WEAVING RESOURCES

A curated list of resources recommended in the Weavers Weft blog series. Updated with each new post.

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BOOKS

Anni Albers - Nicholas Fox Weber and Pandora Tabatabai Asbaghi

Exhibition catalogue produced for the Guggenheim centennial retrospective. A beautiful and inspiring look at one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century. Referenced in The Yarn Guide I Wish I'd Had

Anni Albers: A Life - Nicholas Fox Weber

The first full biography of Anni Albers. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of weaving, art, and the Bauhaus movement. Referenced in The Yarn Guide I Wish I'd Had

The Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool - Joen Wolfrom

A handy reference with 24 color cards, five color plans for each color, and two value finders for checking light and dark. Referenced in Color Theory for Weavers, in Maurice Brassard Colors

Swatch This - Haruyoshi Nagumo

A great reference and idea generator for color combinations, with more than 3,000 color palettes. Referenced in Color Theory for Weavers, in Maurice Brassard Colors

GAMES AND TOOLS

Color Wheel Tool

An interactive color wheel using Maurice Brassard colors, so you can see how the yarns you can buy relate to each other. Available at weaversweft.com. Referenced in Color Theory for Weavers, in Maurice Brassard Colors

Hues and Cues Game - Scott Brady

A game we love to play at our house. It's fast, fun, and helps you train your eye to see color in everyday objects. Referenced in Color Theory for Weavers, in Maurice Brassard Colors

MAGAZINES

Handwoven Magazine

The leading publication for handweavers in North America. Handwoven Magazine covers weaving techniques, patterns, and inspiration for all skill levels. Their free beginner pattern collection is available with a free account signup. Referenced in Your First Weaving Project

Weft Magazine

A magazine dedicated to handweavers. Published quarterly. The photography is exceptional and back issues are worth keeping as reference. Referenced in Your First Weaving Project

PATTERNS

Playing with Stripes - Jean Korus

Published in Handwoven Magazine, March/April 2003. Available in Handwoven's free beginner pattern collection at handwovenmagazine.com. A striped dishtowel pattern for 4-shaft loom in 8/2 cotton. Covers plain weave and 2/2 twill on the same warp. Seven towels, fully substitutable colors. Referenced in Your First Weaving Project

PODCASTS

The Long Thread Podcast

Produced by Long Thread Media, the same team behind Handwoven Magazine. Interviews with weavers, fiber artists, and textile makers. A great companion for time at the loom. Referenced in The Yarn Guide I Wish I'd Had

ONLINE RESOURCES

Josef and Anni Albers Foundation - Free Online Workshops

Hands-on tutorials based on Josef and Anni Albers's own teaching exercises, covering color theory, weaving, and creative art-making. Free and genuinely worth exploring. Referenced in The Yarn Guide I Wish I'd Had

PRODUCTS

Maurice Brassard Color Card

Available at weaversweft.com. Recommended for all new weavers. Swatches of all 81 colors of Maurice Brassard cotton yarn as well as size samples. An essential tool for all weavers. Referenced in The Yarn Guide I Wish I'd Had

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