The Online Weaving School

Hi Weavers! I spend a lot of time talking about rigid heddle looms and with good reason! A rigid heddle loom is perfect for a brand new beginner weaver, and it's a loom that can grow with you. As your weaving skills and interests change and intensify over time you may find that you want to move beyond plain weave. There is so much to explore in weaving, it really is limitless, and while a rigid heddle loom does have it's own particular limitations, it's a loom that is willing to grow with...

Hi Weavers! We all make mistakes in weaving, but thankfully they are all fixable! Today I've warped my Ashford rigid heddle loom backwards to show you how to make it right again (and it's probably a lot more simple than you thought!) You can make this mistake and still end up with a beautifully tensioned and well ordered warp 👍 Warped Backwards? How To Fix and How To Avoid... ******************************************************* KINDRED CREATIVES THIS WEEK Last week I released part 2 of the...

Hi Weavers! Is it just me, or is band weaving gaining popularity? I love to weave bands on my inkle looms for many reasons. Inkle looms are affordable, portable and hold super tight tension - perfect for weaving bands. Band weaving is incredibly versatile - just like many other looms, you do not have to be limited to plain weave. In my Inkle Weaving online course, I show you just some of the possibilities, including Baltic Pick Up and Tubular weaving (think shoelaces!) But that is only the...

Hi Weavers! One of the most common things I hear from new (and not so new) students is:“I love weaving… but I hate warping.” But what if you don't actually hate warping - you just hate the uncertainty that comes with it? I'll help you to stop seeing warping as the thing standing between you and your weaving, and start approaching it with more confidence, patience and trust in yourself and the process ⤵️ I Love Weaving But I Hate Warping... Scroll down to the resource section for more warping...

Hi Weavers! I absolutely love to direct warp my rigid heddle loom! It’s one of the fastest and easiest ways to get started on a new weaving project, and I find the process simple and satisfying. But let’s be honest - direct warping isn’t totally foolproof! Having said that, I love to prove to newer weavers that warping can indeed become simple when you know all the tips and tricks I've learned over the years. I’ll walk you through some of the most common direct warping mistakes and how to...

Hi Weavers! Enrolments for the Garden Path Scarf Weave Along are open now! Enrolments will be open for 4 days before closing again - don't miss your chance to sign up. We will be using my Garden Path Scarf Rigid Heddle Pattern. Suitable for beginners, as the weave along videos are detailed. Follow this link to find out more details about the weave along (please do read the FAQ's I've included here before messaging me with any questions) ⤵️ Garden Path Scarf Weave Along 2026 READY TO ENROL?...

Hi Weavers! Enrolments for the Garden Path Scarf Weave Along open tomorrow! Enrolments will be open for 4 days before closing again - don't miss your chance to sign up. MORE ABOUT THE WEAVE ALONG... Premium Weaving School Members have early access now! Click here to get started. Lojan is sponsoring this weave along and together we will be giving away a Lojan Flex 30cm Rigid Heddle Loom to one luck participant!!! The opening date for enrolments is September 1st 2026 (may be August 31st in your...

Hi Weavers! Excitement is building ahead of next week's weave along! I've been receiving quite a few questions and one of them relates to suitable yarns. The Garden Path Scarf Pattern recommends a fingering weight wool (a knitting yarn usually) for beautiful results. But that doesn't mean you don't have other choices - this is a very adaptable pattern. Possible adaptions are discussed within the weave along so you can weave with confidence. I do feel that a slightly thicker, soft and lofty...

Hi Weavers! One of the things I really enjoy about weaving is discovering just how much you can do with your hands. We tend to think of weaving as being all about the loom, the shafts, heddles, treadles, sheds and all the rest. But there are some lovely techniques where your fingers and thread manipulation become an important part of creating the pattern. These are called finger controlled or hand manipulated techniques, and they’re some of my favourite ways to transform your woven piece. You...