Weaving Books

The Ashford Book of Projects For The Eight Shaft Loom - $14.00
Elsa Krogh. This book contains a variety of techniques from twill variations in the Scandinavian tradition to multishaft summer-&-winter and modern backed weaves. Both the new and experienced weaver on the eight shaft loom will find inspiration and challenges in this collection of placemats, towels, shawls, wall hangings and suit material. 39pp. Pb.

The Ashford Book of Projects: Volume 1 - $15.00
24 Fashion Projects Using the Ashford Knitters Loom. 32pp. Pb.

The Ashford Book of Textures and Towels - $14.00
Elsa Krogh. A variety of patterns for towels using a range of techniques, all for the 4 shaft loom. Also suitable for other projects such as shawls and scarves. 32pp, Pb.

The Ashford Book of Weaving For Knitters - $30.00
Rowena Hart. For weavers and knitters, an all-new project book with 25 stunning scarves. This project book uses a selection of fabulous knitting yarns, and features the new portable Ashford Knitters Loom - a great combination for weavers and knitters on the go. 64pp. Pb.

The Ashford Book of Weaving For the Four Shaft Loom - $35.00
Anne Field. The versatile four-shaft loom is popular with beginners and experienced craftspeople. Here award-winning weaver and teacher, Anne Field has written a comprehensive text specifically for this loom. It covers planning a warp, pattern drafting, weaving techniques and fourteen innovative projects. Projects in this book include: Two scarves, six tablemats, two cushions, upholstery fabric, surface-weave fabric, cotton jacket, stole, cocoon jacket, crossover shawl, overshot runner, weft-face hanging, tapestry hanging, warp-face hanging and double-width knee rug. 175pp. Pb.

The Best of Weavers I: Huck Lace - $43.00
Madelyn van der Hoogt. The best articles from Weaver's on the area of pattern weaving encompassing huck, Swedish lace, et al. A beautiful look at some of the more interesting texture weaves and projects utilising them. The articles range from simple traditional 4-harness huck to dobby loom network drafting. Complex weavers and beginners will marvel at the depth of this study. Clear pattern diagrams accompanied by detailed photos of the weave structure. 103pp, Pb.

The Best of Weavers II: Thick & Thin - $43.00
Madelyn van der Hoogt. This is the second book in the Best of Weaver's series. It contains a dazzling collection of serenipitous surprises that have come as answers to the weaver's favorite question "what if". 107pp, Pb.

The Best of Weavers III: Fabrics That Go Bump - $43.00
Madelyn van der Hoogt. This is for those interested in the area of thick, textured, sturdy weaves. This set of patterns include ribs and cords, honeycomb and waffle weave, pleats, and seersucker. The beginner weaver will find clear instructions for projects that will set them on a sure path to understanding this area of weaving. The advanced weaver will find patterns to stimulate and expand their understanding of these complex weaves where they can use as many harnesses as are available. 107pp, Pb.

The Best of Weavers IV: Twill Thrills - $43.00
Madelyn van der Hoogt. Many new four-shaft weavers are familiar with plain-old twill, blue jean twill, sturdy cloth for garments and furnishings. But now-a-days new weavers and advancing weavers have access to multi-shaft looms, some even powered by computers. This has opened up the realm of old straight twill into a 'bonkers' world of op-art twills. This collection of articles from Weaver's magazine under the editorship of Madelyn van der Hoogt, lays the foundation for breaking the bounds of the old twill weaves and entering this realm of 'network' drafting and opulent multi-shaft twill design. Most of this information is illustrated with projects using the new twill techniques for some stunning garment fabrics and utilitarian textiles. This is a very important package of information, in my opinion, on the most important new direction in weaving loom-controlled and computer-assisted fabric. 108pp. Pb.

The Best of Weavers V: The Magic of Doubleweave - $43.00
Madelyn van der Hoogt. Double Weave is the fifth in the series of Best of Weaver's books: collections of treasured articles from almost twenty inspiring years of Weaver's magazine and Prairie Wool Companion. This volume explores the amazing feats that can be done by weaving two layers of fabric on the loom--the technique that weavers know as double weave. This collection of beautiful handwoven projects in double weave everything you need to know to: design and weave two layers of cloth, stitch two layers together for backed or two-faced fabrics, connect two layers at one edge for a fabric double the width of the loom, create block designs by exchanging differently colored layers, use overshot patterns as the basis for double-weave designs, and create dimensional, decorated fabrics by stuffing pockets, embellishing surfaces, cutting layers, and more. 108pp. Pb.

The Best of Weavers VI: Overshot is Hot! - $43.00
Madelyn van der Hoogt. With more than 30 of the best overshot projects compiled from 20 years of Weaver's magazine and Prairie Wool Companion, this weaver’s reference combines step-by-step instructions with weaving theory. Such projects as heirloom linens, traditional coverlets, and colorful modern applications for scarves, table toppers, and wall hangings are presented, covering everything a crafter needs to know to design fabulous fabrics in overshot and its cousin star-and-diamond weave. Both beginners and advanced weavers working on at least four-shaft looms will delight in the projects provided. 109pp. Pb.

The Book of Looms - $36.00
Eric Broudy. This book presents a comprehensive history of handlooms and gives clear descriptions of how they work. Chapters are organized according to the chronological evolution of weaving equipment, from early horizontal ground looms and warp-weighted looms to backstrap and other primitive looms to the Chinese drawloom, the European drawloom, the Jacquard loom, and finally, to "modern" looms for handweavers, such as jack and countermarch looms. 176pp. Pb.

Double Weave: Plain and Patterned - $15.00
Harriet Tidball. Double width cloth, weaving in pockets, quilted double fabrics, pleats and tucks, the often mysterious double-weave pick-up techniques (the Finnweave, Mexican, and Norwegian methods) are all discussed. Illustrated. 34pp, Pb.

Handwoven Design Collection #4: Outerwear - $6.00
For work, play, or an elegant night on the town. Sixteen original designs for coats, jackets, sweaters and scarves for every season.

Handwoven Design Collection #13: Super Simple Tops - $7.00
Fifteen easy-to-weave tops, blouses, and a vest for all seasons.

Handwoven Design Collection #19: Scarves & Shawls - $15.00
Fifteen projects in glorious colours and intriguing weave structures in a wide range of materials from silky to soft, woolly to gossamer, dressy to practical.

Handwoven Design Collection #20: Weave in an Weekend - $15.00
Fifteen fun, useful and original projects designed to be finshed in a weekend.

Latvian Weaving Techniques - $40.00 (2nd Hand)
Anita Apinis-Herman. The aim of this handbook is to present as many Latvian designs as possible using from two to eight shafts. It is based on weaving samples and notes collected by the author's mother, Anna Apinis, over 50 years. Many of the traditional patterns are based on original weaving samples of national dress, given to Anna by other Latvian women, for her to recreate. These national dress fabrics can be woven in the traditional way or be an inspiration to handweavers for contempory fabrics. 136pp. Hb.

Learning To Weave - $38.00
Deborah Chandler. Since its first printing in the mid 80's this book has become the standard text both for teachers and self-taught weavers. The author covers all the basics. Then basic weave structures, block theory, drawdowns, choosing yarns, buying a loom, troubleshooting, finishing, and more. This revised edition adds an important chapter on warping back-to-front and updated resource lists. 232pp, HB.

Time to Weave - $33.00
Jane Patrick. Fiber enthusiasts are always interested in getting their hands into a different textile art. This book is the perfect book to introduce weaving to the novice in an approachable and inspirational fashion. Traditional and ancient techniques are drawn on using simple equipment and tools and most projects don't require a loom! Braided mats, necklace with beads, woven paper cards, waves window hanging, and plaited paper basket are just a few of the appealing and "do-able" weaving projects. 128pp. Pb.

Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns Weaving Memories - $27.00
Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez. A richly illustrated look at Andean weaving, which embodies the living history and culture of the Peruvian highlands, this guide extensively catalogs many of the intricate patterns found in traditional Peruvian textiles. Exploring the personal histories of the Quechua people who sustain this tradition, it examines how they weave extraordinary amounts of cloth on simple backstrap looms—just as their forebears have done for thousands of years—to make clothing, rugs, bedcovers, potato sacks, hunting slings, and sacrificial fabrics for both their villages and for interested tourists. How pattern names such as Meandering River or Lake With Flowers relate to the geography and history of the region is also discussed, as is how the traditional natural materials and colors enhance the value of the work. 112pp. Pb.

Weaving Without a Loom - $22.00
Veronica Burningham. This small well-illustrated book will surprise you with the thoroughness of its presentation and the diversity of simple techniques with very delightful results. Weaving on card, weaving on sticks, weaving three dimensional objects like berets on flat card, and even weaving tapestry on second-hand store picture frames and embroidery hoops will satisfy the teacher, the beginner, and the textile artist wanting simple, portable project ideas. 130 color photographs, clear directions. 64pp. Pb.