The Weaving Handbook

Weaving by hand is an ancient and fascinating art, encompassing hundreds of variations, techniques, and approaches to creating textiles of all shapes and sizes. Designer and weaving expert Asa Parson and professional textile curator Amica Sundstrom have compiled a modern reference guide to the fundamental principles and practice of weaving for the novice and the experienced weaver alike. Focusing on foot treadle looms with countermarch or pulley tie-up systems, Parson and Sundstrom cover everything you need to know about the arrangement and preparation of the loom, weaving tools and materials, reading drafts, and the three basic foundational weaves, plus the multitude of variations that derive from each, in the Swedish hand-weaving tradition. A selection of sample projects, themed around filling a home with handmade decor, demonstrates the breadth of the possibilities and provides a starting point to explore the astonishing creative potential of weaving.

-Instructions and full color photos of projects, covering a wide variety of weaves and textures

-Discussion of fibers and fabric types, including look, feel, visual effect, and optimal care and treatment

-Tips for all stages of weaving, from warping and tie-on to finishing, felting, and fringe techniques

-Explanations of how to read and understand weaving drafts

-Drafts and sample swatches for hundreds of variations on fundamental weaves