Weaving Books — Weave Structures

A Handbook of Weaves by Oelsner. G.H.

To anyone concerned with the design of fabrics, the structure of the cloth is, of course, of prime importance. Oelsner's Handbook of Weaves, long the most reliable and comprehensive source of information on the subject, offers information necessary for new cloth effects. It covers the field thoroughly from the simple draft and plain weave to the more complicated fancy weaves, with clear lucid text and with 1,875 working diagrams.

Price: $15.95
UPC: 780486231693
Qty in Stock: 3

A Handweavers Pattern Book by Davison, Marguerite

A modern handbook of four-harness patterns for weavers of all types. A Handweaver's Pattern Book contains three hundred and forty-five threading directions ranging from simple twills to complicated techniques, illustrated with over twelve hundred weavings. Directions are set down in a simple diagram.

Price: $38.00
UPC: 3104
Qty in Stock: 18

Double Two-Tie Unit Weaves by Bartlett, Clotilde and Eunice Smith

This is a fascinating study of multiple harness weaves. Using fewer harnesses than you would expect, you get a larger range of structures and effects. All sorts of interesting and elaborate twills can be formed. Illustrated in black & white and color.

Price: $16.95
UPC: 12701
Qty in Stock: 1

From Weaving to Knitting by Lang, Elizabeth

The author's goal in writing this monograph is to introduce a general method of translating weave structures into knit fabrics, and to illustrate how specific fabrics can be obtained from that method. The weave structures covered in this book are tabby, basket weave, twills, overshot and huck. Eight different translation systems are used: Brocade Knitting, Color-Knit Patterning, Slip Stitch, Woven Stitch, Make-Stitch, Threaded Stitch, Faggoting and Lace.

Price: $15.00
UPC: 3866
Qty in Stock: 3

Huck Lace, the Best of Weaver's. by VanDerHoogt, Madelyn

This is a beautiful look at some of the more interesting texture weaves and projects of huck, Swedish lace. The articles range from simple traditional 4-harness huck to dobby loom network drafting. Complex weavers and beginners will marvel at the depth of this study. Clear pattern diagrams accompanied by detailed photos of the weave structure make issue a must have.

Sett: Mixer

Price: $28.95
UPC: 9781893762015
Qty in Stock: 6

Lace Weave Portfolio by Voiers, Leslie

Loom manipulated lace weaves are perhaps best known in textile terminology as "mock leno weaves" which is a catch-all phrase to describe a fabric in which floats have been arranged to create some semblance of openings as the threads (warp and weft) slide together. The weaves are organized into 6 categories: Canvas Weave, Huck Lace, Spot Bronson, Lace Bronson, Swedish lace and Offset Huck and then compared and discussed. There are 31 clearly explained projects included.

Price: $13.00
UPC: 5274
Qty in Stock: 5

Loom Controlled Double Weave by O'Connor, Paul

Although most books that present the fundamentals of weaving include some treatment of double weave, there are few single sources that explore the advanced aspects of loom-controlled double weave. The major purpose of this book is to provide information on many of the techniques of double weave with multiharness looms.

Price: $20.95
UPC: 4253
Qty in Stock: 27

More Loom Controlled Double Weave by O'Connor, Paul

The follow-up book to the author's Loom-Controlled Double Weave, this "notebook" is the continuation of his exploration of the fascinating world of doubleweave. After presenting his definitions for units and blocks and tie-up methods, the book goes into more depth and provides more detail covering such topics as: four blocks of double weave with an 8 shaft loom, eight blocks of double weave with an 8 shaft loom, stitching cloth layers in double weave, tie-ups, drawn and quartered and much more. The book makes extensive use of visual explanations and is illustrated with a very large number of drafts, weave-structure diagrams and line drawings. It is the perfect book for weavers who want to push the doubleweave technique to its limits.

Price: $20.95
UPC: 4254
Qty in Stock: 92

Network Drafting, An Introduction by Schlein, Alice

Network Drafting: An Introduction offers the designer/weaver an entree into an exciting new world - the weaving of curved designs in many structures on the multishaft loom without jacquard devices, draw harnesses or other loom modifications. Weavers with looms of eight or more shafts, with or without dobbies will love this book. It includes 26 templates to copy, cut and paste for the reader's own drafts and is extensively illustrated using black and white diagrams.

Price: $30.00
UPC: 4743
Qty in Stock: 3

Rep Weave and Beyond by Tallarovic, Joanne

Joanne Tallarovic, a teacher and full-time studio artist, generously reveals how she modifies traditional Swedish ripsmatta (or Scandinavia rep weave). The 19 masterfully designed projects, including table linens, rugs, and wall hangings, will lead you to your own explorations and innovations. Designed for beginning to advanced weavers, the projects are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and inspiring color photographs.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781931499453
Qty in Stock: 4

Textiles of Ancient Peru by Raoul D'Harcourt

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Price: $26.95
UPC: 0075942172
Qty in Stock: 2

The Best of Weaver's -Twill Thrills by VanDerHoogt, Madelyn

Many new four-shaft weavers are familiar with plain-old twill, blue jean twill, sturdy cloth for garments and furnishings. This collection of articles from Weaver's magazine lays the foundation for breaking the bounds of the old twill weaves and entering this realm of 'network' drafting and opulent multi-shaft twill design. Most of this information is illustrated with projects using the new twill techniques for some stunning garment fabrics and utilitarian textiles.

Price: $28.95
UPC: 9781893762190
Qty in Stock: 7

The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers by VanDerHoogt, Madelyn

Under one cover find the steps for drafting and weaving any profile design in any unit weave as well as extras like color-and-weave, blended drafts, turned drafts, network drafting, and fabric analysis. Learn to use drafting tools, warp and weft drawdowns, warp and weft cross sections, block profile drafts, and how to design with pattern weaves. Beginner and advanced weavers will refer to it as a constant resource.

Price: $23.95
UPC: 9780916658519
Qty in Stock: 5

The Magic of Doubleweave (best of weavers) by van der Hoogt, Madelyn - editor

A collection of beautiful handwoven projects. Photography by Alexis Xenakis.

Price: $28.95
UPC: 9781933064048
Qty in Stock: 9

Theme and Variation: More Weaving That Sings by Sanders, Nadine and Harter, Joyce

This book shows variations on the Theo Moorman Technique and new: color photography, design and weaving exercises, materials, applications for double-warp overlay and multi-inlay. A supplementary CD-ROM is included with printable drafts and exercises, video clips of technique and audio clips of woven harmonies performed by Straw Into Gold expand upon the written concepts and woven work in the book.

Price: $39.95
UPC: 9780972024815
Qty in Stock: 5

the Pinwheel: an Exploration in Color by Windeknecht, Margaret

Margaret Windeknecht likes color and weave effects and through this shows you how to get pinwheels from the simplest ones to the very graceful and flowing. Patterns range from the 4 to 16 harness variety. Color arrangement in the warp and weft are the key, and Margaret shows you how.

Price: $9.95
UPC: 5318
Qty in Stock: 1

Weaving As an Art Form by Moorman, Theo

The emergence of the artist-designer-weaver is a major break-through in the history of craft weaving. Theo Moorman explains here, for the first time, the technique that bears her name and suggests paths for further exploration, sources of inspiration for design, beginning and ending work processes, other techniques for woven hangings, and commissioned works.

Price: $12.95
UPC: 9780887400681
Qty in Stock: 6

Woven Shibori by Ellis, Catherine

Catharine Ellis's breakthrough technique, woven shibori, embraces new approaches to the art of weaving and dyeing. In woven shibori, the "stitches" are supplemental wefts woven directly into the cloth thus becoming a part of the original cloth construction. The use of the loom to control the placement of these threads has defined a whole new and exciting vocabulary of resist images for weavers.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781931499675
Qty in Stock: 5