Inkle Weaving Basics and Beyond

If you want to weave but don’t have space for a big loom, give inkle weaving a try. Inkle weaving is a form of warp faced weaving used to making bands of cloth for belts, bracelets, guitar straps, borders & edgings, trims, fringes, and even cords. After setting up the loom, we will cover how the color placement creates the pattern and what types of yarns to use. We will weave basic patterns, and see how the size and weight of the weft yarn affects the strap. The looms may be small, but you can do big things with them! 

Level: Beginning 

Instructor: Sue Helmken  bio 

Materials fee: No fee if you bring your own yarn and loom  (Students should bring an inkle loom with heddles and a belt shuttle) $20 if purchased from instructor Loom rental: $10 [if loom is purchased, the rental fee applies to the sale price [$120 includes shuttle with loom]

Materials provided by instructor: see above

Students should bring: 3 or 4 colors of cotton yarn in 3/2 pearle cotton or similar yarn [8/4 rug cotton or heavier weight crochet cotton]