Weaving Patterned Bands: How to Create and Design with 5, 7, and 9 Pattern Threads
Author: Susan J. Foulkes
Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. The double slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving quicker to learn and easier to do, and this is the first book that offers beginners instructions for using it. The craft does not involve bulky equipment - all you need can be stored in a shoe box! Learn how to weave these beautiful bands step by step, from the simple 5 pattern threads to the more complex 7 and 9 patterns.
Color photographs illustrate the instructions for learning to weave. More than 140 patterns are included, along with principles for planning your own unique designs for contemporary uses such as straps, belts, bracelets, and even handfasting bands. The breathtaking range of colorful bands woven in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway are explored and offer additional inspiration.
Additional information can be found on Susan's blog: Durham Weaver
Product Details
- Hardcover: 152 pages
- Publisher: Schiffer; 1 edition (July 28, 2018)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764355503
- ISBN-13: 978-0764355509
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 10 inches