Knitting with sari silk yarn has recently become quite fashionable. As Sari shops are quite plentiful in London, I thought that I would try to make my own sari yarn and weave with it using it as a weft yarn.… Read more...
Double Wide Weaving
Double Width Weaving
It is possible to weave a project twice the width of your loom by using a double weave technique.… Read more...
Cashmere
Qiviut
Have you tried spinning this incredible luxury fibre?
Capricorn Cashmere
Soft cashmere is now grown in the U.S and is marketed through a cooperative of group of American entrepreneurs who produce and harvest humanely raised Cashmere.… Read more...
Hemp
Hemp, is making a comeback in Canada.
Hemp and Leno Lace
A project using hemp yarns, woven in leno and huck lace.… Read more...
Knitting Needle Conversion
What size is that knitting needle? A handy knitting needle conversion chart for converting US, UK, Imperial, metric size knitting needles.… Read more...
Yarn Shops
A hand-picked selection of yarn and fibre shops – for knitting, crochet, weaving, hand spinning and other textile crafts.