Cricket loom

Recently, my sister-in-law had an abscess in her brain, which is devastating and life threatening. Her friends and family rallied around her and have formed a loving caregiving team. I decided that…

We just wrapped up—pun intended—another weave-along, tackling the Hudson Bay Inspired Throw from Handwoven Home. It was our second doubleweave weave-along, this time tackling a larger, wider, and bulkier piece. I often get asked, “How much warp can I pack on my beam?” I included my answer to this age-old question on page 149 of ... Read more

How to maintain straight selvedges is the number two pain point for weavers. It comes second only to warping. There are three things you can do if you want to maintain tidy edges and prevent draw in. Weft Angle The weft yarn doesn’t travel in a straight line from selvedge to selvedge. It has to ... Read more

If you are an avid fiber crafter, there’s a good chance that you’ve taken notice of weaving and the incredible surge in popularity this craft has been experiencing. Perhaps you’ve even dippe…

Warping boards don't have to be intimidating. Learn how to use a warping board plus tricks for going faster and fixing mistakes.

What is a rigid heddle loom? What makes a rigid heddle different from other looms? How do I set up the loom for weaving? What kinds of yarns can I use? I have no idea what all those words mean! How do I know what size rigid heddle to use? What is a good first ... Read more

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My teaching philosophy is pretty much summed up this way: If it works, then do it. If it stops working, try something else. When it comes to warping, there are so many ways to get the job done—from the super speedy direct method that uses a peg, to the little bit less speedy and versatile indirect method ... Read more

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How To Weave on a Loom Series by Michael Sellick. I'm using a 15" Cricket Loom by Schacht. You can also use this loom for a 10" Version by Schacht as well. T...