Handwoven, January/February 2002 Digital Edition

Now available for individual download!

Discover the delight that is doubleweave! With this technique, you can weave two layers of fabric at the same time and make double-wide blankets, patterned scarves, pockets of sequins, quilted cloth, and much more! Plus, you'll learn that doubleweave is more than just weaving two layers. Create doubleweave pockets to stuff and create textured fabrics with differential shrinkage.

You'll get a beautiful Celtic Knot Scarf to weave. Weave a double-width blanket on your four shaft loom, and then learn how to do it on your eight shaft loom. Use color with doubleweave for a sunset windows scarf. Learn deflected doubleweave and weave a bumpy, fun scarf. Add some glitz to your weaving with a special jacket and shawl. Have some fun with doubleweave by making a tea cozy. The wadmal vest is an easy two shaft project. Daryl Lancaster explains how weaving can help you lose weight, reduce stress, and create something beautiful. Be patriotic with a flag scarf.

In every issue, you will be amazed at the amount of information packed into these pages:

• Be inspired by weavers from all over the world. In each issue, you'll meet weavers with unique stories to tell and special projects to share.
• Explore weaving techniques new and old. Get an up-close look at all of the projects.
• Test your weaving skills with projects that use doubleweave, twill, shadow weave, lace weaves, and many more.
• And so much more!