Art yarn weaving

Ashford makes many different sizes and models or Rigid heddle looms but they are called different names, knitters loom, sample it loom , for example ..however their classic Rigid Heddle Loom size 32" is what i used to weave this hand spun art yarn throw. and it is just called rigid heddel loom . One of the reasons i love the this model is because it is the only model that you can attach on their FREEDOM ROLLER . a second front cloth beam that allows you to weave longer yardage on a rigid…

Nature weaving with a hand-tied stick frame loom is a fun craft for both kids and adults. When you are done, hang it up for a beautiful plant craft wall hanging. << READ BLOG for basic supplies and instructions for a nature weaving craft project >>

Let's talk weaving techniques. I'm pulling together my “best of” weaving instructions for those that are new, might have missed one, or want something new to try. I've even made some weaving videos for some of the techniques. ||Basic techniques|| – These are the best techniques to start with if you're new to weaving.

New to weaving fiber art and do not have a large stash of yarn? Here are my top five must-have yarns for freeform art weaving?

Annie-France Bowker on Instagram: "Souvenir yarn from a sweet day of teaching weaving at the beautiful @wool_emporiumdelaine boutique in Montebello earlier this month! Nothing is ever wasted, everything is transformed. 🦋🦋 . . #upycling #artyarn #textileartist #studiolifestyle #creativityexplode #eclecticallymade"

by Ashley Martineau My favorite loom is the Ashford "Sample It" loom and I find the 2.5 dent reed perfect for weaving with art yarn as the warp. Here is a time-lapse video I made of weaving a scarf on this loom. It took me about 2 hours to complete.