Warped to Weave Mug Rug Instructions
Wind a warp with two colors of 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™ Mercerized cotton to make a nice pile of mug rugs. This is a perfect short warp to practice warping your loom. We have designed these mug rugs to show off a fun Color and Weave threading and provide lots of options for weaving. Design created by Michele Belson.
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We had so much fun with the Discover Gradients Weave Along, that we created Napkin instructions using the gradient lessons in the class as a launching pad for our design. The napkins are woven with 10/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn. The napkins have instructions for either shaft looms or rigid heddle looms. Makes 4 napkins. Each of the colorways use the same draft but includes different pictures to show off the different colors of yarn.
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READ MOREGradient Placemat Instructions
We had so much fun with the Discover Gradients Weave Along, that we created Placemat instructions using the gradient lessons in the class as a launching pad for our design. The placemats are woven with 3/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn. Both the napkin and placemats have instructions for either shaft looms or rigid heddle looms. Makes 3 placemats. Each of the colorways use the same draft but includes different pictures to show off the different colors of yarn.
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READ MOREGradients for Your Table
We had so much fun with the Discover Gradients Weave Along, that we created Napkin and Placemat instructions using the gradient lessons in the class as a launching pad for our design. The napkins are woven with 10/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn, and the placemats are woven with 3/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn. Each kit contains enough yarn for warp and weft and has multiple color options. Both the napkin and placemats have instructions for either shaft looms or rigid heddle looms.
These are the same colorways from the Discover Gradients class. Add to your collection of colors at a great price.
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READ MOREMasters Towel Kit
Taking our inspiration from our favorite artists (Anni Albers, Ansel Adams, Piet Mondrian, Claude Monet, and Pierre-August Renoir) we designed this fun kit for 4 generous, towels with 3 colors of 10/2 Tubular Spectrum™ yarn. And you can choose your favorite colorway. Woven in 2 blocks to create a visually complex towel that is fun and easy to weave. Finished towels are approximately 18″ x 28″. Kit includes instructions for both 4 and 8-shaft looms.
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READ MOREDiscover Gradients Weave Along Kits
Are you joining the “Discover Gradients” weave along with Tien Chiu and our very own Michele Belson? We have 3 Colorways of yarn designed by Tien to explore color gradients in the Weave along. The pictures of the woven samples show a few possible color combinations available with the yarns that are in each kit. All of the color ways are available in 3/2 or 10/2 mercerized cotton or 8/2 unmercerized cotton. We have the kits in stock and are ready to ship.
If you would like to add additional colors of 3/2 or 10/2 yarn, click here to see your color options. If you would like to add additional colors of 8/2 yarns, click here for more options.
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READ MORE3/2 & 5/2 Mercerized Cotton Yarn – Tubular Spectrum
Tubular Spectrum™ yarns are 100% mercerized cotton yarns, available in 45 vivid, intense and very color fast colors. The yarns will withstand years of washing and will keep your handwoven treasures looking bright and colorful! In order to view the colors on the cones and to purchase the yarns, please select the cone size and the weight of yarn from the drop down menus, and then the yarn color by clicking on the color swatches shown below.
This page has 3/2 and 5/2 weight yarns. If you would like to use 10/2 or 20/2 weight yarn, please click here.
READ MOREKaleidoscope Adventure Box
New Kaleidoscope Collection Boxes are now available!
Come along with the Lunatics as we roam along our shelves to collect a premium box of “goodies” bursting with color! This Kaleidoscope Adventure Box contains full cones, tubes or skeins of yarn plus other amazing products! We have included a set of project instructions in the collection. We intend for this project to be your muse, or starting point for using the yarns in the box. And, of course, we added a few other surprises to make things fun!
The Treasure Hunter collections will contain at least 5 different items, and the Thrill Seeker collections contain at least 10 different items. These items are not samples. All of the items come directly off our retail shelves. You never quite know what will be in the box. That is the adventure part! We Lunatics want to give your creativity a boost with luscious, fun yarns!
READ MORE“Colorplay” 2 Towel Kit
Play with color in this 8-shaft false Damask 2 towel kit featuring 4 colors of our Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn. The towels are woven on the same warp, just change the weft color for the large blocks on the second towel. The false damask creates blocks of color that appear to be woven together! And with the warp already wound, it’s a fun, fast, easy weave.
Another beautiful kit from DJE Handwovens.
READ MOREFarmhouse Chic Towels
These 3 thick and thirsty waffle weave towels are a wonderful kitchen or bath coordinate. The designer’s granddaughter’s first apartment with its beautiful gray interior design inspired these classic hand towels. Instructions are included to help make your weaving a success.
If you want to coordinate these towels with your setting, you can substitute your own accent color for the red yarn to match your decor. Select the “Choose your Accent Color” option and let us know the accent color that you want in the comments section of your order. View all the Maurice Brassard color options here!
Designed by Lois Scarbrough.
READ MOREFarmhouse Chic Washcloths
4-shaft Waffle weave makes thick and absorbent washcloths. The designer’s granddaughter’s first apartment with its beautiful gray colors inspired these coordinating washcloths. May they brighten up your home too!
Substitute the red color for one of our other Maurice Brassard colors, to customize these washcloths to coordinate with your setting! Select the “Choose your Own Accent” option and let us know the color that you want in the comments section of your order. View all the Maurice Brassard Color Options here!
Designed by Lois Scarbrough.
READ MORESword Fern & Horsetail Runner Yarn Collection
We have assembled the yarns to make Cynthia Newman’s Sword Fern & Horsetail Runner as shown in the March/April 2020 edition of Handwoven Magazine from Long Thread Media. You will find the instructions on page 38. If you do not have a current subscription, you can purchase one here: Handwoven Magazine
READ MORESpa Towel Instructions
These instructions are for 2 thick and thirsty bath towels (finished size approximately 31” x 64”). Woven with soft 8/2 unmercerized cotton yarn, and a 4 or 8-shaft waffle weave structure, these towels have a delicious softness. Treat yourself or your loved ones to some new towels.
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