The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory

400 Warp-Faced Weaves

Anne Dixon

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English

Interweave Press Inc
21 August 2012

Art & Architecture; Spinning & weaving

From expert weaver Anne Dixon is The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory--the ultimate resource for inkle weavers. Inkle weaving is a simple technique that offers ample opportunity for experimentation by beginners and experienced weavers. This book provides 400 patterns for loom enthusiasts and is the most comprehensive tool available to weavers.

You'll discover-

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An overview of inkle weaving's history and traditions. .

Instructions for loom set-up and simple techniques. .

An astonishing 400 woven patterns--some making their first debut. .

Illustrated samples and charts. .

Drafts provided throughout the entire guide.

An incomparable guide, Anne Dixon offers all of the tips, tricks, and techniques to these traditional and modern patterns and introduces a bounty of new, innovative designs as well. Inkles can be used for a variety of projects ranging from belts and braces to trims and neckpieces. They can be stitched together to make bags, mobile-phone purses, cushion-covers, table-mats, and much more.

Also included is a foreword by Madelyn van der Hoogt, the editor of Handwoven magazine and the author of The Complete Book of Drafting and The Weaver's Companion (Interweave). She opened the Weaver's School in 1984 and teaches weaving workshops throughout the United States and Canada.

From expert weaver Anne Dixon is The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory--the ultimate resource for inkle weavers. Inkle weaving is a simple technique that offers ample opportunity for experimentation by beginners and experienced weavers. This book provides 400 patterns for loom enthusiasts and is the most comprehensive tool available to weavers.

You'll discover-

.

An overview of inkle weaving's history and traditions. .

Instructions for loom set-up and simple techniques. .

An astonishing 400 woven patterns--some making their first debut. .

Illustrated samples and charts. .

Drafts provided throughout the entire guide.

An incomparable guide, Anne Dixon offers all of the tips, tricks, and techniques to these traditional and modern patterns and introduces a bounty of new, innovative designs as well. Inkles can be used for a variety of projects ranging from belts and braces to trims and neckpieces. They can be stitched together to make bags, mobile-phone purses, cushion-covers, table-mats, and much more.

Also included is a foreword by Madelyn van der Hoogt, the editor of Handwoven magazine and the author of The Complete Book of Drafting and The Weaver's Companion (Krause Craft). She opened the Weaver's School in 1984 and teaches weaving workshops throughout the United States and Canada.

By: Anne Dixon
Imprint: Interweave Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 744g
ISBN: 9781596686472
ISBN 10: 1596686472
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 21 August 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Spiral bound
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Madelyn van der Hoogt Introduction About This Book Basic Equipment Basic Techniques Pattern Directory Basic warp color patterns Warp manipulation -Pick-Up -Lettering: Compensating -Runic -Lettering on Checks -Baltic-Style -South American Pebbles -Monk's Belt -Krokbragd Warp changes Additions to warp surface -Auxiliary Warp Threads -Scribbling -Embroidery -Soumak and Loops -Turkish and Other Knots Inserted auxiliary Thread manipulation -Gathering and Pleating -Scrunching and Shibori Weft manipulation -Dukagang -Inlay Selvedge treatments -Beads -Fancy Yarns -Clasped Wefts and Cross-overs -Tablet Edging -Fringes Width of inkle Finishings Charts for Designing Your Own Inkles Glossary Resources Credits Index

Anne Dixon weaves, lectures, and teaches throughout the U.S. and U.K. She is the author of Handweaver's Pattern Directory (Krause Craft), and has published booklets on inkle weaving, has contributed articles to a number of publications, including Handwoven magazine, and has exhibited both in the U.K. and abroad. She is a guild member of the Association of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers, and a founding member of the Braid Society.

Reviews for The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory: 400 Warp-Faced Weaves

Praise for Anne Dixon's previous title, The Handweaver's Pattern Directory Highly recommended for public libraries and textile collections in academic institutions. If you can buy only one book on handweaving this year, this is the one. -- Library Journal, starred review