Simple Weaves: Over 30 Classic Patterns and Fresh New Styles

by Birgitta Bengtsson Björk, Tina Ignell

Overview

Weave all kinds of classic projects — from towels, place mats, and throws to rugs, pillows, and curtains — and give them a fresh new look! Practice weaving techniques like plain weave and twill; canvas and spot weave; monk's belt and honeycomb; or play with color and texture using rosepath, waffle weave, color effects, Ms and Os, halvdräll, and true dräll. Combine techniques, bring together your favorite patterns, and use any color you like to explore the endless possibilities offered by simple weaves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570767944
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	12/13/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Birgitta Bengtsson Björk is an experienced designer.

Tina Ignell is the head editor of Vavmagasinet, a Scandinavian weaving magazine. She is the author of Favorite Rag Rugs and Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Björk and Ignell provide an accessible collection for novices, filled with 10 different patterns and more than 30 individual projects to copy. . . . The authors feature excellent color photographs and full-fledged instructions, with techniques, materials, weaving finishing, weft sequence, appropriate graphs, and other pertinent information discussed." —Booklist (January 2013)

"This lovely book explores the relationship between color, structure, and function, lending insight into that appealing aesthetic. The author's approach combines the best aspects of a weavers study course with a set of projects that readers will delight in making for their homes. Simple Weaves is a treasure trove of weaving ideas and inspiration." —Hand Woven (January 2013)

Editorial Reviews

"Björk and Ignell provide an accessible collection for novices, filled with 10 different patterns and more than 30 individual projects to copy. . . . The authors feature excellent color photographs and full-fledged instructions, with techniques, materials, weaving finishing, weft sequence, appropriate graphs, and other pertinent information discussed." —Booklist (January 2013)

"This lovely book explores the relationship between color, structure, and function, lending insight into that appealing aesthetic. The author's approach combines the best aspects of a weavers study course with a set of projects that readers will delight in making for their homes. Simple Weaves is a treasure trove of weaving ideas and inspiration." —Hand Woven (January 2013)

From the Publisher