Bookmark: Plain Weave

I wove this bookmark using a plain over, under weave.  Variations in the pattern occurred when I switched out colors or doubled my weft thread.  I used lace weight yarn that I dyed about a year ago.  The natural dyes I used in the coloring for these two yarn colors came from coffee (brown) and…

Bookmark: White, Sky Blue, and Navy

A bookmark to match the white, sky blue, and navy mug mat. Materials: Small Loom Weaving Needle Embroidery Needle Lace Weight (0) Yarn or worsted Embroidery Thread White Sky Blue Navy Scissors Wrap: 24 strands of a light – lace weight (0) white yarn: triple wrap 8 notches to fit all of the strands onto…

Bookmark: Red, White, and Blue

An Independence Day inspired bookmark with a bold red strip in the wrap and a royal blue geometric, diamond patterned weft. Materials: Small Loom Weaving Needle Embroidery Needle Lace Weight (0) Yarn or worsted Embroidery Thread White Blue Red Scissors Wrap: 6 strands of a lace weight (0) white yarn: triple wrap on two notches…

Mug Mat: White, Sky Blue, and Navy

In order to step up and improve my weaving technique, I fashioned myself a small cardboard and duck-tape loom.  That way, I can complete smaller scale weaving projects without committing a lot of time and effort to a project that may not turn out.  The smaller loom is also more travel friendly.  A big plus…