Krause publications has a another book on their shelf. "The Woven Bag" by Noreen Crone-Findlay has 30+ projects made from small looms. If handbags are your obsession, this book is for you. Especially since, the fashion trend is knitted and woven bags this spring.
If the only loom you have ever woven on was a potholder loom, you are ahead of the curve. The patterns in the book cover small looms (potholder), frame and knotted mesh looms. Small looms are affordable and portable. When weaving on a small loom, there is very little if any yarn waste. Three good reasons to try your hand at weaving.
Noreen covers materials, tools, tips and techniques. The items needed for weaving can either be made at home or are common enough to find in a local craft store. There is also a section on seaming, lining, handles and making a base for your bag.
The book is filled with large photographs as well as clear, easy step by step written instructions. You will learn to make squares, rectangles and triangles that will be pieced together to form a small Beaded Amulet Bag to a large Semicircular Hobo Bag. You will enjoy weaving a colorful Tandem Market Tote, as well as an Origami Clutch that can be used for evening. These are just a few of the various bag patterns in the book.
Though the looms are simple and easy to use, don't let that fool you into thinking your results will be anything less than fashionable. Be careful, this book might just get you hooked on weaving. Here is a free pattern to weave a Teddy Bear on a potholder loom.
To make anyone of the bags in the book, yarn is what you will need to get started. The Village Wool is having an Appreciation Sale to thank all their loyal customers for the past year. The yarn sale runs till Saturday, February 4. All in-stock, full-priced yarn will be 25% off! Selected yarns & books will be marked for clearance at 50% - 75% off. There is also a large selection of $2 per ball odds and ends. The shop is located at 2279 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT, (860) 633-0898. Stock up on those $2 balls of yarn. They will be perfect for weaving handbags.
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