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Get started and learn the basics with this miniature, no-nonsense guide to weaving!
From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of weaving know-how, practical illustrations and comes with six simple-but-stunning projects.
Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about weaving: choosing and using different looms; how to make and successfully warp a loom; a selection of weaving stitches; and how to remove your material from the loom.
It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Before you know it you'll be weaving a stripy bookmark, stylish wall hanging and pompom flower bag on a rectangular loom, and chic coasters, a statement wall hanging and a vibrant flower power motif on a circular loom. Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to weaving for a complete beginner.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a little self-care with some mindful crafting, and create something beautiful today!
Hello! A little bit about me and Wool Couture 6 What’s in this book? 12
Getting started What tools do you need for weaving? 18 Essential tools 26
Rectangular looms Warping a rectangular loom 28 DIY rectangular loom 31 Plain stitch 34 How to change colours and weave in ends 36 Hem stitch 38 How to remove your work 40 How to embroider a chain stitch 42 How to add a knot fringe 43 Bronze level project: Stripy monogram bookmark 46 Working with roving 54 Rya knots 56 Soumak knots 57 Increasing and decreasing 58 Interweaving 58 Mounting your weaving 60 Tiny felted pompoms 62 Silver level project: Summertime wall hanging 64 Three-stranded braid 76 How to make a rya loop 78 How to embroider lazy daisy stitch 80 Gold level project: Pompom bag 82
Circular looms Warping a circular loom 90 Plain stitch 94 How to change colours and weave in ends 96 How to remove your work 97 Bronze level project: Stripy mug coaster 98 Warping a metal or embroidery hoop 104 How to make a lark’s head knot 108 Silver level project: Rainbow wall hanging 110 Gold level project: Flower power motif 120
Weaving notes 128
Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.
Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire’s textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.
By Claire Gelder
£12.99
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