-woven tab on Fika Kitchen Towel by Anne Merrow

6. Dog Collars

Weave up these classically cute inkle collars to have the dapperest dog at the market.
Project: The Well-Dressed Pup Collar

The Well-Dressed Pup Collar by Elisabeth Hill. Photo by George BoeThe Well-Dressed Pup Collar by Elisabeth Hill

5. Jewelry

Even a simple woven band can create a bold statement.
Project: A Touch of Turquoise

A Touch of Turquoise by Alison Irwin.A Touch of Turqouise by Alison Irwin. Photo by Matt Graves

4. Lanyard

Drive in style with road-themed lanyards holding your car keys.
Project: Road Trip Lanyards

Road Trip Lanyards by Angela K. SchneiderRoad Trip Lanyards by Angela K. Schneider

3. Fancy Footwear

Inkle-woven straps combined with store-bought flip-flop bases create the ultimate beach accessory.
Project: Tropical Sands Flip-Flops

Tropical Sands Flip-Flops by Jennifer B. Williams. Photo by George BoeTropical Sands Flip-Flops by Jennifer B. Williams

2. Clean-up Bag Carrier

Walk your pooch in style with this useful inkle-woven pouch you can attach via carabiner to your dog’s leash.
Project: The Dog Walker’s Friend

The Dog Walker’s Friend by Joan SheridanThe Dog Walker’s Friend by Joan Sheridan

1. Silverware Holder

Weave a pouch for reusable silverware and skip the plastic utensils!
Project: Flatware on the Go

Flatware On the Go by Joan Sheridan. Photo by Matt GravesFlatware On the Go by Joan Sheridan

Originally published 5/23/23; updated 9/10/24

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