Card WeavingWith nothing more than colored yarn and simple cardboard squares, crafters can produce exquisitely patterned woven bands with this guide, which includes patterns for sturdy belts and camera straps, delicate silk trims and ties, creative wall art, and even hefty rugs and mats. |
Contents
A HISTORY OF CARD WEAVING | 7 |
TOOLS AND MATERIALS | 25 |
THE BASIC TECHNIQUE | 31 |
Combing the Warp Threads | 37 |
Shifting the Weaving | 45 |
PATTERN DRAFTING AND DESIGNING | 51 |
PATTERN DRAFTS | 67 |
33 | 71 |
Sample Band BAlternately Threaded Borders | 77 |
DARK AND LIGHT PATTERNING | 83 |
In Conclusion | 102 |
FINISHING | 119 |
Making Tassels | 125 |
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY | 139 |
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