Plain Weave, Twill & Satin: Pick the Right One
Learn how to choose between plain weave, twill, and satin weave structures for your project, with real trade-offs, a comparison table, and common mistakes to avoid.
Log Cabin & Houndstooth: Color-and-Weave
Master color-and-weave effects like log cabin and houndstooth in plain weave. Learn how color order creates pattern, with a real example and common fixes.
Fix Uneven Selvedges in Handweaving
Diagnose and fix uneven, loopy, or drawn-in selvedges in your weaving. Practical causes, cures, and habits for clean edges on any pattern book project.
Warp Length & Yarn Calculator for Weavers
Never run short on the loom again. Learn to calculate warp length, ends, and yarn quantity for any weaving project, with a worked example and a checklist.
How Much Yarn Do You Need to Weave? Warp & Weft Math
Learn how to calculate warp and weft yarn before you weave, including take-up, loom waste, and shrinkage, so you never run short mid-project.
How to Calculate Sett for Handweaving Projects
Master weaving sett: learn the wrap test, ends-per-inch math, and how to pick the right density so your handwoven cloth drapes instead of stiffening.