Little Looms

Easy Weaving with Little Looms is a perennial favorite. By popular demand, it will now be available by subscription. Each issue will have the mix of 18–22 projects, techniques, and features you love, expanding the focus on fundamental weaving skills, creative inspiration, and innovative applications. Each issue is designed to have something for beginning and more experienced weavers. In addition to the core subjects of rigid-heddle and pin-loom weaving, Little Looms regularly includes projects and articles about tapestry, tablet weaving, and inkle weaving.

Little Looms

Editor's Letter

THE ELUSIVE LUCET

HOW TO MAKE A LUCET BRAID • Despite its unknown history, lucet braid is an easy, beginner-friendly type of braided cord—with endless applications—to make on the littlest of looms. I really recommend giving it a go!

WEAVING THROUGH TIME • Looking for modern weaving tools with historical roots? We've got you covered with hand-carved weaving swords, elegant wooden lucets, bone weaving tablets, and historical reproductions of ancient fiber tools.

WEAVING KROKBRAGD ON A RIGID-HEDDLE LOOM • Early in my weaving journey, I started weaving krokbragd on my rigid heddle. I credit the weave structure with opening my eyes to the capabilities of this relatively simple loom.

RECLAIMING FASHION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM HISTORY

FANCY FINDINGS • Add a new loom (or two!) to your collection, finish your shoelaces with finesse, and help manage dye migration with these items.

CRAZYSHOT! WEARABLES

DOMINO SCARF

TAPESTRY WEAVING: IRREGULAR HATCHING

COTTON, HANBOK, AND THE INSPIRATION FOR A SCARF • In the fourteenth century, cotton was introduced to Korea, which was late in comparison with other parts of the world. Moon Ik-jeom (sometimes spelled Mun), a scholar and a diplomat in the fourteenth century, is credited with bringing cotton seeds to Korea from the Yuan dynasty in China. According to a wellknown folktale, Moon Ik-jeom (1329–1398) smuggled the cotton seeds in a brush lid, an act that defied the Yuan government's prohibition of exporting cotton seeds. Because of his contribution to generations of Korean spinners, it is no wonder that Mr. Moon is featured prominently in the “Song of Spinning Wheel.”

SONG OF SPINNING WHEEL

Beauty and Beasts • Try these projects inspired by tales of dragons from around the world, illuminated manuscripts from Ireland, an Incan tunic, and more.

PERUVIAN PILLOW

BOOKMARKS OF KELLS

DRAGON FLIGHT

HERE BE DRAGONS!

ESTONIAN FOLK BANDS

PERUVIAN PILLOW

BOOKMARKS OF KELLS

DRAGON FLIGHT

HERE BE DRAGONS!

HEARTH & HOME • Medieval meets modern design in these projects designed for your home.

GEMSTONE NIGHTSTAND RUNNERS

CAMELOT TOWELS

GOTHIC GLASS TABLE RUNNER

LOTUS MOSAIC RUNNER

SILK DIAMONDS TABLE RUNNER

TASSELED MEAD COZY

GEMSTONE NIGHTSTAND RUNNERS

CAMELOT TOWELS

GOTHIC GLASS TABLE RUNNER

LOTUS MOSAIC RUNNER

SILK DIAMONDS TABLE RUNNER

THE MEDIEVAL WARDROBE • Medieval fashion gets a makeover with these classic wearables that take their inspiration from the past while remaining timeless.

BRONSON LACE CAPELET

TIMELESS SHORE TEMPLE VEST

BAYEUX TAPESTRY BAG

BEJEWELED HEADBAND

SONG OF SPINNING WHEEL SCARF

ILLUMINATION SCARF

BRONSON LACE CAPELET

TIMELESS SHORE TEMPLE VEST

BAYEUX TAPESTRY BAG

BEJEWELED HEADBAND

SONG OF SPINNING WHEEL SCARF

MAEDEUP: TRADITIONAL KOREAN KNOTTING • Every weaver knows how essential knots are and how helpful it is to know how to tie a variety of knots for different uses. However, knots aren't just functional; they can be...