A collaboration with Ashford Handicrafts and the author Deborah Jarchow. 201 pages packed with step-by-step instructions from warping up to weaving and troubleshooting. An excellent book with a clear Introduction of the basics and then a plethora of patterns across many designs and fabrics. Paperback
The yarns used in the patterns are mainly American sourced and so a little insight into yarn sizes will help the weaver choose the best yarn for the project.
Chapters
The basics for getting startedI. PLAIN WEAVE 1. Plain weave scarf II. PLAIN WEAVE VARIATIONS 2. Weft faced placemats 3. Warp faced placemats Textures4. Sweater vest with woven trim 5. Pillows 6. Mohair shawl Thick and thin yarns7. Napkins 8. Baby blanket Crammed and spaced sett9. Napkins III. PLAYING WITH COLOR 10. Fibonacci scarf 11. Color and weave table runner 12. Log cabin pillow IV. STRUCTURE VARIATIONS Pick up13. Table runner with warp pick up patterns 14. Shawl with weft pick up patterns 15. Waffle weave towel with color stripes 16. Honeycomb shoulder bag Hand manipulation17. Towel with Leno 18. Fine silk scarf with Brooks bouquet and beads V. OTHER INTERESTING TECHNIQUES | Clasped weft19. Scarf 20. Tote bag Knots and loops21. Wall hanging Differential shrinkage22. Cowl with tail VI. MORE ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Double heddle patterns23. Shoulder bag Vertical tubes24. Scarf with pockets on ends Pockets25. Small bag with pockets woven in Layers26. Double width baby blanket Extras27. Clasped warp scarf 28. Inlay scarf 29. Rayon chenille scarf 30. Color fade long vest 31. Faux ikat scarf VII. USEFUL INFORMATION VIII. OOOPS IX. INDEX X. YARNS USED XI. HISTORY OF ASHFORD |
