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When I was a child I made a loom out of an old picture
frame, and wove an Alice band on it. This innovative book
shows how you can weave all kinds of small items on looms
made from boxes, cardboard tubes, wooden boards, twigs or
just card.
Anybody
who regularly reads my reviews will know I am always looking
for new ways of recycling things, and here is a good one.
Weave outside using yarn and twigs, cut out card circles,
roll up card or hammer nails into wooden boxes or (like me)
old frames. With a table fork for a beater, crochet hook and
tapestry needle, hammer and nails you will probably be able
to make any of the looms, all of which are so simple to make
that instructions are kept to a minimum. There are plenty
of clear photographic steps to stringing the looms, weaving
and finishing off, and of course projects. Cover buttons,
weave mats, create jewelry, wall hangings, napkin rings, wallets,
bunting and more (no Alice bands). My favorites have to be
the tote bag and matching clutch purse, showing that you can
do a lot with a little. The threads used include all kinds
of yarns but also ribbons, strips of suede and even chenilles
(pipe cleaners). The projects have clear diagrams and instructions;
if you are new to this sort of thing I advise starting with
the simpler looms and items first. Recycling has never been
so much fun!
If you cannot
find a good range of yarns locally try www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers.
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