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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Double Heddles

Weaving with two heddles is more than double the fun!

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Fancy Embroidery

Learn four more embroidery stitches to upgrade your weaving.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Braids

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

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Continuous-Strand Weaving

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Wavy Weaving

Make waves using this simple tool and technique.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Wet-Finishing 101

Almost all weaving projects require you to wet-finish your cloth, but why?

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Knots for Weavers

Certain knots, including these four, will make your weaving life a little smoother.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Hemstitching

Beautiful handwovens deserve beautiful finishes!

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Beyond Plain Weave for Inkle

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Kumihimo

Learn how to make a simple stand and weave your first braid.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Weaving with Hemp

Eco-friendly and incredibly versatile, hemp yarn just might surprise you!

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Pick-Up for Pin Looms

Add texture to your pin loom squares with easy pick-up techniques.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Color-and-Weave

Explore color-and-weave designs for rigid-heddle and pin looms.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Hand-Manipulation Techniques (Part 2)

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Tapestry Weaving Basics

From tools to warping, get started tapestry weaving with all the essentials.

Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Tablet Weaving Basics

Love bandweaving and want to try something new? Consider tablet weaving!

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Felting, and Fulling and Differential Shrinkage

Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Clasped Warp and Weft [FREE PREVIEW]

Learn two ways to enhance and customize your woven projects with color.

Article · Little Looms

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Pin Loom Joins

Three pin-loom joining techniques to add to your weaving toolbox.

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Skill Guide to Color Theory Part 1: Value

Tackle the basics of color value and why it matters to weavers.

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Selvedge Management Made Easy

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Skill Guide: Inkle Weaving Essentials

Have an inkling to try inkle weaving? This is the skill guide for you!

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Skill Guide: Hand-Manipulation Techniques

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Skill Guide: Pin-Loom Basics

Here are all the essentials you need to get started weaving on pin looms.

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Spin OffSpinning, fiber, yarn, and community.Visit Spin Off →

Spin Off Spring 1999

Enjoy this digital issue of Spin Off Spring 1999.

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HandwovenWeaving projects, techniques, and inspiration.Visit Handwoven →

Handwoven September/October 2006

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HandwovenWeaving projects, techniques, and inspiration.Visit Handwoven →

Handwoven January/February 2006

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Little LoomsSmall-loom weaving projects and instruction.Visit Little Looms →

Easy Weaving with Little Looms Winter 2024

Bring the gallery to your loom with projects inspired by famous artists, Pointillism, Expressionism, and more.

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HandwovenWeaving projects, techniques, and inspiration.Visit Handwoven →

Handwoven March/April 2006

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HandwovenWeaving projects, techniques, and inspiration.Visit Handwoven →

Handwoven May/June 2006

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Spin OffSpinning, fiber, yarn, and community.Visit Spin Off →

Spin Off Fall 2024

Explore the science of cop shape, a Greek distaff technique, and the ultimate spinner’s sock pattern.

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PieceWorkNeedlework history, projects, and makers.Visit PieceWork →

PieceWork November/December 2000

Enjoy this digital issue of PieceWork November/December 2000.

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Open up a new world of pin-loom shapes, including hexagons, rectangles, diamonds, and more!

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Once you’ve mastered plain weave, there is a world of options to explore.

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Get three more hand-manipulation techniques perfect for rigid-heddle and tapestry weaving.

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Get the scoop on felting vs. fulling and explore differential shrinkage.

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Whether selvedges are a constant battle or you’re looking for ways to make managing selvedges easier, this skill guide has something for you.

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Meet four must-know techniques perfect for tapestry and rigid-heddle weaving.

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