Hand Loom

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Looking so psychedelic… this is overshot “woven on opposites”. I’m using the aqua for my main colour and orange for the accent colour. It beats more closely because there is no tabby to provide the base structure and looks more weft-faced. The treadling rhythm doesn’t feel as convenient as alternating two feet for pattern-tabby-pattern-tabby, but ...

Looms are the most well known word to the people in terms of weaving. Basic parts of a weaving loom are described in this article.

Traditional fabrication of khadi with a wheel

Do you love texture? Do you have stash full of single skein yarns in your favourite colours? How about a varident reed and no idea how to use it? This is the perfect project. Get out your stash and weave it into a spectacular, cozy, unique saori-style wrap. This pattern will walk you through every step of using your varident reed. I’ve given all the information for the yarns and colours in the pictured scarf, but a companion blog will help you with colours and yarn substitutions if needed…

Join us in the studio for our Creative Weaving Sessions where beginners can try hand-weaving for the first time or more experienced weavers can test out new yarns and warp set ups without having to go through the time and expense of dressing the loom! Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced What will I learn? These new weaving sessions are a rare opportunity for anyone to discover or develop their weaving style. With 4 table looms dressed and ready for weaving, anyone with the interest to explore…

Kimberly Hamill offers decades of experience and passion for natural plant dyeing and weaving.