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9781933064291 English 1933064293 "Weave-Knit-Wear" dispels the myth that you need expensive equipment, a large space, or special threads to weave. The directions for all 30 projects, from the narrowest boa to a 55" wide serape, are tailored to the most basic equipment--the 20" wide rigid-heddle loom--making it affordable, portable, and intimate. Judith Shangold's designs turn what might seem to be the limitations of this loom into a strength. She pairs simple shapes that reflect the ease of current fashion, and require little cutting and sewing, with the long tradition of ethnic garments created from narrow strips of handwoven fabric. The book offers guidance on the basics of weaving and the minimal hand sewing and knitting techniques used, as well as primers on choosing yarns, designing warps, planning garments, finishing the fabric, making "Weave-Knit-Wear" a resource that aids in planning and constructing one-of-a-kind woven or woven-and-knit projects., WeaveKnitWear dispels the myth that you need expensive equipment, a large space, or special threads to weave. The directions for all the pieces, from the narrowest boa to a 55" wide serape, are tailored to the most basic equipment the 20" wide rigid-heddle loommaking it affordable, portable, and intimate. Little stands between the weaver and the yarn. Judith Shangold's designs turn what might seem to be the limitations of this loom into a strength. She pairs simple shapes that reflect the ease of current fashion, and require little cutting and sewing, with the long tradition of ethnic garments created from narrow strips of handwoven fabric. WeaveKnitWear shows what good partners weaving and knitting can be. Handweaving is a fast way to create fabric, encouraging the use of the finer yarns that layer beautifully. Knitting provides the yarns and plays a supporting role in about half of the projects, making it easy to shape the fabric into wearables by adding width and elasticity where needed. Detailed directions, really recipes, are given for 30 projects including accessories and garments in sizes from XS to XL. And much more: Guidance on the basics of weaving and the minimal hand sewing and knitting techniques used, and primers on Choosing yarns, Designing warps, Planning garments, Finishing the fabric, and Putting it all together make WeaveKnitWear a resource that aids in planning and constructing one-of-a-kind woven or woven-and-knit projects. A bonus feature on Tapestry techniques for garments further opens the door to creativity. Whether you've taken an introductory rigid-heddle class or just gotten a 20" loom, taken it out of the box, and woven one scarf, WeaveKnitWear is for you. If you are a knitter or crocheter and haven't considered weaving, WeaveKnitWear will inspire you to give it a try. And if you are a multi-harness expert, these garments are perfect vehicles for your complex wovens. Other phrases: Turns out all you need to weave the pieces in WeaveKnitWear ... User-friendly and fiber-friendly loom Keeps weaving hands-on and intimate just the way a knitter like to have their fiber time.
9781933064291 English 1933064293 "Weave-Knit-Wear" dispels the myth that you need expensive equipment, a large space, or special threads to weave. The directions for all 30 projects, from the narrowest boa to a 55" wide serape, are tailored to the most basic equipment--the 20" wide rigid-heddle loom--making it affordable, portable, and intimate. Judith Shangold's designs turn what might seem to be the limitations of this loom into a strength. She pairs simple shapes that reflect the ease of current fashion, and require little cutting and sewing, with the long tradition of ethnic garments created from narrow strips of handwoven fabric. The book offers guidance on the basics of weaving and the minimal hand sewing and knitting techniques used, as well as primers on choosing yarns, designing warps, planning garments, finishing the fabric, making "Weave-Knit-Wear" a resource that aids in planning and constructing one-of-a-kind woven or woven-and-knit projects., WeaveKnitWear dispels the myth that you need expensive equipment, a large space, or special threads to weave. The directions for all the pieces, from the narrowest boa to a 55" wide serape, are tailored to the most basic equipment the 20" wide rigid-heddle loommaking it affordable, portable, and intimate. Little stands between the weaver and the yarn. Judith Shangold's designs turn what might seem to be the limitations of this loom into a strength. She pairs simple shapes that reflect the ease of current fashion, and require little cutting and sewing, with the long tradition of ethnic garments created from narrow strips of handwoven fabric. WeaveKnitWear shows what good partners weaving and knitting can be. Handweaving is a fast way to create fabric, encouraging the use of the finer yarns that layer beautifully. Knitting provides the yarns and plays a supporting role in about half of the projects, making it easy to shape the fabric into wearables by adding width and elasticity where needed. Detailed directions, really recipes, are given for 30 projects including accessories and garments in sizes from XS to XL. And much more: Guidance on the basics of weaving and the minimal hand sewing and knitting techniques used, and primers on Choosing yarns, Designing warps, Planning garments, Finishing the fabric, and Putting it all together make WeaveKnitWear a resource that aids in planning and constructing one-of-a-kind woven or woven-and-knit projects. A bonus feature on Tapestry techniques for garments further opens the door to creativity. Whether you've taken an introductory rigid-heddle class or just gotten a 20" loom, taken it out of the box, and woven one scarf, WeaveKnitWear is for you. If you are a knitter or crocheter and haven't considered weaving, WeaveKnitWear will inspire you to give it a try. And if you are a multi-harness expert, these garments are perfect vehicles for your complex wovens. Other phrases: Turns out all you need to weave the pieces in WeaveKnitWear ... User-friendly and fiber-friendly loom Keeps weaving hands-on and intimate just the way a knitter like to have their fiber time.