hand weaving

An introduction to weaving as a hobby, including choosing and dressing a loom and suggestions for patterns on two- and four- harness looms.

Demonstrates finger, backstrap, tablet, and tapestry weaving, shows basic patterns, and discusses yarns, setups, equipment, knots, loops, wrappings, and cartoons.

Contains step-by-step instructions for making projects using parachute cords.

Through crisp, clear, full-color photographs, PPI [Paracord Project Inspirations] presents detailed instructions for decorative knots, braids, bars, sinnets, falls, a coin wrap, globe know, and a variety of other never-before presented projects, geared to impress, inform, and inspire.--From back cover.

"Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step instructions for making fashionable bracelets and necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs, and more. Discover the knots you need to know, get practical advice on tools and materials, learn the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord, and experiment with jewelry findings"--P. [4] of cover.

Describes Navaho weaving, bedouin textiles, kasuri resist dyeing in Japan, inlay weaving in Nepal, brocaded motifs from Guatemala, and Peruvian tapestry weaving.

Instructions for making sixteen simple cardboard looms with suggestions for a variety of projects to make on them.