On this page you will find documents that can be useful to you in your experimenting and learning of fibers and their characteristics.
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Build A Backstrap Loom BUILD A BACKSTRAP LOOM.pdf (507.07 KB)

Information on how to build a backstrap loom.
Build a Cardboard Loom Building_a_cardboard_loom.pdf (12.15 MB)

Instructions on how to build a 4-harness cardboard loom.
Cocktails and Camelids Cocktails and Camelids.pdf (3.58 MB)

A handout from a workshop talking about South American Textiles. Learn how to make a drop spindle and spin and weave a small pouch. Read about dyeing, and get some recipes to get you started.

 
Combining Knit and Crochet Combining Knit and Crochet.pdf (5.85 MB)

Information of how to join two different techniques into one project.


 
Dyers Journal dyers-journal.pdf (8.12 KB)

This is a blank template to record your dyeing experiences.

 
How to Spin on a Handspindle How to Spin on a Handspindle.pdf (1.68 MB)

Instructional guide on the basics for how to use a handspindle.
Picture Granny Square Picture Granny Squares.pdf (1.38 MB)

Tips and pattern for how to make Granny Square Pictures.
Retail Book Order Form orderblank.pdf (50.85 KB)

This is a order blank for books from World In A Spin Publishing.
Spindle Making Directions Spindlemakingdirections.pdf (324.33 KB)

Information on how to build your own drop spindle.