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Take a journey through the best art museums in the world with the Winter 2024 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, dedicated to weaving inspired by works of art. Within these pages, you’ll find some pin-loom sunflowers inspired by Vincent van Gogh, a clever cubist landscape tapestry, and mug rugs modeled after Anni Albers’ weaving. Bring the gallery to your loom with projects inspired by Pointillism, Expressionism, Cubism, Americana, Surrealism, and more.

The issue is also chock full of articles designed to get your own creative juices flowing. Learn to turn snapshots into small tapestries by focusing on color and simple shapes. Follow the creative process of three designers as they share how they went from an inspiring piece of art to a finished woven project. You’ll also learn the basics of color psychology and how to apply it in your own weaving. On the more technical side, you’ll find an article on how to warp your rigid-heddle loom front to back—perfect for handpainted warps.

We hope this issue will inspire you to create your own woven work of art, whether it’s one of the many beautiful projects or something completely unique.

 
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Features:

The Emotional Palette: Weaving with the Power of Color Pyscology by Jocelyn Warren
The Loom as Artistic Tool by Lauren Puchowski
Inspired by Fabergé Eggs by Greta Holmstrom
A Motif in Honor of Matisse Andrea Deck
Look, Listen, and Learn: Tumble Cubes by Regina McInnes
Weaving to Wear: Adding Knitting by Judith Shangold
Why and When to Warp a Rigid-Heddle Loom Front to Back by Michele Marshall
 
Projects:

Waterfall Scarf by Michele Marshall (rigid heddle)
Coffee with Anni by Yvonne Ellsworth (rigid heddle)
Draped in Danaë by Michele Marshall (rigid heddle)
Water Lilies Runner by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
Vincent’s Sunflowers by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
The Strawberry Thieves by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Intersecting Light Placemats by Jodi Ybarra (rigid heddle)
Rags to Riches Clutch by Jennifer B. Williams (inkle)
Cubist Landscape Tapestry by Sheleigh Peers (tapestry)
Amaranth Stole by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Sweet Americana Linens by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
Vatika Pillow Cover by Shilpa Nagarkar (rigid heddle)
Bauhaus Pillow by Jennifer Chapman (pin loom)
Windowpane Wrap by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
Infinity Loop Shrug by Sara C. Bixler (rigid heddle)
Mondrian on the Go by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
Author/Designer: Little Looms Editors

Explore the best of fiber combinations with the Fall 2024 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms. From projects woven out of beautiful blends to cloth that combines yarn types for spectacular effects, this issue is all about how weavers mix and match fibers. 

Further your fiber education with the Fiber 101 article, and then take a deep dive into the world of Angora rabbits. Frequent Little Looms designer and Angora rabbit breeder Greta Holmstrom shares what makes these rabbits so special—and why their fiber is usually blended. One of the best ways to understand yarn is to make it yourself, so we’ve got an article by Debbie Held on how her experience as a handspinner has made her a better weaver—even when using store bought yarn. Also, in this issue, learn how easy it can be to design and weave yardage for your own no-sew vest from Judith Shangold and get the details on how to use pick and pick and wavy lines in tapestries in the last installment of Tapestry Weaving.
 
The projects offer hands-on lessons for using blends and combining fibers. In this issue, you’ll find some twilight inspired towels woven in cottolin, a set of elegant baskets woven out of a paper-linen blend, a runner that mixes cottons with a thick wool for a hint of differential shrinkage, and two inkle-woven bracelets that show how adding a bit of rayon to cottolin can really up the shine.
 
Weavers of all skill levels are sure to love these fiber duos (and trios!). Sometimes blends are just better.
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Features:

String Theory: Fiber 101—The Basics by Amy Tyler
How Learning to Spin can Make you a Better Weaver by Debbie Held 
Behind the Yarn: Angora Rabbits by Greta Holmstrom
The Rebel Loom: A Rigid Heddle History by Michele Marshall 
Excerpt: Rustic Linen Placemats by Anita Osterhaug 
Tapestry Weaving: Pick and Pick and Wavy Lines by Elena Kawachi and Claudia Chase 
Weaving to Wear: Using Your Stash by Judith Shangold
 
Projects:

Harvest Festival Runner by Jennifer Kwong (rigid heddle)
The Queenslander Scarf by Annabelle Johnstone (rigid heddle)
Orchard Harvest Mittens by Dana Rebmann (pin loom)
Orchard Harvest Cowl by Dana Rebmann (pin loom)
Red Brick Road Towels by Regina McInnes (rigid heddle)
Pin-Loom Pumpkin Patch by Deb Bagley (pin loom)
Desert Twilight Towels by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
Shifting Light Placemats by Brittany Wells (rigid heddle)
Lotus Flower Baskets by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Take-Along Journal Covers by Meg Stump (pin loom)
Autumn Bouquet Scarf by Charles Davis (rigid heddle)
Jaunty Angora Tam by Greta Holmstrom (pin loom)
Snuggly Skip-Dent Scarf by Sedona Rigsby (rigid heddle)
Pretty in Plum Purse by Jennifer Chapman (pin loom)
Ocean Sunrise Scarf by Gala McCurdy (rigid heddle)
A Touch of Turquoise by Alison Irwin (inkle)
Author/Designer: Little Looms Editors

The Spring/Summer 2024 issue is packed full of Knitting and Crochet projects to keep you cool all season long. Order your copy today of this incredible magazine featuring over 31 designs using Noro's yarns including Sonata Shima, Sonata, Kompeito, Natsumeki, Uchiwa, Akari, Kakigori, Silk Garden Sock, Kureyon, Haruito, Akari Solo, Tsubame, and Yukata.

Features:

Design 01 - Waccamaw Crochet Lacy Shacket: 3-5 hanks of Sonata Shima #1008
Design 02 - Edisto: Crochet Camisole Top: 3-4 hanks of Sonata #19
Design 03 - Catawba: Crochet Pullover: 2-3 hanks of Sonata #38, 1 hank of Sonata #31, 1 hank of Sonata #23, and 1 hank of Sonata #43
Design 04 - Congaree Crochet Tee: 3 balls of Kompeito #06
Design 05 - Patapsco Crochet Tank: 1 hank of Sonata #38, 2-4 balls of Natsumeki #09
Design 06 - Harpeth Crochet Boyfriend Polo: 3 balls of Uchiwa #08
Design 07 - Chatooga Crochet Granny Vest: 2 hanks of Sonata #01, 1 hank of Sonata #30, 1 hank of Sonata #39
Design 08 - Bubbles Knit Scarf: 1 ball of Akari #10
Design 09 - Blossom Knit Scarf: 1 ball of Akari #09
Design 10 - Buttercup Knit Lace Scarf: 1 ball of Akari #17
Design 11 - Corsage Knit Top: 2 balls of Akari #10
Design 12 - Cable and Cleft Knit Shawl: 2 balls of Kakigori #13
Design 13 - Triangle and Trapezoid Crochet Shawl: 4 skeins of Silk Garden Sock #S530
Design 14 - Lattice and Line Knit Shawl: 8 skeins of Kureyon #211, 2 skeins of Kureyon #450, 2 skeins of Kureyon #263
Design 15 - Contrast and Chevron Crochet Shawl: 2 hanks of Sonata #18, 1 ball of Akari #05
Design 16 - The Great Debate Knit Pullover: 2-4 balls of Haruito #03
Design 17 - Fête Knit Pullover: 2-4 balls of Haruito #07
Design 18 - Vesey Knit Flared-leg Pants: 4-5 balls of Akari Solo #05
Design 19 - Eldridge Knit Vest: 2-3 balls of Tsubame #23
Design 20 - Essex Knit Poncho Pullover: 3-4 balls of Haruito #06
Design 21 - Willet Knit Longline Vest: 3-4 balls of Akari Solo #03
Design 22 - Forsyth Knit Poncho: 3-4 balls of Natsumeki #02
Design 23 - Cortlandt Knit Pullover: 3-4 balls of Kompeito #07
Design 24 - Tuscan Sunshine Crochet Blanket: 3 hanks of Sonata #06, 2 hanks of Sonata #19, 2 hanks of Sonata #30, 2 hanks of Sonata #39
Design 25 - Shikoku Knit Lace Cardigan: 3 hanks of Sonata #06, 2 hanks of Sonata #19, 2 hanks of Sonata #30, 2 hanks of Sonata #39
Design 26 - Hokkaido Knit V-neck Vest: 2-3 balls of Yukata #21
Design 27 - Satoyama Knit Cardigan: 4-5 balls of Kakigori #32
Design 28 - Nihonkai Knit Tee: 2-3 balls of Haruito #22
Design 29 - Nansei Knit Tank: 2-3 balls of Haruito #22
Design 30 - Ogasawara Knit Tee: 2 balls of Natsumeki #08
Design 31 - Short & Sweet Pullover: 1-2 balls of Kakigori #04, 1-2 balls of Kakigori #08

Bonus Design: The Seedling Scarf: 6 skeins of Kureyon #102

Softcover 
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

The Medieval period was one of astounding artistry and dazzling designs. Incredible art, architecture, literature, and, of course, textiles came from this time period. For Easy Weaving with Little Looms Summer 2024, we’re taking a trip back to the Middle Ages with an issue full of Medieval-inspired cloth with a modern twist.

In this issue, you’ll find a pin-loom pillow inspired by an Incan tunic, a rigid-heddle runner with weft floats meant to evoke gothic stained glass, and a set of towels fit for a king. There’s also a gorgeous inkle head adornment based on a Persian hair bead. Of course, you can’t have a medieval issue without dragons. In this issue, you’ll find both a sweet pin-loom dragon and a tablet-woven band with dragon motifs.

As wonderful as the projects are, the articles are equally as exciting. Find out how to braid like a Viking as you read about the mysterious history of the lucet, and then follow a tutorial on how to use one to create braids. Learn two different methods for setting up your rigid-heddle loom for weaving krokbragd (it’s easier than you think!). For those wanting a history lesson, Michele Marshall writes about the long history of reusing and repurposing cloth in medieval Europe, while Sun Kim explains how the history of Korea inspired her scarf design for this issue. There’s so much more to this Summer 2024 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms—we hope you enjoy this blast from the past!

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Features:

Elusive Lucetby Catarina Ferreira
How to Braid with a Lucetby Catarina Ferreira
String Theory: Krokbragd on a Rigid-Heddle Loomby Kelly Cassanova
Reclaiming Fashion: Lessons Learned from Historyby Michele Marshall
Excerpt: Domino Scarf from Crazyshot! Wearables by Myra Wood
Tapestry Weaving: Irregular Hatchingby Elena Kawachi and Claudia Chase
Cotton, Hanbok, and the Inspiration for a Scarfby Sun Kim
Projects:

Estonian Folk Bandsby Laia Robichaux (inkle)
Peruvian Pillow by Anthony Thompson(pin loom)
Bookmarks of Kells by Susan J. Foulkes(inkle)
Dragon Flight by Deborah Bagley(pin loom)
Here Be Dragons! by Julie Beers(card/tablet)
Tasseled Mead Cozy by Deborah Bagley(pin loom)
Gemstone Nightstand Runners by Christine Jablonski(rigid heddle)
Camelot Towels by Malynda Allen(rigid heddle)
Gothic Glass Table Runner by Jennifer E. Kwong(rigid heddle)
Lotus Mosaic Runner by Greta Holmstrom(pin loom)
Silk Diamonds Table Runner by Michele Marshall(rigid heddle)
Illumination Scarf by Gala McCurdy(rigid heddle)
Bronson Lace Capelet by Margaret Stump(pin loom)
Timeless Shore Temple Vest by Aarthi Neelakrishnan(rigid heddle)
Bayeux Tapestry Bag by Gabi van Tassell(pin loom)
Bejeweled Headband by Jennifer B. Williams(inkle)
Song of Spinning Wheel Scarf by Sun Kim(rigid heddle)
Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

Almost as long as there have been people, there have been stories to explain the world and entertain. In this issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, we’re translating some of our favorite folk and fairy tales from around the world into a language we all love: weaving!

Each of the 18 projects is a new weaving adventure designed around a beloved tale. Weave a set of suspenders inspired by Pinocchio on your inkle loom, or an embroidered pin-loom scarf fit for the snow queen herself. Celebrate the world-famous storyteller, Scheherazade, with the rigid-heddle woven Arabian Nights Placemats (no two are the same!). Weave up some cozy wool fabric before fulling it and turning it into a set of cozy mittens inspired by a Ukrainian folk tale.

In our feature articles, you’ll learn how to use 100% linen as a warp on your rigid-heddle loom without tears. As part of their new series, get the basics of tapestry weaving and what you need to get started from Claudia Chase and Elena Kawachi. In Do it by Hand, you’ll get step-by-step instructions for four different types of braids. Also, in this issue, Anita Osterhaug gives you the “full” story on fulling—the science behind it and tips on getting the best results for your project. These charming projects, enlightening tutorials, and more are in the Winter 2023 issue.

Is it better this way? Could take out “the what you need to get started” to get it even shorter.

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Features:

Burn After Weaving: Creative Destruction in Fairy Tales by Amy Harris Aber
Hunt & Gather: Running with Pruners (book excerpt) by Janis Thompson
String Theory: “Full” Disclosure: Wet-Finishing Woolens by Anita Osterhaug
The Ins, Outs, and Unders of Tapestry Weaving by Claudio Chase and Elena Kawachi
Linen Without Tears by Christine Jablonski
Projects:

Bunyan Plaid Scarf by Yvonne Ellsworth (rigid heddle)
Snow Mittens by Brittany Wells (rigid heddle)
Gingerbread Dishcloths and Bin by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle and inkle)
Qiviut Cowl by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Arachne Napkins by Elisabeth Hill (rigid heddle)
Red Riding Hood’s Bread Cloth by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
Bunny Buddies by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
Magic Beans Mug Rugs by Jennifer E. Kwong (rigid heddle)
A Lovable Hot-Water Bottle by Jennifer Chapman (pin loom)
Jack’s Shoulder Bag by Robin Lynde (rigid heddle)
A Scarf for the Hatter by Kellie Frances Reid (rigid heddle)
Snow Queen Snood by Janna Ford (pin loom)
Arabian Nights Placemats by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
Champa Bag Strap by Shilpa Nagarkar (inkle)
Pinocchio’s Suspenders by Joan Sheridan (inkle)
Star-Crossed Lovers Scarf by Sun Kim (rigid heddle)
Mermaid Bag by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
Cottage Wall Platter Hanger by Joan Sheridan (inkle)
Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

One of the joys of weaving is creating the unexpected. For this issue, that meant looking at how the combination of color, weave structure, and yarn types can produce the illusion of iridescence, pearlescence, and even incandescence in cloth. All nine projects seem to glow, reflect, and even shimmer in the light surrounding them.

Some of the articles address these same qualities, including Bobbie Irwin’s studies of woven iridescence, a Yarn Lab about weaving with neon bright colored yarns, and an Endnotes describing one weaver’s attempts to create iridescence but getting other unwanted effects. From a technical aspect, you can read about weaving with rayon chenille, a light-catching fiber that can also be a challenge to weave with, photography tips for weavers, and an interview with a scientist currently studying bioluminescence and photoluminescence in fiber. Tom Knisley has some tips if you are considering starting your own sheep-to-shawl team, and in What’s Happening we’ve highlighted a beautiful and long-awaited show about the weaving program at Black Mountain College. Finally, our Spotlight is on Toshiko Taira, a woman who is credited with reviving a Japanese fiber and weaving cultural tradition.



Articles:

What’s Happening: Weaving at Black Mountain College by Christina Garton
Spotlight: Toshiko Taira, Reviving a Cultural Tradition by Beth Ross Johnson
Notes from the Fell: Sheep-to-Shawl Basics by Tom Knisely
Bioluminescent Yarn? By Heather Matthews with Dr. Sweta Iyer
Photography for Weavers by Kelly Casanova
Exploring Multicolor Iridescence by Bobbie Irwin
Weaving with Rayon Chenille by Deborah Jarchow
Yarn Lab: Prairie Spun DK: Neon Bright Colors from Brown Sheep Company by Liz Moncrief
Endnotes: To be iridescent or not to be by Eileen Lee
Projects:

Shimmering Crackle Scarf by Bobbie Irwin (4-shaft)
Neon Incandescence by Dorothy Tuthill (8-shaft)
Autumn Pearls by Jennifer Sargent (6-shaft)
Perfect Pairing by Brenda Gibson (8-shaft)
Dreaming of Butterflies Wrap by Merriel Miller (4-shaft)
Ray of Light Placemats and Napkins by Malynda Allen (4-shaft)
Northern Lights Tote by Sara Pate (8-shaft)
More Echoes, Please by Barbara Goudsmit (12-shaft)
Heavenly Harvest Chenille Poncho by Deborah Jarchow (4-shaft)

Weaving is twice as nice when you learn how to combine colors, fibers, weave structures, and design techniques to create projects that go beyond the ordinary. In this Easy Weaving with Little Looms issue, we’re celebrating projects that combine the best of both worlds. Weave up a set of coordinating rigid-heddle towels and potholders and finish them with inkle-woven bands. Then mix and match pin-loom shapes to weave an out-of-this-world star shawl or a cozy lap blanket. Build the perfect pin cushion using an inkle band and two pin-loom woven squares, and then finish it with simple embroidery. Feel inspired? There’s so much more waiting within the pages of the Fall 2023 issue!

Explore the basics of ice dyeing with Rebecca Fox and then weave a set of ice-dyed scarves using two different techniques to create the pattern. Learn how to find hidden designs in tablet weaving from John Mullarkey—without rethreading. Rosalie Neilson gives a brief history of kumihimo and then teaches you how to make your own set of kongō gumi braids. Also, in this issue, you’ll find an exclusive excerpt of Emily Nicolaides’s book Amazing Circular Weaving including instructions for her Swirly Twirl Coasters.

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Features:

String Theory: The New Ice Age of Color by Rebecca Fox
Book Excerpt: Swirly Twirl Coasters by Emily Nicolaides
Let’s Make Thick Yarn by Florencia Campos Correa
A Gathering of Threads by Rosalie Neilson
Tablet Weaving: Hidden Designs by John Mullarkey
Beyond Plain Weave by Hazel Spencer
Projects:

Houndstooth Fantasy Scarf by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
Plus and Pretty Towels by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
Essentials Only Makeup Bag by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
Tissues to Go by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
Mini-Ottoman Pincushion by Joan Sheridan (inkle and pin loom)
Autumn Sunset Poncho by Inci Koker (rigid heddle)
Royal Lupine Lap Blanket by Anthony Thompson (pin loom)
Thick and Thin Hand Towels by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
Picture-Perfect Purse by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
Forest Toques by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Falling Leaves Table Set by Brittany Wells (rigid heddle)
Inlay Whimsy Scarf by Michele Marshall (rigid heddle)
Frosty Ice-Dyed Scarves by Rebecca Fox (rigid heddle)
Phoenix Rising Shawl by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Mix-and-Match Kitchen Set by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
Set of Setts Shawl by Christina Jablonski (rigid heddle)
Star Shawl by Greta Holmstrom (pin loom)
Autumn Leave Runner by Deborah Shelmadine (pin loom)
Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

Weavers have a unique way of looking at the world and often borrow color combinations, patterns, and interesting forms from everyday life for their designs. In this issue of Handwoven we celebrate the inspiration that surrounds us in buildings and structures with 11 projects that each explore some aspect of architecture. In addition, you’ll learn about 2 weavings that used special types of architecture for their inspiration—an iconic skyscraper, and oddly enough, a pleated corpse flower.

In other articles, you’ll be introduced to the Tuesday Weavers of Tennessee, learn how to spin and weave with paper, receive tips for taking care of your eyes and hands while weaving, and read about the many Icelandic sheep and wool customs. In Notes from the Fell, Tom Knisely shares his list of go-to weaving books, and there is something for everyone in the Euroflax Yarn Lab.

Wherever inspiration finds you, you’ll love this issue of Handwoven based on the elements of the architecture that surround us.

Articles:

• Idea Gallery: Weaving the Bow by Penny Hajdu
  
• Stepping Up: Preserving a Weaving Community by Patricia Bethke Bing
  
• Notes from the Fell: From My Library by Tom Knisely
  
• Healthy Weavers: Helping Eyes and Hands Find Their Weaving Sweet Spot by Cynthia Evetts and Tina Fletcher
  
• Icelandic Textiles, Shaped by Nature by Megan M. MacBride
  
• Spinning and Weaving Paper by Karin Borden
  
• Yarn Lab: Euroflax, a Linen for All Weavers by Christine Jablonski
  
• Endnotes: Architecture in the Natural World by Nancy Peterson
  

Projects:

• Spatial Overlap by Ozana Gherman (8-shaft)
  
• Palm Springs Cocktail Carpets by Jennifer E. Kwong (3-shaft)
  
• Square Dance runners by Sarah Jackson (8-shaft)
  
• Rosebud Trellis Fingertip Towels by Malynda Allen (4-shaft)
  
• Woven Mosaics by Jan Josifek (6-shaft)
  
• Santorini Blankets by Janis Eckert and Sheila O’Hara (8- or 10-shaft)
  
• Nursery Windows by Tracy Kaestner (8-shaft)
  
• Crystal Palace Interior by Andrea Williams (8-shaft)
  
• Herculaneum Scarf by Nancy Peck (4-shaft or rigid heddle)
  
• Sidewalks and Shadows by Merriel Miller (8-shaft)
  
• Craftsman Crackle Scarf by Deanna Deeds (4-shaft)
  

Softcover 
80 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

The 10th Anniversary issue debuts with 30 new ideas for fall: Bright, Beautiful Color! A magazine featuring designs using Noro yarn including Haunui Silk, Furreal Pom, Malvinas, Ito, Kureyon, Viola, Silk Garden Sock Solo, Silk Garden, Silk Garden Solo, Tsuido, Kashirukuru, Madara, Silk Garden Sock, Silk Garden Lite, and Haunui

Projects:

• Design 01 - Akaroa: 1 hank of Haunui Silk #110; 1 hank of Haunui Silk #107; 1 hank of Haunui Silk #109
  
• Design 02 - Taranaki: 5-6 hanks of Haunui Silk #109; 1 hank of Haunui Silk #111
  
• Design 03 - Timaru: 3-5 hanks of Haunui Silk #110
  
• Design 04 - Hokitika: 1 hank of Haunui Silk #108; 1 pompom of Furreal Pom #17
  
• Design 05 - Anorthite: 2-3 balls of Malvinas #02; 2-3 balls of Ito #37; 2-3 balls of Ito #43
  
• Design 06 - Prosepite: 1 ball of Malvinas #17; 2 balls of Malvinas #20; 4 skeins of Kureyon #211
  
• Design 07 - Friedelite: 3-5 balls of Malvinas #20; 2-3 balls of Ito #40
  
• Design 08 - 08 - Moldavite: 2-3 balls of Malvinas #06; 2-3 balls of Malvinas #13; 2-3 balls of Malvinas #08
  
• Design 09 - Legrandite: 1-3 balls of Malvinas #02: 1-2 balls of Malvinas #08
  
• Design 10 - Pastel Tiles Blanket: 3 balls of Viola #03; 3 balls of Viola #13; 4 balls of Malvinas #13
  
• Design 11 - Kamani: 3 skeins of Silk Garden Sock Solo #TW85
  
• Design 12 - Tadmor: 2-4 skeins of Silk Garden #208; 8-12 skeins of Silk Garden Solo #1
  
• Design 13 - Lubna: 3-5 balls of Tsuido #58
  
• Design 14 - Benton: 2-3 balls of Viola #03: 1 ball of Viola #02
  
• Design 15 - Egle: 3 hanks of Kashirukuru #14
  
• Design 16 - Xylia:  7-9 hanks of Madara #06
• Design 17 - Adoette: 6 hanks of Madara #06; 6 hanks of Madara #08
  
• Design 18 - Belted Cardigan Vest: 9-14 skeins of Silk Garden #84
  
• Design 19 - Bobble Columns Capelet: 5 skeins of Silk Garden Solo #7
  
• Design 20 - Mitered Top: 4 skeins of Silk Garden Sock #S84
  
• Design 21 - Cabled Scarf: 6 skeins of Silk Garden Lite #2094
  
• Design 22 - Batura: 4-5 skeins of Silk Garden Sock #S517
• Design 23 - Trivor: 3-4 balls of Malvinas #17
  
• Design 24 - Lhotse: 7-8 hanks of Kashirukuru #14
  
• Design 25 - Nuptse: 4-6 skeins of Silk Garden Sock Solo
  
• Design 26 - Kanjut: 3-5 balls of Haunui Silk
  
• Design 27 - Churin: 3-4 balls of Haunui #8
  
• Design 28 - Origami Scarf:  4 hanks of Kashirukuru #01
  
• Bonus Design 1: A Voyage East Afghan
  
• Bonus Design 2: The Balaclava
  
• Bonus Design 3: Weekend Binge Vest & Cowl

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

Weaving by its very nature invites exploration. This issue of Handwoven delves into the role experimentation plays in design development, whether it is using new-to-the-weaver yarns, unique color mixtures in warp and weft, or combining weave structures in a draft. Each of the 11 projects shows how the craft continues to evolve in the hands of weavers.

Many of the features continue along the theme of exploration, including an article by Tommye McClure Scanlin about developing tapestry designs, an Endnotes about treadling within a loose framework of rules, an Idea Gallery describing how to design blankets using the temperature ranges at a special location during a significant year as a color guide, and a Yarn Lab about an unusual blend of bamboo and cotton. You’ll want to check out the article about Handweaving.net, a website that has grown since its inception in 2003 to become not only a huge repository of weaving information but also an interactive website with a slew of design components. The Perfect Towel article explains why some towels are superior to others and provides tips for weaving better towels, Tom Knisely gives some surprising insights on managing heddles in Notes from the Fell, and two occupational therapists outline ways to weave smarter so you can weave longer and remain pain free.

Articles:

• Notes from the Fell: On Heddle Management by Tom Knisely
• net: From the Beginning and Into the Future by Sherrie Amada Miller
• Designing for Tapestry—What? How? Why? By Tommye McClure Scanlin
• Healthy Weavers: Using Ergonomics for Comfortable Weaving by Cynthia Evetts and Tina Fletcher
• Idea Gallery: A Year to Remember Blankets by Robin Lynde
• The Perfect Towel by Tracy Kaestner
• Yarn Lab: Bamboo/Cotton—A Blend with Great Promise by Deanna Deeds
• Endnotes: Spontaneity with Rules by Gretchen Huggett

Projects:

• Weaving a Place in Time by Rebecca Morris (2 or 4 shaft)
• Mixing It Up by Barbara Goudsmit (8-shaft)
• Ripples Scarf by Denise Bolger Kovnat (4-shaft)
• Treadling Twist Twills by Kate Lange-McKibben (8-shaft)
• Asymmetrical Challenge by Jennifer Sargent (8-shaft)
• 65 Roses, Take 2 by Susan Du Bois and Robin Wilton (8-shaft)
• Crackle Experiments by Anne Elixhauser (8-shaft)
• Block Party Runners by Jill Staubitz (4-shaft)
• Crackle Table Linens by Robin Monogue (8-shaft)
• Hybrid Table Runner by John Wendel (8-shaft)
• My Very Peri Perfect Towels by Tracy Kaestner (8-shaft)

Softcover

80 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Our annual tool issue turns the spotlight on spinning wheels. Discover the often-missed measurements that can help you choose the best wheel for your body. Learn how the Coast Salish peoples adapted traditional spindles into treadle spinners, influencing wheels that might be in your house today. Find out if 3D printing could be the solution for broken or missing parts on antique wheels. And tackle wheel adjustments for spinning a blend of cotton and cottonized hemp.

• Spin a strong, tweedy yarn and knit the ultimate shorty socks.
• Sew a custom denim cover for your handcards using a vintage Spin Off
• Explore machine knitting using handspun (and hear why you should give it a try).

Contents

• Spinning Comfortably: Choosing and Using the Best Wheel for Your Body, by Carson Demers
• The Ultimate Tweedy Sock Yarn for Active Feet, by Deborah Held
• The Salish Spinner: Innovation, Evolution, and Adaptation, by Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa
• Quebec Wheel Song, by Joanne Seiff
• Mechanics Made Easy: Making Friends with Your Spinning Wheel, by Elana Goodfellow
• 3D Printing & Antique Wheels: A Spinner Explores Replacement Parts, by Meagan Condon
• Machine Knitting with Handspun: Would the Luddites Approve? by Mary Renstrom
• Spinning Symbols: Three Embellished Tools with Stories to Tell, by Riley Kleve
• An Ode to Onion Skins: Modifying a Humble Dyestuff, by Madeline Keller-King
• The One Acre Exchange Blend: Spinning Cotton and Cottonized Hemp, by Kerry Bullock-Ozkan
• Toe-Up Tweed and the Sporty-Shortie Socks, by Deborah Held
• Handy Dandy Denim Card Cover, by Susan Bradshaw and Angela K. Schneider
• Autumn Forest Scarf: Silk Hankies and Undulating Twill, by Malynda Allen

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

Readers rejoice! In this Winter 2022 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms you’ll find projects inspired by beloved books for young and old alike as well as projects designed with reading in mind. Learn two methods for weaving words on your inkle loom, create a pin-loom-woven tote bag with a book motif perfect for trips to the library, and make a soft and snuggly blanket—with a 12”-wide rigid-heddle loom.

Also in this issue:

Want more from your pin-loom? Learn how to use continuous-strand weaving to make different shapes on a single pin loom.

Pick-up sticks can open a new world of design on the rigid-heddle loom, but if you’ve never tried them before they can be intimidating. Get the basics down and banish your fear with our feature on the power of pick-up sticks.

Features:

• Weaving With: Array—A Very Special Tapestry Yarn, by Kennita Tully
  
• Tapestry Talk: Hatching, by Tommye McClure Scanlin
  
• String Theory: The Science of Warmth, by K. Rose James
  
• The Power of Pick-Up Sticks, by Sienna Bosch
  
• Continuous-Strand Weaving, by Jennifer Chapman
  
• Behind the Design: Elven Cloak, by Tammy Bast
  
• Dyslexia and a Divergent Scarf, by Carly Jayne
  

Projects:

• Little Prince Scarf, by Angela Tong (rigid heddle)
• Cuppa Tea Cozy, by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
• Meghalaya Scarf, by Shilpa Nagarkar (rigid heddle)
  
• Namesake Runner, by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
  
• Incense and Sensibility Cowl, by Sara Goldenberg (rigid heddle)
  
• Colorful Fish Pillow, by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• Kai’s Scarf, by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• A Faun’s Scarf, by Yvonne Ellsworth (rigid heddle)
  
• Ma’s Towels, by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
  
• Spiderweb Scarf, by Nancy Peck (rigid heddle)
  
• Follow Your Star Bookmarks, by Alison Irwin (inkle)
  
• Charlotte’s Bands, by Sara C. Bixler (inkle)
  
• Soft and Snuggly Blanket, by Deborah Jarchow (rigid heddle)
  
• Wire and Ribbon Bookmarks, by Greta Holmstrom (rigid heddle)
  
• Reader’s Friend Mug Rugs, by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
  
• Giraffe Body Pillow, by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
  
• Library Book Bag, by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
  
• Cozy Book Pillow, by Hazel Spencer (pin loom)
  
• Spectacular Spectacle Pouch, by Marieke Kranenburg (tablet weaving)
  
• Couch Caddies, by Robin Lynde and Lisa Waterman (pin loom and rigid heddle)
  

Soft cover, 96 pages. 

Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

Add a little something (or somethings) extra to your weaving with the Fall 2022 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms. This issue proves that even the smallest of additions can make a huge difference to your final product. Add a bit more finesse to your weaving with projects including a scarf with pops of inlay, a runner with a new technique called catenpile, and scarf with a fresh take on Danish medallions. Learn how to do beautiful statement joins by making a pin-loom blanket with stunning crochet joins or a rigid-heddle shawl with decorative stitching. Add some extra oomph to your weaving with a rigid-heddle towel with matching inkle-woven hanging tab, a set of cute pin-loom llamas complete with pompoms on their hats, and a pillow with pin-loom-woven fringe.

Also in this issue:

Even the most advanced weaver can struggle with selvedges. Learn three tricks to getting cleaner selvedges on the rigid-heddle loom and see how they compare.

If you’ve been looking for a new way to embellish your handwovens with designs on the loom, you’ll love reading about catenpile, a new rigid-heddle technique. Jessica Lambert, creator of the technique, walks you through the ways she creates stunning raised designs in her weaving without a pick-up stick or supplemental weft.

See the design process behind a beautifully embellished bag complete with decorative darning, beaded kumihimo tassels, and two types of coordinating inkle bands, a flat one for decoration and a tubular one as the handle.

Features:

• Weaving With: Gevolve Yarns by Sara Goldenberg White
  
• String Theory: Selvedge Experiments by Sienna Bosch
  
• Tapestry Talk: What’s Your Angle?
  
• Catenpile Technique by Jessica Lambert
  
• Not So Plain After All by Alison Irwin
  

Projects:

• Not-so-Plain Bands by Alison Irwin (inkle)
• Kodachrome Quilt by Sally Weener (pin loom)
  
• Prakruti Scarf by Shilpa Nagakar (rigid heddle)
  
• Infinitely Spectacular Scarf by Angela Tong (rigid heddle)
  
• No Drama Llamas by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
  
• Chain Reaction by Deborah Jarchow (rigid heddle)
  
• A Bag for Janice by Carla by Jeanne Hubbart (rigid heddle)
  
• Cute as a Bug Pencil Case by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
  
• Boxed Lace Wrap by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
  
• Fika Kitchen Towel by Anne Merrow (rigid heddle and inkle)
  
• Cathedral Window Blanket by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• Arabesque Runner by Jessica Lambert (rigid heddle)
  
• Stripes and Soumak by Jodi Ybarra (rigid heddle)
  
• The Fringe Element by Hazel Spencer (pin loom)
  
• Buttons and Blossoms Cowl by Rebecca Cengiz-Robbs (rigid heddle)
  
• Squiggle Shawl by Sara Goldenberg White (rigid heddle)
  
• Building Blocks Blanket by Deb Essen (rigid heddle)
  
• Casual Comfort by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
  
• Goldenrod Scarf by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
  
• À La Carte Napkins by Sara C. Bixler (rigid heddle)
  
• Hidden Diamonds Cowl by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  

Soft cover, 96 pages. 

Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Spin Off explores the art and craft of making yarn. Each issue connects you to new and familiar voices in the handspinning community and is packed with information about fibers, tools, and traditions to inspire your creativity.

In this issue: 

Join us for a deep dive into intentional texture, from smooth to slubby, silky to fuzzy. Explore ways to create, adapt, and use texture in your fibers, yarns, and finished textiles. Try creating handspun halo from four luxury fibers. Be inspired by 10 cabled-yarn variations. And learn how to avoid (or add!) slubs in your yarn.

• Use heavy, textural handspun interspersed with fine yarns to weave a sophisticated wrap.
  
• Combine yarns of different grists for gorgeous translucent knits.
  
• See how to turn cordage by hand using corn husks, flax, garlic leaves, and other plant material.
  

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Spin Off explores the art and craft of making yarn. Each issue connects you to new and familiar voices in the handspinning community and is packed with information about fibers, tools, and traditions to inspire your creativity.

In this issue: From earthy shades to ultra-saturated hues, few things excite spinners more than color. Delve into color explorations beyond the dyepot. Spin and knit a Swedish heart-warmer shawl using natural sheep colors. And discover tips for minimizing dye fading in your personal textiles.

Features: 

• Create complex variegated colors using a blending board and diz.
• Refresh a garment from odd bits of yarn with this piece-dyeing technique.
• Use handspun yarn to stitch a bargello needlepoint spindle bag.

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

Summer's hottest trend has a cool retro vibe in Noro Magazine's 20th issue! Order your copy today of this incredible magazine featuring 30 designs using Noro's yarns including Uchiwa, Yukata, Asaginu, Sonata, Enka, Akari, Kakigori, Geshi, Silk Garden Sock, Silk Garden, Tsubame, and Silk Garden Lite.

Features:

• Design 01 - Anisie: 2-4 balls Uchiwa #1 Tokyo
  
• Design 02 - Abra: 2 balls Uchiwa #4 Nagano
  
• Design 03 - Augustina: 4 balls Yukata #14 Osaka
  
• Design 04 - Frazier: 8 balls of Asaginu #09
  
• Design 05 - Maxhill: 2 hanks of Sonata #16
  
• Design 06 - Zarel: 1 hank each of Sonata #22, 16, 20, 19, 17, 04, 01 and 2 hanks of Sonata #02. 
  
• Design 07 - Safiye: 3-5 balls of Enka #08
  
• Design 08 - Niccola: 1 hank of Sonata #06 and 1 Ball of Enka #08
  
• Design 09 - Wynnie: 4 balls of Yukata #13
  
• Design 10 - Keegan: 5-8 balls of Asaginu #14
  
• Design 11 - Tobin: 4-6 balls of Asaginu #01
  
• Design 12 - Rochella: 5-7 balls of Asaginu #03
  
• Design 13 - Zana:  5-8 balls of Asaginu #12
  
• Design 14 - Mornington: 1 hank Sonata #21, 2 hanks Sonata #01, and 1 ball of Akari #17. 
  
• Design 15 - Quinny: 1 ball of Kakigori #12
  
• Design 16 - Arna: 1 ball of Kakigori #01
  
• Design 17 - Iliana: 1 ball of Akari #25
  
• Design 18 - Tayah: 1 ball of Akari #23
  
• Design 19 - Ameara: 1 ball of Geshi #02 & #07
  
• Design 20 - Amusa: 1 ball of Geshi #02 & #07
  
• Design 21 - Diamond Shawl: 1 skein of Silk Garden Sock #S84
  
• Design 22 - Feather and Fan Lace Blanket: 4 skeins of Silk Garden #84 & 11 skeins of Silk Garden #341
  
• Design 23 - Lace and Rib Socks: 1 skein of Silk Garden Sock #S84
  
• Design 24 - Braided Scarf: 3 skeins of Silk Garden #84
  
• Design 25 - Sakura: 2 balls of Enka #11
  
• Design 26 - Nemphila: 2 balls of Tsubame #21
  
• Design 27 - Jacintha: 2 balls of Geshi #29
  
• Design 28 - Myrtlar: 2 balls of Uchiwa #10
  
• Design 29 - Kenton: 3-5 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2094 & 4-6 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2084
  
• Design 30 - The Knit Bandana: 1 skein of Silk Garden #471 Maniwa
  

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

Travel the world without leaving your loom with the Summer 2022 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms. In this vacation-themed issue you’ll find 18 projects inspired by or designed for travel. Bring the beach home and into your wardrobe with colorful seaside-inspired runners and towels. Get the kiddos in on the fun with a playful seahorse hooded toddler towel and stuffed whale that doubles as a throw pillow. Travel anywhere in style with an inkle- or tablet-woven lanyard, a sweet embroidered travel pillow, a handwoven passport cover, and of course shawls and scarves galore.

Features:

• Weaving With: Silk that Plays Well with Others by Peg MacMorris
  
• String Theory: Sampling for Success by Sarah Jackson
  
• Crazy Shot by Myra Wood
  
• Morning Glory Tapestry by Jodi Ybarra
  
• Weaving on the Go by Claudia Chase and Elena Zuyok
  
• From Inkle Band to Bag by Julie Beers
  

Projects:

• Fresh as A Daisy Travel Pillow by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
  
• Earl Grey Towels by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
  
• Cirrus Scarf by Anu Bhatia (rigid heddle)
  
• Penny Candy Scarf by Sara Bixler (rigid heddle)
  
• Cinque Terre Towels by Yvonne Ellsworth (rigid heddle)
  
• Steps to Adventure Passport Cover by Greta Holmstrom (pin loom)
  
• Open-Air Market Bags by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
  
• BYO Bottle Bag by Deborah Jarchow (rigid heddle)
  
• Peekaboo Scarf by Nancy Peck (rigid heddle)
  
• Road Trip Lanyards by Angela K. Schneider (inkle and tablet)
  
• Sunset Scarf by Patricia Shaw (rigid heddle)
  
• Walk in the Park Leash by Rachel Simmons (rigid heddle)
  
• Lazy Summer Picnic Blanket by Hazel Spencer (pin loom)
  
• Mystic Blue Whale Pillow by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
  
• Sand, Sea, and Sky Runner by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
  
• Summer Breeze Shawl by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• Horsing Around Toddler Towel by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• Cinnamon Sugar Towels by Jodi Ybarra (rigid heddle)

Soft cover, 96 pages. 

Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

22 Fresh Project For Home, Garden, & Wardrobe. 

Projects:

All Playful

• Spring Gnomes by Deborah Bagley
• Spring into Summer Wreath by Margaret Stump
• Leno Hemp Market Bag by Yvonne Ellsworth
• Dirt- and Plant-Dyed Garden Apron by Jennifer Chapman
• The Dog Walker's Friend by Joan Sheridan
• Fiddler on the Beach by Laia Robichaux

Fresh Fashions

• Vihaan by Ship Nagarkar
• Ripples and Waves by Sara Goldenberg White
• Glow Scarf by Christine Jablonski
• Jewel Scarf by Tammy Bast
• Lilas au Printemps by Jane Grogan
• Spring Fling Scarf by Nancy Peck
• Woven and Stitched Top by Deborah Jarchow

Around The House

• Dots Rug by Gabi van Tassell
• Never Too Many Pillows by Tammy Bast
• Amalfi Coast Towels by Christine Jablonski
• Post-Woe Napkins by Elisabeth Hill
• Sunrise Towel by Eloise DeHaan
• Thick-and-Thin Throw Pillow by Merriel Miller
• Bright Morning Mug Rugs by Hazel Spencer
• Color-and-Weave Napkins by Deb Essen
• Rainbows and Hearts Baby Blanket by Gabi van Tassell

Print Copy. Soft cover, 96 pages. 
Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors
Published by Long Thread Media

Take a step (or a leap, as the case may be) out of the box with this issue of Handwoven celebrating weaving that deflects out of the woven grid. Whether it’s a function of weave structure or yarn composition, the threads in all 12 projects curve and twist during wet-finishing, whether it’s a lot or a little, and many of the projects differ from one side to the other. Two technique articles expand on the deflection theme, one by Yvonne Ellsworth about dyeing a warp and weaving a scarf to mimic a doubleknit piece, and a Traditions article by Phyllis Miller on weaving sashiko-style patterns to pair with a treasured piece of kimono silk. Our new article series, Best Practices, by Susan Bateman and Melissa Parsons gives tips for better warping, and Tom Knisely in Notes from the Fell looks at different ways of keeping weaving records—some of which may surprise you. The Spotlight is on a young man, Nevan Carling, intent on studying and restoring antique looms, and for the Yarn Lab Elisabeth Hill puts three fine yarns into deflecting structures with great results. The issue wraps up with an essay by Janney Simpson about her own winding path to using deflection in her beautiful scarves and shawls.

Projects:

• Sawtooth Stripe Pillows by Angela K. Schneider (4-shaft)
• Shadow Play Kitchen Towels by Barbara Goudsmit (4-shaft)
• Take Your Turn by Liz Moncrief (4-shaft)
• Reflecting Pool Bed Runner by Christine Jablonski (4-shaft)
• Honeycomb Throw by Marcia Kooistra (8-shaft)
• Blue Circling Embers by Annette Swan Schipf (8-shaft)
• Bumple Scarf by Nancy Peck (rigid heddle, 2- and 4-shaft)
• Clouds of Alpaca Scarf by Susannah Day (4-shaft)
• Hashtag Deflected Doubleweave by Jill Staubitz (8-shaft)
• O’ So Beautiful Scarf by Merriel Miller (8-shaft)
• Cool Breeze by Natalie Drummond (8-shaft)
• Sashiko-Style Flower Scarf by Phyllis Miller (8-shaft)

Articles:

• Spotlight: Nevan Carling: A Champion for Old Looms by Karen Donde 
• Notes from the Fell: Keeping Records by Tom Knisely
• Stepping Up: The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show & Sale by C. J. Robb
• Best Practices: Winding a Warp by Susan Bateman and Melissa Parsons
• Idea Gallery: Translating Doubleknitting to Doubleweave by Yvonne Ellsworth
• Traditions: Inspired by Sashiko by Phyllis Miller
• Yarn Lab: A Fine Line: Silk City Fibers by Elisabeth Hill
• Endnotes: Reflections on Deflection by Janney Simpson

Softcover
80 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Spin Off explores the art and craft of making yarn. Each issue connects you to new and familiar voices in the handspinning community and is packed with information about fibers, tools, and traditions to inspire your creativity.

In this issue are Building Better Blends, Rare-Breed Tweed Card You Own, Stronger Socks Naturally, and so much more! Check out our current inventory of back issues as well. 

Features: 

• Beauty and the Beast: Herdwick Wool, a Heritage Mill & Luxury Cloth by Cath Snape
• Nature's Nylon: Natural Alternatives for Stronger Socks by Stephanie Johnson
• Fiber Blending and Hand Comfort by Carson Demers
• Optimizing Luxury: Getting the Most Mileage Out of Exotic Fiber by Lisa Mitchell
• Wool & Hemp: A "Primitive" Fiber Dream Team by Madeline Keller-King
• Structure: Choosing Fibers for Drumcarding by Emily Wohlscheid
• Wool Basics: What Is Grease? buy A. Sabine Schröder-Gravendyck
• Llama Fiber: A Realm of Possibilities by Dr. Annamarie Hatcher
• Llama Fiber: An Exploration in Spinning and Knitting by Barbara Kelly-Landry

Projects: 

• Alloy Socks by Stefanie Johnson
  
• Sturdy Mittens for Winter Walks by Madeline Keller-King
  
• Table Scraps: Clasped-Weft Table Runner by Tracy Livernois

Softcover
88 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

Weave your days merry and bright with the 2021 Holiday issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms. This wintry issue features 21 projects to jazz up your wardrobe, decorate your home, or gift to friends and family. The projects run the gamut between large and small so no matter how much time you have, you can weave something wonderful. Angela Tong’s totally 90s Pin-Loom Scrunchie, Lindsay Wiseman’s Glowing Emerald Scarf, and Joan Sheridan’s sweet Ribbon Candy Earrings weave up easily in a weekend (or less!). If you prefer a more complex project, Edith van Tassell’s Foxy Birch Blanket or Christine Jablonski’s Windowpane Spa Set will let you lose yourself in weaving.

As always, the issue is chock full of articles to help you build your weaving repertoire. Go beyond whipstitch, double overcast, and blanket stitch with Gabi van Tassell’s article about creative ways to join pin-loom pieces—all of which work for rigid-heddle cloth as well. Learn how to weave with a wave stick on a rigid-heddle loom with an article by Liz Evans, and then put your knowledge to the test by weaving the Ocean Waves Scarf by Rebecca Cengiz-Robbs. Add some texture to your weaving with three supplemental weft techniques—rya, looped pile, and soumak—in Do it By Hand.

Learn about the basics of differential shrinkage in our new department, String Theory. Read about the different shears, snips, and scissors available and how they can make your weaving life easier in Sara Lamb’s article about various cutting tools. And of course, there’s plenty of gear guides to help make your weaving life easier and your studio more aesthetically pleasing.

Features:

• Weaving With: Brown Sheep Yarns by Brittany Wells
  
• Scissors, Shears, and Snips by Sara Lamb
  
• Wavy Weaving by Liz Evans
  
• Joining Pin-Loom Squares by Gabi van Tassell
  

Projects:

• Zakka Embroidered Napkins by Yvonne Ellsworth (rigid heddle)
  
• Windowpane Spa Set by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
  
• Painted Pillow by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• Modern Stripe Tea Towels by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
  
• Glowing Emerald Scarf by Lindsay Wiseman (rigid heddle)
  
• Palindrome Scarf by Judith Shangold (rigid heddle)
  
• Ice Float Scarf by Nancy Peck (rigid heddle)
  
• Veerya by Shilpa Nagarkar (rigid heddle)
  
• Snowy Mountains Scarf by Angela Tong (rigid heddle)
  
• Ocean Waves Scarf by Rebecca Cengiz-Robbs (rigid heddle)
  
• Thick and Quick Poncho by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
  
• A Stash-Busting Blanket Scarf by Kellie Frances Reid (rigid heddle)
  
• Child’s Basketweave Capelet by Jennifer Chapman (pin loom)
  
• Polar Bear Pillow by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
  
• Pin-Loom Scrunchie by Angela Tong (pin loom)
  
• Ribbon Candy Earrings by Joan Sheridan with Deborah Harowitz (inkle)
  
• Pine Tree Gift Bags by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
  
• Holiday Bottle Bags by JoEllen Salkin (rigid heddle)
  
• Velvet Loveys: Sloth, Fox, and Lamb by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
  
• Foxy Birch Blanket by Edith van Tassell (pin loom)
  
• Stingray Pouch by Katherine Augustine (pin loom)
  

104 Pages
Softcover/Magazine Format
Published by Long Thread Media

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Spin Off explores the art and craft of making yarn. Each issue connects you to new and familiar voices in the handspinning community and is packed with information about fibers, tools, and traditions to inspire your creativity.

In this issue are the Spinner's Toolbox Accessories You'll Love; Nostepinne Wind 3 Ways, On the Bias Spin + Weave a Pin-Loom Scarf; and so much more! Check out our current inventory of back issues as well. 

Features: 

• Unwinding the Nostepinne by Heavenly Bresser
  
• Color Tools: A Spinner Exploes by Ellen Mckean
  
• Hand-Ginning Cotton: A Practical Guide by Melvenea Hodges
  
• Spinning in Color for Pin-Loom Weaving by Madeline Keller-King 
  
• The Mighty Magnet: A Supported Spindle Aid by Helen Barbara Mawdsley
• Slow Prep: Making the Most of Hog Island Fleece by Holly Callahan-Kasmala
• Spinning and the Sarakatsani by Mimi Seyferth
• Wool and Wood: Natural Storage Bobbins by A. Sabine Schröder-Gravendyck
• Lazy Kates: Beginner Basics by Amy Tyler
• Coming Full Circle: A Golden Anniversary by Susan C. Druding
• Yes, Antique Spinning Wheels Do Talk by Betsy Burnham Alspach

Projects: 

• Stormy Seas Scarf by Devin Helmet and John Mullarkey
• Stranded Gradient Fingerless Mitts by Risë Burgie

Softcover
88 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

A magazine featuring 30 designs using Noro yarn including Sonata, Enka, Mirai, Kakigori, Geshi, Silk Garden Lite, Tabi, Tsubame, Akari, Nishiki, Taiyo, Silk Garden Sock, Kumo, Silk Garden Sock Solo, Silk Garden Solo, and Kureyon new for Spring and Summer of 2021.

Features:

• Design 01 - Medusa Wrap: 4 hanks of Sonata #06 and 3 Hanks of Sonata #08
  
• Design 02 - Tangerine Eyelet Wrap: 2 balls of Enka #04
  
• Design 03 - Piedra Shawl: 1 skein of Mirai #38 and 1 skein of Mirai #22
  
• Design 04 - Sweeping Waves: 2 balls of Enka #06
  
• Design 05 - Shifting Sands Wrap: 1 ball each of Kakigori #12, #01, and #13
  
• Design 06 - Summer Citrus Shawl: 2 hanks each of Sonata #15 & #19
  
• Design 07 - Coral Sunrise Shawl: 2 skeins of Geshi #08
• Design 08 - Earthenware Afghan: 8 balls each of Silk Garden Lite #2083 & #2094
• Design 09 - Marine Mirage Afghan: 6 balls of Tabi #12
• Design 10 - Calmness Vest: 2-3 balls of Tsubame #05
• Design 11 - Unwind Pullover: 2 balls of Kakigori #13
• Design 12 - Mellow Pullover: 3-4 hanks of Sonata #25
• Design 13 - Becalm Sweater: 2-3 balls of Enka #03
• Design 14 - Repose Sweater: 2-3 skeins of Geshi #25
• Design 15 - Quietude: 2-3 skeins of Akari #25
• Design 16 - Pebble Beach Tee: 3-6 Hanks of Nishiki #09
• Design 17 - Lemon Drop Poncho Top: Kakigori 1 ball #01 and 1-2 balls #12
• Design 18 - Golden Moss: 3-5 Hanks of Sonata #18
• Design 19 - Ocean Sunset Cardigan 3-4 Ball of Tsubame #09
• Design 20 - Peach Blossom: 3-4 skeins of Akari #06
• Design 21 - Turquoise and Tangerine: 4-6 skeins of Taiyo #104
• Design 22 - Spring Woodlands 1 skein of Akari #17 and 2 hanks of Sonata #18
• Design 23 - Turquesa Topper: 3-6 skeins fo Silk Garden Sock #S459
• Design 24 -Rose Matrix Shawl: 3 hanks each of Kumo #17 & #24
• Design 25 - Pacifica Poncho: 2-3 balls of Kakigori #13
• Design 26 - L-shaped Shawl: 4 skeins of Silk Garden Sock Solo #S1
• Design 27 - Crew-Neck Pullover: 10-15 skeins of Silk Garden Solo #1
• Design 28 - Cropped Cardigan: 3-5 skeins of Silk Garden Sock Solo #S1
• Design 29 - Love Noro Scarf: 4skeins of Kureyon #425 and 1 skein of Kureyon #102
• Bonus Design: The Easy-Peasy Poncho: 2 Balls of Kakigori #09
  

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

A magazine featuring over 30 designs using Noro yarn including Kumo, Akari, Silk Garden Lite, Mirai, Geshi, Taiyo, Sonata, Tabi, Tsubame, and Silk Garden Sock new for Spring and Summer of 2020.

Features:

• Design 01 - Knit & Crochet Coat: 6-8 hanks of Kumo #15
  
• Design 02 - Lace Raglan Tee: 2-4 balls of Akari #07
  
• Design 03 - Crochet Vest: 2-5 balls of Akari #04
  
• Design 04 - Open Back Tee: 2-4 Hanks of Kumo #20
  
• Design 05 - Lace Tank: 2-4 Hanks of Kumo #14
  
• Design 06 - Lace Sleeveless Top: 1-2 balls of Akari #06
  
• Design 07 - Half Circle Vest: 5-8 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2118
• Design 08 - Origami Vest: 3-5 Skeins of Mirai #18
• Design 09 - Two Way Top: 6-8 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2172
• Design 10 - Two-Direction Ripple Top: 6-11 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2082
• Design 11 - Stockinette Shrug: 7-11 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2169
• Design 12 - Mitered Top: 3-5 skeins of Mirai #8
• Design 13 - Side Lace Vest: 1-2 balls of Geshi #10
• Design 14 - Cable Tie Vest: 2-3 balls of Geshi #03
• Design 15 - Side Tie Ruana: 2-3 balls of Geshi #09
• Design 16 - Honeycomb Vest: 1-2 balls of Geshi #08 & 1-2 balls of Geshi #02
• Design 17 - Perfectly Square Throw: 9 skeins of Taiyo #124
• Design 18 - Mosaic & Entrelac Blanket: 19 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2170 & 17 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2084
• Design 19 - Flower Pillow Covers: 1 hank of Sonata #04, 1 hank of Sonata #11, 1 hank of Sonata #05, 1 hank of Sonata #16, & 3 hanks of Sonata #01
• Design 20 - Feather-And-Fan Cowl: 1 ball of Tabi #10
• Design 21 - Eyelet Scarf: 1 ball of Tsubame #02
• Design 22 - Lace Cable Scarf: 2 balls of Tsubame #10
• Design 23 - Tabi Socks: 1 ball of Tabi #04
• Design 24 - Peacock Wrap:  2 balls of Tsubame #06
• Design 25 - Boxy Cardigan: 2-3 Balls of Tsubame #02
• Design 26 - Offset Pattern Top: 3-4 hanks of Sonata #23
• Design 27 - Boxy Top: 2-3 balls of Geshi #14
• Design 28 - Curved Hem Top: 2-3 Hanks of Kumu #12
• Design 29 - Box Pattern Tee: 2-3 balls of Akari #18
• Design 30 - Garter & Lace Diamond Shawl: 4 skeins of Silk Garden Sock #S84
• Design 31 - Columned Lace Shawl: 5 balls of Silk Garden Lite #2083

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

The 2021 Summer issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms delivers 23 projects designed to calm your soul, beautify your home, and add a dash of handwoven panache to your wardrobe. All of the projects can be woven with pin, inkle, and rigid-heddle looms, or weaving tablets. There are projects for every ability level, from beginner such as the Boldly Striped Napkins, woven in plain weave by Angela Tong, to the more advanced Double-Faced Herringbone Scarf by Nancy Peck which uses two heddles, a heddle rod, and a pick-up stick to weave twill.

For pin-loomers Gabi van Tassel’s Raffiametry Placemats showcase how to use raffia on a pin loom, while Kay Meador’s Ebb & Flow Pillow takes advantage of slow striping yarns to create a soothing, painterly color-block pillow cover. Jennifer Williams inkle-woven Relaxation Eye Cover brings the spa experience into your home with silk, lavender, and flax seeds. And for tablet weavers, give your high tops a boost of color and pattern with John Mullarkey’s tablet-woven Astounding Shoelaces.

Besides the wonderful projects, you’ll learn about using chance to boost your designs; how to join woven pieces using crochet, embroidery, and knitting; new ways to use fun and colorful art yarns; and 3 tapestry techniques that work equally well on the rigid-heddle loom. Susan J. Folkes writes about the history of bandweaving and her journey to become the expert band weaver that she is today.

Features:

• Weaving with Art Yarns by Emonieiesha Hopkins
• Narrow Bands, Skillful Hands by Susan J. Folkes
• Designing by Chance by Tommye McClure Scanlin
• Creative Joining by Kennedy Berry

Projects:

• Geode Table Topper by Edith van Tassell (Pin Loom)
• Unscripted Plaid Scarf by Yvonne Ellsworth (Rigid Heddle)
• Relaxation Eye Cover by Jennifer B. Williams (Inkle)
• Peaks & Valleys by Anu Bhatia (Rigid Heddle)
• Ebb and Flow Pillow by Kay Meadors (Pin Loom)
• Cherry Blossom Neck Roll by Gabi van Tassell (Pin Loom)
• Double-Faced Herringbone Scarf by Nancy Peck (Rigid Heddle)
• Picnic Mat with Coasters by Kate Lange-McKibben (Rigid Heddle)
• Raffiametry Placemats by Gabi van Tassell (Pin Loom)
• Snappy Napkins by Elisabeth Hill (Rigid Heddle)
• Boldly Striped Napkins by Angela Tong (Rigid Heddle)
• Garden Party Table Runner by Jenny Sennott (Rigid Heddle)
• Hug in a Mug Rug by Jodi Ybarra (Rigid Heddle)
• Fiesta Table Runner by Peg MacMorris (Rigid Heddle)
• Plumeria Plant Hanger by Barbara Goudsmit (Tablet woven)
• Sunset Scarf by Sharlet Elms (Rigid Heddle)
• Coastal Sunset Shawlette by Greta Holmstrom (Pin Loom)
• Rep Bag by Sara Goldenberg White (Rigid Heddle)
• Useful Bento Bag by Hazel Spencer (Pin Loom)
• Kanzashi Scarf by Tammy Bast (Rigid Heddle)
• Belgravia Tweed by Anu Bhatia (Rigid Heddle)
• Astounding Laces by John Mullarkey (Tablet woven)
• Ticking-Striped Picnic Blanket by Sara C. Bixler (Rigid Heddle)

Soft cover, 104 pages. 

Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors

Connect with the handweaving world through Handwoven. Every issue is packed with projects, instruction, and inspiration to help you build technical skills and design confidence.

In this issue are 11 Projects That Look Great & Do Good, Use cartoons to weave pictures p. 22, Weave A Better World With Inspirational Yarns, Hemp Bag Bliss, and so much more! Pick up your copy in store or have us ship it to you. Check out our current inventory of back issues as well. 

Features: 

• Notes from the Fell: Breed-Specific Yarns by Tom Knisely
• Idea Gallery: Make a Cartoon and Use It for Tapestry: by Tommye McClure Scanlin
  
• Traditions: Understanding Cashmere by Amy P. Swanson
• Yarn Lab: The Singles Scene by Elisabeth Hill

Projects: 

• Color-and-Weave Tintes Naturales Towels
• Circle of Life Table Runner
• Patchwork Baby Blanket
• Among the Stars Pillows
• Audrey Stole
• Log Cabin at Sunset
• Hemp Bag Bliss
• Trinity Shawl
• Bags on a Budget
• Comfort in Solitude
• Floral for All Wrap

Softcover 

80 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Spin Off explores the art and craft of making yarn. Each issue connects you to new and familiar voices in the handspinning community and is packed with information about fibers, tools, and traditions to inspire your creativity.