I hope you find it as fun of a pattern to weave as I did! I took pictures along the way so that I’d be able to share the Log Cabin pattern with you in a much easier format. I combined that explanation with some tips from my beginner weaving book to try out the pattern. I looked for an explanation of the pattern, but the only understandable explanation I found was in a weaving magazine online forum. However, as soon as I saw it while browsing through weaving websites, I knew I had to find out more about it. I must admit that I was not introduced to the Log Cabin woven pattern until I saw it in weaving literature. What a fun, crazy, and complicated-looking pattern it is, but with some direction and tips, you’ll be able to weave it in no time! If your eyes haven’t crossed while looking at the intro photo, I’d like to welcome you to my Log Cabin weaving tutorial. If you would like to watch this post in video format please click on the video below.A Complicated-Looking Pattern Made Simple To see all my book recommendations is one easy to access place, visit my Amazon Shop. I actually like this book so much that I wrote a review for it here, so pop over and read that if it sounds like a book you would be interested in. I had to come back and edit this post to include Debby Greenlaw’s new book Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave. There are more than 20 projects and they are all wearable! There are also details on adjusting garments to your own specifications. Simple Woven Garments by Sara Goldberg Another really great book on making simple garments with simple, colourful, hand woven cloth. It really has encouraged me to think outside the square and maximise my rigid heddle loom. What I really love about this book is the fusion of weaving, knitting and crochet added in. She includes design layouts and illustrations to help you wrap your head around how garments can be constructed. Judith uses mostly plain weave, colour and design to make fabric look special. Weave, Knit, Wear by Judith Shangold This book is responsible for opening my eyes and quickening my heart over the range of possibilities with a rigid heddle loom and garment making. There is a lot of information, it is attractively set out and a joy to flip through. Towards the middle and later part of the book are projects and ideas that may be too challenging for a new weaver, but that an enthusiastic and curious weaver will definitely want to make use of later on. I think of this book as one that you may not fully appreciate until you have some more weaving experience, perhaps a book that will grow with you through your weaving journey. For the newer weaver, there is practical information and plenty of inspiration for once you have the basics down. Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell This book is awesome value for beginners to intermediate with lots of ideas. The sewing projects are simple rather than finicky, with the use of large shapes instead of small pieces. It contains simple garments with lots of plain weave, making it great for beginners, particularly those wanting to get a taste for sewing with your handwoven. Woven to Wear by Marilyn Murphy. I also read this book as a newer weaver and loved how it stirred my imagination. The projects are simple enough for beginners and interesting enough for all weavers. A lovely little book that includes information on loom set up. It is also hardcover with spiral binding, making it easy to lay flat and view while you’re weaving. Just about everything you need to know initially is contained within these pages and I think of it a little like a training ground for new weavers. It allows you to start with the basics and build as you go. The Weaver’s Idea Book by Jane Patrick This book has so much content and is great for beginners. I’ll start with my favourite and most used book, in fact, this is the first rigid heddle weaving book I bought. New to rigid heddle weaving? Start here!.Easy, frugal, bread, onion and tomato bake. How to make bread – my No Knead Whole Wheat Bread Recipe.How I use free content – article for Teachable.Business from the heart – Article for Teachable.
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