Marianne Straub

Includes glossary for us non-weavers, explains choice of yarns, yarn count, warp calulations, yarn quantities. Talks about Hand looms of various types, how to prepare the loom, methods of weaving, weave notation and pedal inforamtion. Also discusses Plain weave, twill weave, satin and sateen weaves, basic weave combinations. The book then goes into compound weaves and multilayer cloths, pile fabrics, gauze and leno fabrics. Has an appendix with worksheets and records, information on the knots used in hand weaving and a list for further reading. Floor and table looms. It lies well beyond my skill level.… (altro)