You don’t need expensive equipment to weave. A flat piece of cardboard or a cardboard box can easily turn into a loom that you can weave mug rugs, placemats or intricate tapestries on.… Read more...
Cardboard Box Loom
Cardboard Box Loom – Twill Weave
Twill is a very versatile weave structure, and you will find many variations in twill design. By changing the direction of the pickup, the diagonals will change to the right or to the left.… Read more...
Cardboard Box Loom – Twill
Cardboard Box Loom Weaving
Another type of common design in weaving is Twill. To weave twill 2 warp threads are raised and the next 2 warp threads are lowered.… Read more...
Cardboard Box Loom
Cardboard Box Loom
On a larger floor or table loom, you will have a reed and beater that will beat the weft into place.… Read more...
Cardboard Box Loom
Cardboard Box Loom
Arc the Weft
Because the weft thread travels over and under the warp threads, it is necessary to make extra allowance for this when weaving in the weft thread.… Read more...
Cardboard Box Loom
Cardboard Box Loom
Use a knitting needle or a small stick to pick up the warp threads. In Tabby or Plain weave, every other warp thread is picked up, so the weft travels over and under each thread.… Read more...
