Simple how-to instructions for weaving, spinning, dyeing and other textiles.
Countermarche Looms – Type A and Type B
These photos and diagrams were originally printed in:
Handbok Iveving
J.W. Carpelens Forlag
CentralTrykkeriet, Oslo
1958
I have added the Red lettering to the diagrams, to help in identifying the tie-ups.… Read more...
Betty Carlile and Betty Ewing, members of the Vancouver Lace Club explained the basic steps for making bobbin lace at the Gibsons Landing Fibre Festival.… Read more...
A Header is woven at the beginning of a project. This can be woven of any type of scrap yarn as usually the header is removed once the project is finished.… Read more...
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...
The technique of Mirror warping and overdyeing is a great way to use up leftover yarns to weave a scarf or a throw.… Read more...
Paper from Polypores
How to make handmade paper using polypores or fungi.
Paper Yarn Weaving
Paper Yarn weaving with Pirkko Karvonen at Convergence 2002.… Read more...
