These paper wall hangings were woven using left over Christmas wrapping paper. This is a great way to recycle used paper.… Read more...
Japanese Paper Weaving
Washi
Washi, Japanese paper is traditionally made of the inner bark of 3 plants, Kozo (paper mulberry) Mitsumata and Gampi. The bark is cleaned, pounded and added to a liquid solution with tororo-aoi (fermented hibiscus root) to produce paste-like mix.… Read more...
Bands and Braids
Making woven braids, narrow bands, ply-split braiding, cords, tablet weaving.
Kumihimo
Information about making kumihimo braids.
Double Slot Rigid Heddle
The Saami and others in Scandinavia wove belts with complex designs using a double hole rigid heddle.… Read more...
Knitted Slipper Patterns
Easy to knit slippers for the whole family.
Lichen Dyed Slippers
These slippers are easily knit from 7 squares.
Norwegian Slippers – You Tube
Another version of making these felted slippers.… Read more...
Norse yarn: aa110700
A 3 metre strand of yarn tells a story of Norse explorations to Baffin Island in the 13th Century. The yarn was buried in the tundra for almost 800 years and was found in 1984, by Father Guy Mary-Rousseliere, the parish priest at Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet).… Read more...
Raanu
Raanu weavings use a cotton warp and a wool weft. The wool weft yarns are generally quite fine and many colours are used to create the complex designs of this weft-faced rep weave.… Read more...