Long Thread Media Library

Cotton: From Growing to Finishing eBook

Cotton really is the fabric of our lives, and though it can sometimes be tricky for handspinners, this eBook is filled with great tips about spinning cotton to get you set up for success.

eBook · Spin Off

Finishing Up: How to Wash, Block, Dry and Finish Handspun Yarns

20+ Knitted and Crocheted Trims for Handwovens

Download a sampler to weave, and then add these trims to practice your finishing techniques.

Article · Handwoven

Skill Guide: Braids

Forget twisted fringe, braids are a classic finishing technique to try.

Luxurious Lacy Overdress

Knit a lovely lace garment with minimal finishing.

Pattern · PieceWork

Tricks of the Trade: Weaving with Elastic Yarns

Get tips for working with elastic yarns, including winding from cones, warping, threading, and finishing.

Article · Handwoven

Combine colorful pin-loom squares, woven using washable sock yarn, and traditional rag-quilt finishing to construct this unique and cozy quilt. Use the colors Sally used or adjust them to match your own décor.

Pattern · Little Looms

Best of Handwoven: Yarn Series - Weaving with Wool eBook

In this collection you’ll not only find a dozen great projects to weave in wool, but also finishing tips for your wool projects.

Weaving with Cotton: Free Projects and Tips

Learn everything about how to weave with cotton in this free guide, including two projects and finishing techniques

eBook · Handwoven

Spinning to Get Even: How to Spin Consistent Yarn

Weave a Good Rug with Tom Knisely: From Fiber to Finish

Four Seasons Doubleweave Scarf

Woven in doubleweave, two Tencel layers along each side of the scarf are joined by a center section of wool, allowing for a differential shrinkage effect after finishing.

Learn How to Weave: Weaving Terms, How to Warp, and Beginner Scarf Project

Whether you weave on a 4-shaft loom, 8-shaft loom, or even a rigid-heddle loom, this guide will get you started out on the right foot: warping, weaving, and finishing your first project.

eBook · Handwoven

Woodnote Sampler Wrap

Knit this sampler-style wrap that includes classic Aran cables, Shetland lace, and traditional fishing gansey motifs.

Pattern · Farm & Fiber Knits

Best of Handwoven: Top Ten Rugs on Four Shafts eBook

This eBook not only includes all the basic weft-faced rug-weaving techniques, but tips that will give novice and experienced rug weavers alike everything they need to know to weave beautiful, firm, flat, and long-wearing rugs.

How to Spin It eBook

Learn how to make yarn from scratch with this eBook. From beginner basics to creating your first yarn, you'll get expert guidance at every step.

Illumination Scarf

Earthy wooden beads, embroidery, and appliqué work together to create vines and leaves reminiscent of the borders in illuminated pages of the time.

Pattern · Little Looms

Brown Bag Lunch Set

While lunch bags can easily be sewn from commercial fabric, this nostalgic brown bag is the perfect woven version.

Pattern · Little Looms

Spinner's Questions with Rita Buchanan eBook

Master spinner Rita Buchanan approaches the craft with analysis, pragmatism, and extensive experience, and in this eBook, you'll find a wealth of practical advice and food for thought.