Hand Weaving Techniques for Beginners

Start by getting to know Lucy and her background in craft. She shares her story about how she became a fiber artist specialized in weaving and punch needle embroidery. Take a look at her work and hear about her influences.

Get inspired by creating a mood board to help craft your design and color palette, and sketch it out as a guide for your weave. Explore different types of yarn, and choose what works best for your project. Lucy goes through all the tools necessary, including how to make your own loom if you don’t already have one.

Now the fun begins! Learn how to correctly set up your loom before learning a variety of knots and tassels. Begin with learning basic stitches and work your way up to more advanced stitches. See how to weave diagonal and curved shapes. Discover color blending techniques as you stitch a beautiful textured weave filled with abstract designs.

Wrap up the course by learning how to correctly remove your weave from the loom, and gently add the final touches. Once your decoration is ready, learn different options for hanging your weave and how to take care of it. Lucy encourages you to continue exploring hand weaving, and gives you ideas on how to transform your piece into a cushion or a handbag.