Get inspired!

Handweaving is its own interesting world, where there is always something new and inspiring to try.

– Pick up ideas for your own weaving projects.
– Learn practical tips for weaving, and get to know the secrets of drafting.
– Discover the secrets of drafts.

Discover Finnish Doubleweave with an Easy Introduction

| Techniques, Inspiration

Weave a striped finnish double-weave scarf quickly and easily. Once you have warmed up with this simple project, you can also try picking up patterns. This, too, is easy when you follow the instructions.

Ordinary Cotton Plain Weave?

| Inspiration, Ideas

Is ordinary cotton plain weave worth weaving? Absolutely! Its simplicity leaves room for many other elements that affect the appearance of the fabric. You can play with different yarn weights, sett, and colors.

The softest tube scarf of the winter

| Inspiration, Techniques

Pick lace pick-up stripes into a plain-weave mohair scarf. Join the ends of the scarf with macramé knots.

Focus on the Rug Ends

| Inspiration, Techniques

Beautiful and Durable Rug-End Finishes: FRINGES and BRAIDS Standard fringes Twisted fringes Macramé fringes Braids (i.e., plaits) Hidden fringes FINISHING WITHOUT FRINGE Threaded-in Ends
Oriental Braids Edge Braid Chrocheted Lace Fringe HEMS AND BINDINGS Woven hems Binding with rug binding tape Binding with fabric RUG-SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS Rug ends with Thick Warps Decorations onto the Rug Ends

Tie Rya Knots

| Inspiration, Techniques

Different Types of Knots Marjatta Hirvi A pile surface can be created using various knots. There are no restrictions—experiment with your own variations and mix different knots in the same piece.Basic Rya Knot The pile is tied to two adjacent warp threads. The pile...