by Fibers and Design | Nov 28, 2019 | Weaving Color, Weaving Design Ideas, Weaving Intermediate, Weaving Patterns
Overview In this 3-part weaving technique tutorial, you will learn how to weave a gradient color effect with yarn, using rya knots, soumak weave and plain weave. Color gradation is used to transition from one yarn color to another. This effect is used to build visual...
by Fibers and Design | Nov 23, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Patterns, Weaving Texture
Introduction Twill weave pattern creates a diagonal pattern. Before starting, weave a few rows or plain weave to create a base for the pattern. Below you can find the entire video tutorial: You can learn how to weave other fundamental patterns on this blog...
by Fibers and Design | Nov 23, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Patterns
Introduction Plain weave, also known as tabby weave, creates a checkerboard pattern, which is created by alternating warp threads while adding the weft yarns. You can learn how to weave other fundamental patterns on this blog post, Loom Weaving Tutorial: 6 Weaving...
by Fibers and Design | Nov 23, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Patterns, Weaving Texture
Introduction Rya knots create a fringe. This fringe can be added to the end of the weave, which extend the weave design. Fringe can also be added within the body of the weave. This adds volume and texture to the weave. You can learn how to weave other fundamental...
by Fibers and Design | Oct 15, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Patterns, Weaving Texture
Introduction Pile weave is created by looping weft yarns around a rod while woven in the warp. You can learn how to weave other fundamental patterns on this blog post, Loom Weaving Tutorial: 6 Weaving Patterns for Beginners (with picture instructions). Pile...
by Fibers and Design | Sep 29, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Design Ideas, Weaving Patterns, Weaving Projects
Introduction As a beginner weaver or artist, weaving designs and building compositions are fun but sometimes challenging. There are many design aspects to keep in mind, that it might be hard to decide what can of design to create. In this post, I will explain seven...