
Author: Dixon, Anne
Spinning & weaving
Published on 15 November 2018 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Herbert Press Ltd) in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 256 pages, Colour images throughout
189 x 245 x 28 | 950g
Create wonderful woven fabric with this practical guide to more than 600 weaves for the loom.
Organised by type, from basic four-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, choose from a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave features a clear, photographed swatch showing you the intricacies of each design, as well as an easy-to-follow colour chart indicating the threading sequence and order of work. All weaves are graded according to difficulty.
This large-size ‘bible’ for beginner and experienced weavers also contains:- Explanations of basic weave structures- Information on choosing and using looms and shuttles- Colour charts and swatches- Advice on working with colour, selecting and dyeing yarn, and suggested applications for your finished cloth