Handweaver's Pattern Book (Hardcover)

Anne Dixon

ISBN 10: 1912217902 / ISBN 13: 9781912217908

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2018

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Hardcover. 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 This is a large size 'bible' of 600 different weaves of loom. It is organised by type, from basic 4-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, providing a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handweaver's Pattern Book (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912217902
• ISBN 13: 9781912217908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This is a large size 'bible' of 600 different weaves of loom. It is organised by type, from basic 4-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, providing a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave is rated according to degree of expertise required, and features a recipe of materials, a clearly photographed swatch showing the intricacies of each design and an easy-to-follow colour chart indicating the threading sequence and order of work. There are also basic explanations of basic weave structures and information on choosing and using looms and shuttles. There is also advice on working with colour, selecting and dyeing yarn, finishing techniques and suggested applications for the finished yarn.