Handweaver's Pattern Book

The Essential Illustrated Guide to Over 600 Fabric Weaves
Author(s): Anne Dixon
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
ISBN-13: 9781912217908, 978-1912217908

Synopsis

Create wonderful woven fabric with this practical guide to more than 600 weaves for the loom.

Organised by type, from basic four-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, choose from a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave features a clear, photographed swatch showing you the intricacies of each design, as well as an easy-to-follow colour chart indicating the threading sequence and order of work. All weaves are graded according to difficulty.

This large-size bible for beginner and experienced weavers also contains:
- Explanations of basic weave structures
- Information on choosing and using looms and shuttles
- Colour charts and swatches
- Advice on working with colour, selecting and dyeing yarn, and suggested applications for your finished cloth