Weaving & Spinning

For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving-from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how...

There has been a recent renaissance in our relationship and interaction with textiles in interior design. Playful Peg Loom Weaving breathes new life into an ancient traditional craft form with a choice of contemporary projects presented for a modern...

With nothing more than some strands of yarn and a few simple cards with holes in them, you can easily weave fabrics of great complexity and beauty. No loom is required, and no tedious picking out of patterns by hand.About the AuthorCandace Crockett is a...

Willow weaving is an exciting and rewarding craft for anyone who wants to reconnect with the natural world. This essential book gives all the information and tuition needed to get started and includes projects on sculpture, basketry and folk-art...

An introduction to weaving without large looms, with 15 weaving projects and a guide to making your own tools. In Simple Weave, the world of weaving opens beyond gigantic looms and inaccessible patterns. Kerstin Neumuller demonstrates how you can weave...

Modern makers who have learned the basics of weaving can rejoice with this next-steps guide from Lindsey Campbell, the weaver behind the popular blog and brand Hello Hydrangea. Her trademark style, which powers the popularity of her first book, Welcome...

A respected fiber artist teaches a technique that allows weavers to create shaped and three-dimensional tapestries, on any kind of loom.Designed for adventurous weavers of all skill levels who love a new challenge, this is the first book on the...

Knit a masterpiece! Discover the how yarn and needles become artistic tools when you work on the beautiful canvas of a circular yoke. The timeless technique of knitting sweaters with nearly invisible shaping allows for painterly colorwork, illustrative...

The characteristics of fleece - its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter - vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and...

It offers an unusual combination of information on the characteristics of each fibre-producing breed, as well as the unique qualities of each fibre, its history, and its potential uses. It covers almost every sheep breed in the world - the longwool...

Discover how to make incredible woven yarn mandalas in a mindful, meditative way. This is a practical book of instructions for woven mandalas, starting with very simple four sided mandalas through to more complex designs, with an emphasis on how they can...

In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize...

Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after...

From the weaver behind the blog and brand Hello Hydrangea, teaches techniques plus simple tapestries and stylish projects for beginners to intermediate-level weavers. For modern makers looking for a book that will continue to inspire them as their skill...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904263555Author Christina MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Wooden BooksPublisher Wooden Books

There is not just one story of silk.In silk is science, history and mythology.In silk is the future. Aarathi Prasad's Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that...

A handy guidebook that includes eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow; with step-by-step illustrations.Reviews"The illustrations...are superior to those in many other knot books." --Library Journal Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612436630Author Andreia GomesFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 282g

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for...

Interest in beadweaving is on the rise, and this is the first book in quite a while devoted specifically to the most integral technique-peyote stitch. In the "Peyote Basics" chapter, beaders will learn the basics of creating flat peyote bands, then...

There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future. Aarathi Prasad’s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia. ...

Tom Knisely is back with 30 brand-new designs for his favorite type of weaving project: rag rugs! Weaving with strips of cloth creates a sturdy, hard-wearing piece that can be enjoyed on your floor every day for years to come. When made with repurposed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780980018264Author Myra WoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Woodworks EditionsPublisher Woodworks EditionsWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620336274Author Pattie GraverFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626540200Author Marguerite Porter DavisonFormat HardbackPage Count 142Imprint Churchill & Dunn, LtdPublisher Churchill & Dunn, Ltd

Expert Beth Smith teaches you everything you need to know to spin your own yarn, from choosing a spinning wheel to every stage of preparing your fiber, plying, winding off, and finishing. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions make it simple and...

All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. In this compact edition, readers will...

A classic by craft pioneer Osma Tod, first published in 1933, teach how to create baskets using materials found in nature. For beginners, nature lovers, and expert weavers alike, these pages teach how to create baskets using natural materials...

Narrow bands of woven tape were important to Americans in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, before the days of elastic and zippers. This book documents the fascinating American history of handwoven tape and offers patterns and instructions...

This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings from various cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Slings had great significance in many cultures, particularly in the Andes, and were often used as both prehistoric weapons and...

"I have been weaving tapestries for more than half a century. It is as much a part of my everyday as eating, sleeping-or dreaming. It is an utterly ordinary activity for me." One of the world's most influential tapestry weavers, renowned for bringing...

Upcycle newspapers, advertising flyers, brochures, and other waste paper into decorative and functional baskets, cushions, organizers, and more. Find the creative potential in every pile of old newspaper. Dorothea Schmidt teaches you the...

Imagine being able to weave overshot along the length of your cloth with just one shuttle or being able to weave terry cloth towels for your bath. All this and more is possible on just four shafts by using a supplementary warp. Back by popular demand,...

Add Shadow Weave to your repertoire with Susan Kesler-Simpson's easy-to-follow instructions. Susan's approach is to first break down the structure of Shadow Weave so that any level weaver can understand how alternating light and dark threads in both...

This series plants a long-term love of craft. Each book is by an established artist in the craft medium. Featuring 15 projects with clear step-by-step instructions and colorful photography, Weave It! teaches kids one of the oldest worldwide craft...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998459004Author Tamara PoffFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Poff StudioPublisher Poff StudioWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 7mm

Tapestries were among the most prestigious of art forms, created for the mightiest in the land and valued for centuries. Despite its illustrious history, tapestry weaving is actually a simple technique that requires little equipment or expenditure, and...

What better way to welcome that precious, tiny new person than with a luxurious, handwoven blanket! These beautiful, colourful designs will appeal to today's contemporary moms, as well as lovers of traditional weaves. More than 30 snuggly cosy projects...

40 appealing projects for everyone. Tiny palm-sized pin looms are making a comeback. Here is the perfect book to get started with this intriguing continuous strand weaving technique. Projects include blankets, bags and purses, soft toys, home decor and...

Welcome to Tom's beginner spinning class! Come on in and he will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand spun yarn. Tom has been teaching introductory spinning for over 30 years, and in this book, he shares all of this...