From the Book - First paperback edition.
Before you start -- How does a loom work? -- Writing the project notes -- The first practice weaving -- Getting started with a practice weaving -- Kitchen towels with small blocks -- Band for towel hanging loop -- Striped kitchen hand towels -- Writing a warp sequence -- Practice with various tie-ups and treadling sequences -- Twill rag rug -- Striped pillows - Color-effect mohair throw -- A small alpaca throw -- Small reverse-treadled rag rug -- Finishing after the fabric has been cut from the loom -- Washing and fabric care -- Choosing materials -- Rag rugs -- Choosing a weaving technique; the pattern -- Determining the warp sett -- Choosing the right weft density -- Determining the warp spacing -- How to calculate the materials for a weaving -- Cord-striped bags -- Checked fabric -- Long table runners in rep weave -- Analyzing a weaving technique -- The pattern draft -- Profile drafts -- Balancing patterns -- Large checked rep rug -- Rosepath band -- Cotton summer curtains -- Irregular sleying -- Bags with bead panels -- Large alpaca shawl -- Decorative rosepath weaving -- Boa with rya knots -- Slit rya for a bench -- Dice-weave pillow --
Decorative weaving with paper yarn
Four decorative sample strips
Transparent interior furnishing fabric
Linen table runners and hand towels
Coordinated furnishing fabrics
Setting up the loom and putting everything in order
Additional information about measuring the warp
A closer look at the warping process
How to set up a countermarch loom
General checks and adjustments; before weaving begins
Considerations as you weave
Special arrangements for particular types of weaving
Yarns listed in project notes
