Pin loom weaving to go - 30 projects for portable weaving

121 Pages·2017·27.221 MB·English

by  Stump, Margaret

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anything you can imagine, from fashionable wrist cuffs to full-size blankets. Just drop IN knitting looms
a pin loom in your project bag with a ball of yarn, and you are on your way to fast, fun
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Margaret Stump, author of the original Pin Loom Weaving, has outdone herself with
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the 30 designs in this new book. There are elegant wraps, a fun fox bag, an American

flag blanket, pillows, pins, stylish scarves, and more—all in a timeless style that says G
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With beginning weavers in mind, Margaret walks you through how to weave on a Margaret Stump
2” loom, a 4” loom, an adjustable knitting loom, and a potholder loom. Once you know is the author of
how to make a basic fabric and connect your pieces, you are on your way to making the successful Pin
any of the projects in this book. The book divides projects according to loom used so Loom Weaving. She
it’s easy to find a project and get started. has been creating
Pin looms are readily available in a variety of sizes and materials. Choose a favorite wonderful fabrics
pattern and a suitable pin loom, and start weaving anywhere and everywhere today! and projects with
0 pin looms for more
All the basics of pin loom weaving and more than 30 beginner and
than forty years. Her work is creative,
medium-level projects you can make on the go
0 original, fun, and appealing to young
Simple weaving techniques for all the portable looms
and old alike. A longtime advocate
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Instructions for making your own simple 2” pin loom for this vintage art, she is delighted to
0 Projects for standard 2” and 4” looms, including instructions and projects see so many artists and craftspeople
for bias weaving rediscovering the joys of pin loom
0 weaving. She lives in Mankato,
Weaving techniques and projects for adjustable knitting looms and
Minnesota, and can be found online
potholder looms
at www.pinloomweaving.com.
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PIN LOOM
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30 Projects for Portable Weaving
Margaret Stump
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Published by Stackpole Books
An imprint of Globe Pequot
Distributed by NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK
800-462-6420 www.rowman.com
Copyright © 2017 by Rowman & Littlefield
Cover design by Tessa J. Sweigert
Photography by Margaret Stump (technique photos) and Daniel Shanken (finished pieces)
Illustrations by Margaret Stump
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Names: Stump, Margaret.
Title: Pin loom weaving to go : 30 projects for portable weaving / Margaret Stump.
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Identifiers: LCCN 2016046085 (print) | LCCN 2016047727 (ebook) | ISBN 9780811716130 (pbk. :
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Subjects: LCSH: Handlooms. | Pin weaving.
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Contents
Acknowledgments v
Introduction 1
Part 1 Introduction to Loom Weaving
Supplies 4
Tools 4
Looms 4
Yarn 5
Other Techniques 5
Making a Simple 2" Pin Loom 8
Basic Weaving Instructions 10
2" Pin Loom 10
4" Pin Loom 13
Bias Weaving on the 4" Pin Loom 15
Adjustable Knitting Loom 21
Potholder Loom 25
Joining Techniques for Pin Loom Squares 30
Part 2 Projects
2" Pin Loom Projects 34
Amulet Bags 34
Holly Pin 37
Flowering Branch 38
Doll Blanket 40
Leaf and Flower Lariat 42
4" Pin Loom Projects 45
Amulet Bag or Gift Bag 46
Coasters and Place Mats 48
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Infinity Scarf 51
Cat Pillow and Owl Pillow 52
Bluebird Purse 57
Fox Purse 59
Blooming Backpack 62
Long May It Wave Blanket 66
F rom Our House to Your House
Wall Hanging 70
Night Covers the Earth Shawl 73
Bias Weaving on the 4" Pin Loom 76
Marilyn Wing Bag 77
Projects Using the 2" and 4" Pin Looms
Together 79
Jewelry Caddy 80
Ear Warmer Headband 82
Adjustable Fine-Gauge Knitting Loom Projects 84
Red Amulet Bag 85
Fiber Cuffs 86
Log Cabin Pattern Pillow Tops 91
Projects Using the Adjustable Fine-Gauge
Knitting Loom and 4" Pin Loom Together 93
Mug Hug and Mug Rug 93
Red Square Structured Purse 96
Log Cabin Purse 98
All Hands Blanket Throw 100
Potholder Loom Projects 103
Vermont Scarf 104
Soft Woven Scarf 105
Raspberry Beach Shawl 106
All-Season Shrug 108
Resources 110
Stitch Guide 110
Crochet Guide 111
Blocking and Felting 112
Suppliers 113
Online Resources 114
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Acknowledgments
Iw ant to thank my patient and incredibly loving husband, Jerry, for never
reflecting exasperation or doubt as I droned on and on about pin looms
and weaving. It is a gift beyond measure to know someone who accepts
you just as you are.
I want to thank Debra Smith, my editor, who had the idea for the pin
loom weaving books and graciously invited me to take these steps with her
toward our hoped for pin loom renaissance.
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Introduction
Welcome to fast, fun weaving. If you have ever wanted to work with
fiber but didn’t find knitting and crochet that interesting, you’ll
find pin loom weaving easy and absorbing.
If you are a weaver and would like a small loom that you could carry
anywhere, a pin loom makes a perfect complement to those larger proj-
ects. Pin looms shrink the weaving process down to a portable frame. The
series of pins around the loom make for a lightning-fast warp and allow
you to produce a piece of cloth with no waste warp, weave through only
half as many times as with a normally warped loom, and produce a piece of
cloth with a finished selvage all the way around. Pin looms can also be used
to introduce weaving to kids and allow them to build coordination and col-
laboration skills while having fun as a group.
For many people, loom weaving has meant using a bulky contraption
that sat at home or in a studio. This book opens the door for weavers and
non-weavers alike to engage in this simple approach to weaving and fiber
arts. It contains complete instructions for building a 2" loom, resources for
finding each of the looms, and directions for how to weave on each one.
Pin loom weaving is especially attractive for:
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Weavers who would like to carry a small loom with them when they
are away from the studio. Weavers know how much fun weaving is,
and pin looms allow them to carry the weaving experience wherever
they go.
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Spinners who would like an easy approach to weaving samples or
who want to make the most of small amounts of precious yarn. Not
only can pin looms assist in planning out larger projects, they can
also turn that sample into a bag, cuff, or blanket.
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People who are interested in weaving but want to start on a simple,
inexpensive loom. Weaving with a pin loom lets beginners quickly
build an understanding of the weaving process. Its small scale makes
it possible to complete a woven cloth in minutes, not days.
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People who have tried knitting or crochet and inexpensive. Weaving together offers an
are looking for a different fiber craft. Pin loom opportunity to gather in a social setting. Unlike
weaving is at least as portable as knitting and knitting and crochet, each piece of cloth woven
crochet, and uses less fiber to make the same on a pin loom is exactly the same, no matter
amount of cloth. Many people who have tried who weaves it. This allows a group of people to
but not fallen in love with knitting or crochet quickly and enjoyably work toward a common
find that they really enjoy weaving. goal, whether it’s creating a blanket, shawl, or
0 other project for a gift or fund-raiser.
Parents who would like to make weaving avail-
able to children. Weaving is a very hands-on This book includes 30 beginner to intermediate
craft and offers children an opportunity to be level projects using one or more of the pin looms.
involved in an integrative, intensive physical Skill levels are denoted, as follows:
activity. It allows a child to build fine motor •
Beginner: Ideal starting projects
skills and practice attention to detail in a man-
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Easy: Projects may take a little more time,
ner that is the opposite of electronic books and
and build your pin loom skills
games.
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0 Intermediate: Require basic crochet or
Families, church groups, or charitable groups
other skills
who want to work together on a common
project. Pin looms are readily available and,
compared with larger looms, extremely
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2 PIn LooM WeAVInG to Go
Part 1
Introduction to
Loom Weaving