Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects
Unlock the full potential of your rigid heddle loom with The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving, featuring expert tips and 11 engaging projects that will take your weaving skills from beginner to mastery!

Whether you have just purchased your first rigid heddle loom or have been weaving for years, The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving will have the answers and instructions for your small loom weaving questions and explorations. All the basics from measuring warp and weft to setting up the loom and troubleshooting common problems are covered. Detailed instructions and photo illustrations make it easy to follow along. The rigid heddle loom is a beginning weaver’s best friend, and you’ll soon be weaving like a pro!

Already woven a few pieces and looking for a new challenge? There are so many new techniques to try, including tapestry, Saori, color effects, openwork, Krokbragd, and more. Learn to work with pick-up sticks and two heddles to add more than just plain weave to your repertoire. This is your guide to exploring the full range of capabilities of your favorite little loom.

For hands-on practice and to try a new technique with ensured success, turn to the 11 sample projects. Each includes a complete materials list, set up notes, and step-by-step instructions. Make a zippered pouch using the clasped weft technique, dish towels in houndstooth, an openwork café curtain, Krokbragd coasters, a Saori wall hanging, and more.

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Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects
Unlock the full potential of your rigid heddle loom with The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving, featuring expert tips and 11 engaging projects that will take your weaving skills from beginner to mastery!

Whether you have just purchased your first rigid heddle loom or have been weaving for years, The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving will have the answers and instructions for your small loom weaving questions and explorations. All the basics from measuring warp and weft to setting up the loom and troubleshooting common problems are covered. Detailed instructions and photo illustrations make it easy to follow along. The rigid heddle loom is a beginning weaver’s best friend, and you’ll soon be weaving like a pro!

Already woven a few pieces and looking for a new challenge? There are so many new techniques to try, including tapestry, Saori, color effects, openwork, Krokbragd, and more. Learn to work with pick-up sticks and two heddles to add more than just plain weave to your repertoire. This is your guide to exploring the full range of capabilities of your favorite little loom.

For hands-on practice and to try a new technique with ensured success, turn to the 11 sample projects. Each includes a complete materials list, set up notes, and step-by-step instructions. Make a zippered pouch using the clasped weft technique, dish towels in houndstooth, an openwork café curtain, Krokbragd coasters, a Saori wall hanging, and more.

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Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects

Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects

by Petra Marciniak
Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects

Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects

by Petra Marciniak

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Unlock the full potential of your rigid heddle loom with The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving, featuring expert tips and 11 engaging projects that will take your weaving skills from beginner to mastery!

Whether you have just purchased your first rigid heddle loom or have been weaving for years, The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving will have the answers and instructions for your small loom weaving questions and explorations. All the basics from measuring warp and weft to setting up the loom and troubleshooting common problems are covered. Detailed instructions and photo illustrations make it easy to follow along. The rigid heddle loom is a beginning weaver’s best friend, and you’ll soon be weaving like a pro!

Already woven a few pieces and looking for a new challenge? There are so many new techniques to try, including tapestry, Saori, color effects, openwork, Krokbragd, and more. Learn to work with pick-up sticks and two heddles to add more than just plain weave to your repertoire. This is your guide to exploring the full range of capabilities of your favorite little loom.

For hands-on practice and to try a new technique with ensured success, turn to the 11 sample projects. Each includes a complete materials list, set up notes, and step-by-step instructions. Make a zippered pouch using the clasped weft technique, dish towels in houndstooth, an openwork café curtain, Krokbragd coasters, a Saori wall hanging, and more.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780811776752
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 07/01/2025
Pages: 152
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Petra Marciniak has been weaving for around ten years. She started her own weaving business in 2019, and sells her creations and offers introductory courses.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part 1: Basic Techniques 7

The Rigid Heddle Loom 8

Advantages 8

Disadvantages 8

Key Words to Know 8

What is a Rigid Heddle Loom? 10

Basic Tools 12

Tools to Go Further 13

Yarn 14

A Variety of Materials 14

Yarn Construction 18

Choosing Your Warp Yarn 19

Choosing Your Weft Yarn 19

Calculating Density and Yardage 20

Density 20

Quantity of Yarn Needed 22

Direct Warping 24

Secure the Loom and the Warping Peg 24

Attach Warp to the Back Rod 25

Thread Warp through the Heddle Slots 26

Tie and Cut the Warp 28

Wind Yarn around the Back Warp Beam 29

Thread the Eyes 29

Tie Warp to the Front Rod 31

Even Out the Warp to Start Weaving 32

Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom 33

Loading the Shuttles 33

Creating the Shed 34

Weaving 34

Changing Yarn While Weaving 35

Advancing and Winding the Warp 35

Finishing the Weave 36

Removing the Woven Fabric from the Loom 36

When Things Go Wrong 38

Tension Is Not Good 38

Edges Are Not Sharp 38

Weft Is on an Angle 39

Shed Does Not Open Properly 39

Fabric Is Too Dense or Too Loose 39

Yarn Breaks 40

Length of Fabric Woven Is Difficult to Estimate 42

Finishing Steps 43

Securing the Weave 43

Hemstitch 43

Fringe 46

Washing and Ironing 47

Serger 47

Hems 47

Bias Tape 48

Interfacing 48

Felting 48

Sewing 49

Part 2&# 58; Various Weave Structures and Stitches 51

Plain Weave and Variations 52

Playing with Yarn Choice 52

Color Effects 54

Clasped Weft 56

Playing with Weaving Effects 57

Focus on the Japanese Saori Technique 60

Other Types of Structures 62

Finger-Controlled Weaving 62

Weaving with a Pick-Up Stick 75

Weaving with Two Heddles 87

Focus on the Norwegian Krokbragd Technique 92

Weaving with Two Heddles 94

Weaving with a Heddle, a Pick-up Stick and a Heddle Rod 94

The detailed Technical Table of Contents is on page 148.

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Part 3&# 58; Projects to Gain Skills on Your Weaving Adventure 97

98 Fringed Scarf

102 Origami Bag

106 Clasped Weft Zippered Pouch

110 Pair of Dish Towels

116 Saori Wall Hanging

120 Light and Airy Wall Hanging

124 Café Curtain

128 Textured Pillow

132 Pair of Placemats

136 Large Woven Trivet

140 Pair of Coasters

Appendices

Glossary 146

Supplies and Resources 147

Bibliography 147

Technical Table of Contents 148

The Author 150

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