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Can Edward and Anastasia Bear be knitted with thicker yarn and larger needles?

Yes! They can! Edward and Anastasia Bear are 2 little bears that I have designed for ‘Your Knitting Life’ magazine (formerly known as ‘Knitting Today’), and they’ve been in each issue of the magazine since it started. They are small… … Continue reading

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Can you weave tapestry on potholder loom? why, yes!

One of my Ravelry buddies just shared photos of a lovely little tapestry loom that he’s built. He then commented that Noreen would probably say that you can weave tapestries on her beloved potholder looms. And, of course, I chirrupped … Continue reading

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Free pattern for a woven elephant

The pattern has gone live for the Woven Elephant that I designed for Lion Brand on the Martha Stewart loom  HERE’S THE LINK TO IT She’s a cutie! I love elephants….. happy weaving!

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More little looms from recycled stuff part 2

If you are teaching a child to weave, or just want an impromptu, no cost small loom for sampling yarns and colorways,  this little loom is very handy. The project on the foam food tray loom is a bookmark, but … Continue reading

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Little looms from recycled things for teaching weaving or sampling etc part 1

Yesterday, I posted about teaching children to weave Link One of the pleasures of weaving is that it can be done with tremendously complex machines, but, can also be done with small bits of this and that from around the … Continue reading

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When should a child start learning how to weave?

It’s never too early, (or too late!) for a child to start learning how to weave. I bought my daughter her first loom when she was 6 weeks old. It was a little Spears loom #2 from England. And, when … Continue reading

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Now the corrected video for weaving on double hole rigid heddle loom

I am so excited- I have just learned more exciting things about weaving with the double hole rigid heddle loom! The other day, I posted a video about how thrilled I was because I had finally figured out how to … Continue reading

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How to weave narrow bands on the 2 hole or double hole rigid heddle loom

I love weaving narrow bands, and have been hooked on pickup techniques on the inkle for more than 20 years. Last year, I became fascinated by Sami bands -thanks to the online workshop taught by Susan Foulkes on the wonderful … Continue reading

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4 panel blanket woven on the triangle loom

I love geometry, and am intrigued by sacred geometry. I think that’s why I like working with looms that are different geometric shapes. Last autumn, my nephew and his bride asked me to weave them a blanket as a wedding … Continue reading

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Video tutorial for NOT chained finish for woven squares

My favorite method to weave on looms that have pegs or nails, like the Potholder loom, or  Lil Weaver looms from Dewberry Ridge (LINK), is to weave with the continuous Potholder loom weaving method. Usually, when you weave a square … Continue reading

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