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Handwoven Winter 2024

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Natural tones? Hand-dyed colors? Brilliant hues? You’ll find all of them, in projects that range from warm and cozy, to silky and drapey, to colorful and engaging.

This issue features nine irresistible projects in twill, doubleweave, M’s and O’s, overshot, summer and winter, and more, to inspire and enchant you. You'll find a lap blanket to keep you warm, a silky blouse, and linens that will spruce up your home.

Beyond the projects, the articles and features in this issue will give you new ideas about your weaving. In Notes from the Fell, Tom Knisely writes about the ways written weaving drafts have changed over the centuries, and encourages us to use those old drafts—you can start with a project in this issue that’s based on a draft from 1792.

Want to step your dyeing up a notch? Learn how to combine ikat and ice dyeing, with a bit of shibori thrown in for fun. A sheep-farming weaver fills us in on how (and why) to find and buy yarn directly from a farm. Vintage Weavers covers vision challenges for aging eyes, and offers smart ways to keep weaving in spite of them. Yarn Lab tests a soft, strong alpaca that weaves into warm wearables and household décor.

Take a fresh look at ways to use colors in your weaving, with Handwoven Winter 2024!

Articles:

Notes from the Fell—The Changing Language of Weaving Drafts by Tom Knisely
Vintage Weavers—Conquering Vision Challenges by Cynthia Evetts and Tina Fletcher
Weave Together 2025—Treat Yourself to a Wonderful Weaving Retreat by Handwoven Editors
How to Source Yarn Directly From a Farm by Robin Lynde
Fun with Ikat and Ice Dyeing by Natalie Drummond
Yarn Lab—Cozy Meets Functional: Heather Prime Alpaca by Angela K. Schneider
Endnotes—Cherishing Learning to Weave

Projects:

Bluebird Towels by Cheryl White (4-shaft)
Perpetual Pinwheels by Robin Lynde (8-shaft)
Ikat and Ice Scarf by Natalie Drummond (4-shaft)
Op Art Table Linens by Tien Chiu (8-shaft)
Concentric Squares Scarf by Jeanne Ralston (8-shaft)
Cascading Silk Blouse by Diane G. Crowder (8-shaft)
Hargrove’s Dinner Party by Joe Wixted (4-shaft)
Interlocking Block Towels by Regina McInnes (8-shaft)
Alpaca in Your Lap Blanket by Jeff Smith (4-shaft)

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Yarn Weight	No. & Name USA	Knitting Tension (Guage)	Suggested Needle Size	Crochet Tension (Guage)	Suggested Hook Size
2-3 Ply	0: Lace	27-32 sts	2.25 - 3.25mm	32-42 sts*	1.5mm- 2.25mm
4 Ply	1: Super Fine	23-26 sts	2.50 - 3.50mm	21-32 sts	2.25-3.5mm
5 Ply	2: Fine	22-25 sts	2.75 – 3.75mm	16-20 sts	3.50-4.50mm
8 Ply	3: Light	21-24 sts	3.75 – 4.50mm	12-17 sts	4.50-5.50mm
10 Ply	4: Medium	16-20 sts	4.50 – 5.50mm	11-14 sts	5.50-6.50mm
12 Ply	5: Bulky	12-15 sts	5.50 – 8.00mm	8-11 sts	6.50-9.0mm
14 Ply	6: Super Bulky	6-11 sts	8.0mm – 12.75mm	7-9 sts	9.0-15mm
15 Ply +	7: Jumbo	6 or less sts	12.75mm +	6 or less sts	15mm+

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