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Help Us Celebrate I Love Yarn Day!
We here at BeWeave It headquarters are gearing up for I Love Yarn Day, a celebration of all things yarn-related taking place Saturday, October 17. Hosted by the Craft Yarn Council, I Love Yarn Day...
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A Weaver's Dream Vacation
The official tartan of Bruichladdich distillery, and Christina's newest weaving obsession.Christina Garton Editor, Weaving Today weavingtoday.com When planning our annual summer vacation this year, I...
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Formula for Changing the Sett of a Warp
Ask MadelynHAVE A QUESTION? OUR EDITOR HAS THE ANSWERmadelynv@interweave.com Hi Madelyn! Is there a mathematical formula to use when you are changing the sett of a warp that has already been sleyed in...
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A Weaver's Greatest Critic
Checkerboard Twill Rug by Tom Knisely.Sara Bixler Contributor, Weaving Today weavingtoday.com There are very few times where I am asked to review one of Tom’s works. It can get to be quite incestuous...
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A Very Brief History of the Jacquard Loom
Jacquard looms have been key to the efficient production of textiles since their inception in 1801. Named after inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard, these looms have made the automatic production of a...
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Where to Put Floating Selvedge
Ask MadelynHAVE A QUESTION? OUR EDITOR HAS THE ANSWERmadelynv@interweave.com Hi Madelyn, I like using a floating selvedge in my weavings. I thread it singly through the reed and not through the...
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The Perfect Loom for Autumn
Unlike the desert landscape of southern New Mexico, the mountains of Colorado are abound with fall color and crisp, autumn air. Photo by Gina Kuzmick.Christina Garton Editor, Weaving Today...
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Treat Yourself This Holiday Season
Gina Kuzmick is Weaving Today's online editor.Dear Weaving Today Reader, We know you're frequently making handwoven gifts for friends and family, but it's important to treat yourself every once in...
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Mastering Cotton
Download your free eBook today!Christina Garton Editor, Weaving Today weavingtoday.com I remember the first time I went to a yarn store that carried coned weaving yarns. (I know that you can weave...
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Coconut Rhino Beetles Threaten Guam Weavers' Material Supply
The island of Guam is experiencing an insect problem that could have a huge impact on its weaving business.According to the Associated Press, an infestation of rhino beetles has resulted in negative...
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Why are Threading Drafts Read from Right to Left?
Ask MadelynHAVE A QUESTION? OUR EDITOR HAS THE ANSWERmadelynv@interweave.comHi Madelyn! This isn’t the usual kind of question, but I am curious as to why the threading drafts in most sources are read...
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Two Shuttles, More to Love
Lisa Rayner's Mermaid Scarf is our covergirl of the month, featuring a vibrant overshot design that certainly turns heads.Christina Garton Editor, Weaving Today weavingtoday.com Around this time last...
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Pin Loom Baking
Pin looms are a great way to experiment with texture and artsy, metallic yarns.Christina Garton Editor, Weaving Today weavingtoday.com If there’s one thing I love as much as weaving, it’s probably...
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Meet the World's Oldest Yarn Bomber
Image source: YouTubeYou may have heard of "yarn bombing"--a type of street art in which the artist uses displays of brightly colored yarn rather than spraypaint. In fact, you may have even heard...
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How Fate Brought Me to Weaving
Today is I Love Yarn Day, a celebration of all things yarn-related that aims to encourage others to give the fiber arts a try! To honor the occasion, Christina has decided to share with you her own...
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Why a Kit?
These pillows allow you to play with Boutonné and improve your technique, no matter your skill level.Sara Bixler Contributor, Weaving Todayweavingtoday.com As an instructor, I often ride the fence...
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Trouble with Edges
Ask MadelynHAVE A QUESTION? OUR EDITOR HAS THE ANSWERmadelynv@interweave.com Hi Madelyn! I am having trouble with my edges. One consistent problem I notice is that the fell is not straight. It slants...
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Dyeing Yarn in the Kitchen and Beyond
Cochineal makes itself at home on a cactus.Christina Garton Editor, Weaving Today weavingtoday.com The other day while taking a walk through my neighborhood I noticed something strange on one of the...
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All About the Countermarch Loom
Ask MadelynHAVE A QUESTION? OUR EDITOR HAS THE ANSWERmadelynv@interweave.com Hi Madelyn! A weaving friend of mine has a Swedish countermarch loom that she wants to sell me for a very good price. I...
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On Cochineal and Carmine
You could say that the cochineal is a weaver's favorite insect: the scale insect produces a substance called carminic acid that can be mixed with aluminum or calcium salts to make a gorgeous red dye...
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