The Art of Weaving: Master the Techniques, Understand the Weave Structures, Create Your Own Designs

This comprehensive guide to floor loom weaving begins with the basics--parts of the loom, how to wind your warp and dress your loom; how to read and weave drafts--but then goes so much farther, explaining the different types of weaves and how to read and weave from charts, and exploring a variety of weaves in depth. The author covers each topic in detail, with illustrations, photos, and charts to guide you. The first half of the book is devoted to the basics of weaving, and the second part teaches a variety of weave structures and how to use them and adapt them to whatever you want to make. The Art of Weaving is extensive in its scope, and a reference book appropriate for all skill levels.

* Preparing your yarn and threading your floor loom

* Understanding and working from drafts

* Exploring weave structures

* Finishing

* Troubleshooting

Author: Betty Briand
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 284
Weight: 2.8lbs
Size: 11.22h x 8.73w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780811771849