Weaving with Little Handmade Looms
Weaving is more popular than ever, so why not join the biggest trend in miniature.
Discover over 20 cute projects to weave in this beautiful book by multi-crafter Harumi Kageyama. Create home decor essentials such as table mats and tiny wall hangings through to must-have accessories with brooches, card cases, rings and purses. You can try different materials, from classic yarn to more novel materials such as ribbon, suede and pipe cleaners. Don't be afraid to adapt the designs for a whole different look!
Small projects mean small looms, and Harumi shows how easy these are to make with a few materials you can find at home such as cardboard, paper, pins, wood and nails. These do-it-yourself looms are perfect for crafting on the go, and are small enough to take with you as a portable travel craft or outside pastime.
With just a small selection of basic materials, you'll be weaving on your handmade loom in no time.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Tools & Materials
Lesson 1: Board Looms
Wood Board Looms
Paper Board Looms
Lesson 2: Card Looms
Circle Looms
Cylinder Looms
Lesson 3: Box Looms
Lesson 4: Frame Looms
Part 1: Handmade Board Looms
Mini Mat Sampler
Petite Tapestries
Fringed Brooches
Pennant & Flag Brooches
Mod Motif Sampler
Party Garlands
Mini Pouch
Card Case
Checkered Leather Bracelet
Part 2: Handmade Card Looms
Covered Buttons
Colourful Rings
Seashell Necklace & Brooch Set
Circle Pouch
Part 3: Handmade Box Looms
Everyday Coasters
Textured Mat
Collage Mat
Forest Flowers Bracelet & Necklace Set
Bangle Bracelet
Part 4: Handmade Frame Looms
Drawstring Pouches
Watermarked Coasters
Colourblock Tote & Clutch
Houndstooth Table Mats
About Harumi Kageyama
Harumi Kageyama graduated in art and design at the Nihon University College in Japan. After initially pursuing an editorial career, working for magazines and journals in a mixture of fields, Harumi decided to return to her first love and began designing and making handcrafted items in cloth, wires and more. Her work focuses on simple materials such as wool, fabric and driftwood, and she places great value on designs that are simple and sustainably sourced.
Harumi now writes a successful blog in Japan and runs regular workshops on weaving and other crafts. She is also the author of several textile and handmade, eco-friendly interior design books published in Japan, and her work is slowly becoming recognized worldwide.
Harumi lives in Osaka, Japan.