Kelly casanova weaving

Learn to weave krokbragd on your rigid heddle loom!

Inkle loom weaving is so fun, easy to learn and affordable to begin. If you’ve been thinking about starting to weave on an inkle loom, I strongly encourage you to have a go. Inkle looms are simple devices that won’t take up much space and won’t break the bank either. If you’re an absolute beginner...Read More

Most of the time when you are weaving on a rigid heddle loom and following instructions, there will be written notes for how to weave a pattern. For example, in any of my rigid heddle classes you will see threading instructions, telling you which holes and slots to thread, including colour order wherever it’s applicable....Read More

Online class. Learn in your own home, in your own time. Find out everything you need to get started weaving on your table loom!

One of the marvellous things about owning a rigid heddle loom is the ability to try out so many weave structures without having to upgrade looms if you don’t want to. It’s a great way to try out a structure to test whether you enjoy it and want to pursue it further. This can help...Read More

The single biggest focus I’ve noticed that new weavers have is achieving straight edges. And not without reason. Let’s face it, how neat and professional a woven scarf looks depends a great deal on whether the edges are straight and attractive. Let me start out by saying that I think there is maybe a little...Read More

My last post detailed some of my favourite books for 4 shafts or more, but today I'd like to talk about some great rigid heddle books. I already have a video on this topic, but I know some people pref

Weave 4 shaft pinwheels on your rigid heddle loom!

What is a supplementary weft? It is simply a weft that is introduced to your weaving, in addition to your regular weft yarn, usually on a plain weave background. This supplementary weft is often known as a “pattern weft”, which makes sense because it often creates a pattern (think overshot). A supplementary weft will usually...Read More

Have you heard the news? I am currently working on an exciting weave along! The project is Krokbragd Mug Rugs for rigid heddle loom and I feel like a pig in mud (if you know me at all, you will know how I love krokbragd!) Because I like to accommodate for weavers of all levels, the weave along will include two methods for weaving the mug rugs. One class will be for those who want to use one heddle, a heddle rod and a pick up stick. Class two will be for those who want to use two heddles. The…

Working with finer threads on a rigid heddle loom can be quite challenging when it comes to adequate tensioning. Why is this? A rigid heddle loom does not hold the same amount of tension that a table or floor loom will. Particularly when weaving with thinner and rigid weaving yarns like 8/2 cotton you may...Read More

Kelly Casanova Weaving Lessons

The Krokbragd Mug Rug Weave Along (try saying that with a mouthful of cake!) has been a great success! While many students are still working on their mug rugs and some have yet to start, I have been seeing so many wonderful photos of their work, that I couldn't wait to share. What I really love is the variety of mug rugs I'm seeing and the range of interpretations of my original design. Charlotte, who has been with me a long time, and is a very prolific weaver, came up with several…

I had two reasons for warping up my floor loom for some new towels recently. With our house moving date looming closer, I felt the need for a “sanity project”. While all of my yarns and equipment were being packed away, I kept a few cones aside so that I would have something to weave...Read More

Save *This post contains affiliate links I won’t tell you how long these towels have been sitting on my creative table waiting to be hemmed. What is it with final techniques and me? I go to all that trouble to weave something beautiful and then let it sit there for who knows how long before...Read More

Just when you think you’ve tried everything in weaving, you come across something different, like Clasped Weft. Clasped weft can be a great “next step” for newer weavers with a few plain weave projects completed and who are ready for something a bit more adventurous. The cool thing about weaving clasped weft is...Read More

I’ve talked a lot about rigid heddle looms in general here, but today I’m going to focus on the actual rigid heddle. I’m going to explain what it is, what the measurements mean, how you can match up different sized yarns with different heddles, and basic care of your rigid heddle to ensure longevity. *This...Read More

Now you can really get excited about your tote bag project – it’s time to get weaving! If you missed the last post on threading, you can go here to read it. Just one more teensy thing before you start to weave – the header. The header helps to spread the warp so that you...Read More

Did you know there were two methods for weaving krokbragd on the rigid-heddle loom? Learn from Kelly Casanova the different ways you can weave this versatile weave structure on a rigid-heddle loom.