Translating a floor loom draft to use on a table loom
What does it all mean??? A lot of weaving publications show weaving drafts as “tie-ups” meant for floor looms – so how you do you use these when you have a [&hel
Recycled Denim Bag
Recycle, re-purpose and re-use. Most of us have a stash of denim jeans – whether they are worn out, out of fashion or in the “too big” or “too small” piles, it always
Straight Eight’s
One of the wonderful things about weaving on a table loom is the ability to change your pattern simply by changing the sequence in which you lift the levers. Here […]
Peruvian Diamonds
Create this striking surface design using a diverted or deflected supplementary warp. First featured in The Wheel magazine Issue 29, it will be in the upcoming Handwoven Magazine J
Double Heddle Waffle Weave Kitchen Towels
Waffle weave is usually woven on four or more shafts but you can make these smart and useful towels on your rigid heddle loom with Ashford Yoga Yarn. This yarn […]
The Singles Shawl – technique and pattern
You don’t always have to ply! These wonderful shawls were all knitted from handspun singles. Jan Gibb, Ashford dealer, dyer and designer has kindly shared her technique and p
New Ball Winders – smooth and effortless
We are pleased to introduce our NEW e-BALL WINDER – smooth, consistent winding everytime! Perfect for converting skeins, hanks or balls into yarn cakes that can be used from
How to spin a bouclé yarn
Bouclé yarn is made from first creating loose loops around a core yarn, which can range from tiny circles to large curls that are then secured in place by a binder thread. [&hel
Andean braid – a fringe technique
It has been a while since my last blog post! Covid 19 certainly has been disruptive. I do hope you are all well and safe and managing in these unusual […]
Summer and Winter Table Runner
Another month has slipped by in the blink of an eye, as we head into winter here in New Zealand I am looking forward to spending cosy evenings in my […]