Category: Weaving

Make a beautiful paper hat with coloured paper or newspaper. You can also make a paper basket with the same method. Videos by Ksripriya Kanigolla

Tutorial for shair with woven tie seat by Mag Ruffman.

Instructions using a simple nail loom from the 1976 book ‘Treasures from Throwaways’.

Finding ideas for woven ties.

Text instructions by Anna Subritzky for these flax stars with a little of the background of the tradition. I’m interested to find out what I can substitute harakeke for, here in Europe.

History of American woven potholders – originally made from waste from the sock manufacturing industry – and can still be made by recycling your old socks.

Instructions by Lois Walpole
Northern Europe, America, Scandinavia and Japan are the most commonly claimed locations for the origin of these decorations.

Houndstooth pattern also known as Pinwheel. Rachel recommends 100% cotton loops for potholders rather than blend or jersey loops – to stop fingers getting burnt.

Woven with a continuous strip of 50 foot half inch rawhide. This diamond pattern seat is said to be very durable.
By Chris

Great video showing how to make a woven seat and the tools you need to do it.
By Repairs 101

In this interesting video a quick moving man skillfully strung a tightly woven traditional charpai bed in an astonishing seven minutes.
Video by chintu arya

How to make an eco-dish cloth out of socks or scrap fabric. I like the temporary loom made out of pegs.
Video in French by by Imprimerie Villière.

Use old socks to weave a Dish Sponge [Slightly updated instructions]. Includes video.
By Permacrafters