Weaving terminology

Everything you need to know to start weaving! This post teaches all the basics to create your first full weaving.

Weaving terminology glossary When you're new to weaving, you may like an explanation of terms used in weaving instructions. Like every craft, also weaving has specific language. In this blog we share an extensive list of weaving terminology for weaving on our lap looms as well as those used by weavers that

Learn the time-honoured craft of loom weaving basics in this step-by-step tutorial for absolute beginners.

Learning to weave shapes is the first step in creating imagery in your tapestry weaving. Follow these simple steps to learn how to weave squares, diagonals, circle, and more complex shapes. Learn how to fill in your negative space and how to combine shapes to go beyond the basics.

When you're learning to weave, terms like WPI, EPI, and sett can be confusing! This blog post explains each of these common weaving terms, and explains how to calculate all three so you can start weaving with confidence. Gist Yarn is an online shop for weavers of all types - it's also a great place to learn weaving tips and tricks, whether you're a beginner or an expert.

Tapestry weaving is one of the oldest practices of woven textile and it is a favourite craft among both experts and novice weavers today. Tapestry can be woven with simple looms and simple tools, yet we can create intricate DIY crafts for home décor like DIY wall hangings, handmade bracelets, hand woven table runners and so on. When I started Tapestry weaving, I used to look at other people’s artwork and thought that their method was very confusing and difficult to follow. I did not know…

Free weaving patterns can be found here for both loom weaving and weaving without a loom. So much creativity on one page!

Free Beginner's Ombre Stripe Weave Pattern

This document describes several types of weaving techniques including tabby/plain weave, basket weave, vertical bars, soumak, ghoirdes knots, twill, and twinning. Tabby/plain weave is listed multiple times as a base weave for some of the other techniques. The document provides names for different weaving styles but does not include any descriptions of each type of weave. - Download as a PDF or view online for free

This is certainly not an entire list of all suppliers, but I hope it’s a start for new weavers. Thank you to my Facebook group weaving friends for your assistance in putting this list together. Please comment with details of other suppliers, particularly for countries not listed here.Australia: Petlins Spinning and Weaving Supplies, NSW, Ashford...Read More

Learn how to start a weave and how to weave in this weaving tutorial for beginners.

If you’re interested in weaving on a lap loom, but aren’t interested in making one of your own (instructions here), here are some lap looms that I’d recommend to beginners. A lot of the looms that I would recommend are handmade and sold by a small business. I feel it is important to support

Weave Structures Meaning and Types - The pattern of interlacing between the warp and weft is known as the fabric’s weave or design. The smallest unit of the weave is the pattern, or repeat, and it is this unit that, when repeated, creates the desired design in the fabric. When warp and weft strands are interlaced in a pattern to crea

Let's talk weaving techniques. I'm pulling together my “best of” weaving instructions for those that are new, might have missed one, or want something new to try. I've even made some weaving videos for some of the techniques. ||Basic techniques|| – These are the best techniques to start with if you're new to weaving.

A roundup of fun weaving tutorials for beginners with step by step instructions and getting started tips for learning how to weave.

I’m in favor of thoughtfully finished weaving, so two of the things I love about the Team Colors Scarves is that they each have a different finish, and each finish complements the scarf and the yarn it is woven with. In this post we offer finishing tips

Are you wondering what weaving tools you need to start weaving on your loom? Or where to get weaving tools? This weaving tools page explains all weaving tools for a frame loom, from the yarns to how to make your own diy loom and tools.