Small Loom Weaving (Ichi.co)

In Small Loom Weaving, textile designer and expert weaver Ichi.co proves that weaving your own pieces and creating beautiful textures and patterns on a loom is easier than you may think, and an immensely rewarding experience. This book is designed to be a friendly and accessible introduction to the joys of making your own handwoven goods.

Suitable for absolute beginners, this useful guide includes illustrated lessons that introduce you to the fundamentals of the loom, materials, tools, color changes, introducing texture, finishing, and more. It also includes instructions for 23 chic, boho items that include:

• Easy coasters in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns, including variegated stripes
• Planter covers that dress up any basic pot
• Attractive little purses for your phone, money, or business cards
• Lovely fringed scarves-both monochrome and patterned
• Small wall hangings and multi-purpose mats in motifs from whimsical to classic

The simple projects in this book help you master the essentials while creating something useful and beautiful, and the diagrams show you how easy it can be to plan designs of your own.

Patterns

This book includes 23 patterns, including 4 x coasters,  2 x pouches, 2 x bags, 2 x scarves, 3 x wall hangings/art, 6 x mats/covers/trivets, 3 x covers, and a set of tasseled hanging ornaments. 

About Ichi.co

Ichi.co is an embroidery designer and writer on textile arts. She added weaving to her repertoire in 2014 and has never looked back. She exhibits and sells her handwoven works in her native Japan, where she also teaches workshops on large and small loom weaving.