Weaver’s Craft 25号

How to Weave a Rug

When asked what is woven on a handloom, many people would say rugs. Rug weaving requires a heavy loom, perhaps heavier than the loom you have. However, you can strengthen a regular floor loom to weave a rug or you can weave rug-like projects on smaller looms. Learn how to choose warp and weft for rug weaving. Projects include the fluffy Rainbow Bright Rug woven in Peter Collingwood's double corduroy technique with strips of fleece, Simple Rag Rugs from recycled cotton fabrics, and Swedish Block Weave Placemats woven with cloth strips. Instructions include tips for using a rotary cutter to make strips.

Also included:

• Article on shuttles for rug weaving
• Article on rug tools