Weaving Resources

Weavers use gamps to experiment with sett (epi), colors, structures, and yarn types. In this post, Penny shares a selection of gamps that she has woven with our yarn collections, the benefits of making them, and tips for successfully making your own.

Emily Wick shares her process of weaving gradients on a tapestry loom with Array, our 2/12 wool yarn. Learn how to make a small runner for your table with this technique—a great little project for beginners who want to learn how to blend colors in tapestry weaving.

Part two of a three part series—a closer look at the many ways to apply color in weaving and an introduction to color gamps (with a weaving pattern to help you get started)!

Tommye shares an in-depth look at creating imagery with tapestry weaving, along with her experience using our Array Wool weaving yarn.

Part one of a three part series—an introduction to the basics of color theory for weavers, including using a color wheel and understanding variations in color such as shade, tint, value, and saturation.

Amanda shares her process and advice for organizing your weaving studio and tuning-up your loom.

A "float" happens when a thread or multiple threads are accidentally skipped over. In this post, Liz Gipson shares her two primary methods for fixing unwanted floats in your weaving projects.

Thoughtful gift ideas made on and off the loom, including tips for using remnants from previous projects, and a free pattern for coasters that is simple enough to make in one afternoon.

One question we frequently get from new weavers is how to keep track of the length they've woven. There may be as many variations of measuring one’s weaving as there are weavers, so the good news is that you can certainly find a method that will work for you. This post will go over a few different techniques and tips.

Pillow covers are a wonderful way to showcase unique handwoven fabrics, and they make excellent gifts as well. In this article, Amanda Rataj will demonstrate how to easily make an envelope style pillow cover with handwoven fabric.

Whether you’ve never woven anything before, or you have a few (or more!) projects under your belt, it’s likely that you’ve come across some of these common misconceptions or myths about weaving. We’re here to set the record straight. 

Learn the basics of Monk's Belt, Crackle Weave, Summer and Winter, and Halvdräll. Like overshot, these patterns have a tabby ground and a pattern weft, but the threading and tie-up differ from overshot, and each produces a unique effect.