Category Archives: Yarn Crafts
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
Filed under knitting, tutorial & how to, Yarn Crafts
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
Minoan Goddess of the Bees Knitted pattern is now a pdf
Poor little Minoan Goddess of the Bees! She wasn’t being at all well served! This morning, I received an email, and a pm, from someone who was right ticked off with a terrible photo that was up on my website. … Continue reading
Filed under doll & dolls & dollmaking & doll making, knitting, Yarn Crafts
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!
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
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
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
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
The story of my Saori loom and a new shirt for my husband
Last year, I wove my husband a shirt to wear while his Jazz trio performed at the Jazz festival and other gigs. Link to Jim’s shirt It’s time to weave him a new shirt! So, I have warped up my … Continue reading
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
