Introducing Diagonal Weaving on a Square Loom
Diagonal weaving utilizes the Continuous Strand Method – You create the warp and weave the weft as you go. Diagonal weaving creates a bias-woven fabric.
Needlecrafts
I taught all the various crafts in my yarn shop (The Fiber Closet), including knitting, crocheting, weaving, and spinning, and I enjoyed selling all the associated notions and supplies.
Now, I provide crafting tips, give inspiration, provide guidance and help crafters feel more confident.
Explore the broad category of needlecrafts, including sewing, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, crochet and knitting.
Helpful Crochet Abbreviations and Definitions
Crochet abbreviations and terms have you confused? Keep this reference list handy.
Rigid Heddle Loom Patterns
Rigid Heddle patterns that will help you increase your weaving skills while creating beautiful garments and accessories for you and your home.
Knitting Abbreviations and Their Meanings
Are knitting abbreviations giving you a migraine? Download this list and keep it handy in your knitting bag and you will have them at your fingertips.
Save Time: Swatch a Gauge Square
Knit a gauge square if you want your handcrafted item to fit. We all know we should, but often we don’t take the time to knit the square. Remember: Achieving the correct gauge matters, and using whatever needle size you need to achieve the accurate gauge is essentia
Knitting Machine: What Does It Do?
A knitting machine knits fabric. There are circular machines and long bed machines.
Knitting a Blanket
Knitting a blanket with any yarn with the help of Vickie Howell. This tutorial is for anyone who has always wanted to design a blanket but didn’t know where to start.
Weaving Looms-Which One is Right for You
Rigid Heddle Loom, Table Loom, or Floor Loom: Which weaving loom is right for you?Before I get into the differences/similarities of the weaving looms, let me give you this comparison.These three vehicles are all modes of transportation but require different levels of exertion on your part.
Rigid Heddle Loom Comparison-Ashford and Schacht
The rigid heddle loom is compact and gives you the satisfaction of being able to weave beautiful scarves, mats, belts, dish towels, tapestries, and more. They are a great way to work up your yarn stash.
Did You Knit a Clapotis?
Did you knit a Clapotis? Now, you can knit a Clafoutis inspired by the Clapotis.
Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary Book Review
Are you ready for the next step in Loom Knitting? Want to spice up your hats, scarves, bags, and more? Then, this is the Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary is for you!
Ultimate Oval Loom Knitting Set by Leisure Arts Review
A few months ago, Leisure Arts sent me their new “Ultimate Oval Loom” to use and write a review. Because of their request, I have developed a new appreciation for loom knitting.
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Loom Knitting Explored-A New Appreciation for the Craft
Yes, you read that correctly–loom knitting explored! My first knitting loom experience was years ago with the big white plastic loom and a pick. Gauge was extra-large. You had to double/triple your yarn. Mostly, they were for hats and scarves. Instructions were only for, what we now call, the e-wrap cast on and knit. An e-wrap knit stitch is a twisted knit stitch.
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The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt Book Review
June Hemmons Hiatt’s The Principles of Knitting is 712 pages of extensive reading on all aspects of hand knitting. The publisher describes it as, “The definitive book of knitting techniques.
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The Knitters Life List by Gwen W. Steege Review
“The Knitter’s Life List” by Gwen W. Steege is not only a knitter’s bucket list. The writer challenges one to broaden their knitting experience.