Tapestry weaving on a rigid heddle loom

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a book cover with the title pick it up learn patterning for 2 pick - up sticks

Sara Goldenberg White shares her tips, tricks, and best practices for using 2 pick-up sticks on the rigid-heddle loom.

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the front cover of a book with flowers and leaves on it

Did you know you can weave transparencies on a rigid-heddle loom? Learn more about transparencies and how they're woven and subscribers can get a bonus project to get them started!

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two spools of thread sitting on top of a table next to a weaving machine

Looking so psychedelic… this is overshot “woven on opposites”. I’m using the aqua for my main colour and orange for the accent colour. It beats more closely because there is no tabby to provide the base structure and looks more weft-faced. The treadling rhythm doesn’t feel as convenient as alternating two feet for pattern-tabby-pattern-tabby, but ...

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a weaving machine with blue and white fabric on the loom, ready to be woven

Based in Ashburton, New Zealand, Ashford Handicrafts are the world’s leading manufacturers of Spinning Wheels, Weaving Looms and other textile equipment and supplies.

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a close up of a weaving machine with yarn on it's sides and an image of the sun in the center

You know sometimes you do something with absolutely no notion of the possible future repercussions? That is what happened when I made this freestyle tapestry series. I was really doing it for me, but I decided to turn the camera on and bring my Youtube audience along for the ride. Since then, the 4 video...Read More

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a close up of a weaving machine with text on the front and bottom panel that reads, here is the second purple stranded pattern into place now

Learn how to weave a simple pattern that packs a BIG punch! Houndstooth is one of the most classic patterns for fabrics. Whether on a scarf, coat, skirt, purse, chair, blanket, or umbrella, the hou…

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how to read a weaving draft for griddle weavers, with text overlay

Most of the time when you are weaving on a rigid heddle loom and following instructions, there will be written notes for how to weave a pattern. For example, in any of my rigid heddle classes you will see threading instructions, telling you which holes and slots to thread, including colour order wherever it’s applicable....Read More

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the loom is being worked on by someone

Weaving with two heddles on your rigid heddle loom opens up a whole new world of yarns and patterns. And it's not nearly as hard as you might think. This Blog by The Rogue Weaver will help you double your fun!

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a close up view of the back end of a chair with some yarn on it

Recently, I've been doing some fast weaving to build up my inventory of guitar straps. It is fun for me to line them all up and compare and contrast designs. Hopefully, you will enjoy seeing them, too. The pattern drafts are included so that you can use them to help design your own bands. I ask that you don't copy any EXACTLY, as I assure my customers that these are one of-a-kind designs. All are 2" wide and mostly use my favorite sport weight cotton. In some cases, heavier or thinner yarns…

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someone is weaving with cotton on a large loom, and the video below shows how to use it

TabbyandTweed on Instagram: "Weaving with some cotton double knit yarn using one of our rigid heddle looms. Our weaving loom kits are available to purchase in our TabbyandTweed website and TabbyandTweed Etsy shops. #weavingloom #rigidheddleloom #rigidheddleloomweaving #rigidheddle #loom #cottonweaving #scarfweaving #craftingideas"

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two skeins of yarn sitting on top of a blanket

This beautiful scarf was woven on a Rigid Heddle loom. The technic used was simply plain weave. The amazing effect comes from the variegated yarn used in the weft. In this page, I explain in details the process behind the making of this teal-colored scarf made with soft Cotton-Merino yarn. #weaving #rigidheddleloom #handweaving

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there are many different colors of yarn on the table

I used 2 colorways of Noro Silk Garden sock yarn: a bold brightly colored one for the warp and a more subdued one for the weft. I’m not sure of the exact color numbers. 8 dent reed, 13” wide x 96...

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