Simple Projects for Weavers On The Go

Weaving is a great pastime and a good alternative to activities like knitting or crocheting. Weavers are always on the search for new projects to try. Whether you are a seasoned weaver or a complete novice, there are always new projects you could take up.

Sometimes you may not be able to dedicate your time on bigger projects. When this is the case, there are much smaller trinkets you could try to create. These small creations take up less time, but are still a great way for you to hone your weaving skills.

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Simple Projects for Knitters On The Go

Here are a few points to keep in mind when you are picking out a project to take with you. The size of the project is probably the most important because carrying around a huge afghan becomes difficult and doesn’t allow you the freedom to work with it everywhere. Another point to keep in mind is the complexity of the pattern. For instance, it is difficult to keep track of many lace patterns when you are constantly interrupted.

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Easy Ways to Keep Yarn from Tangling

Yarn tangling and rolling balls of yarn can be a hassle when you are trying to crochet or knit. Well I have a few wonderful ideas to help keep those balls of yarn in place and not rolling all over the floor. Keep the yarn contained and motionless is the key.

Easy Ways to Keep Yarn from Tangling

1-Roll the yarn into a ball if you have loose yarn and place it under a heavy clay pot, this will not move and you can pull the yarn from underneath

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Simple Patterns and Tips for Weaving

The world of crafting has now included a myriad of crafts that include sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, and now weaving. Weaving is a traditional craft that has its beginnings for textiles, and has even extended to ribbons and beading. The simple concept of interlacing materials on a simple loom is an ancient idea and practice, but it has been brought into current popularity with new fabrics, techniques, and some even newer projects that bring out its beauty. Where weaving ultimately begins and ends is the loom. What is Continue reading Simple Patterns and Tips for Weaving…