Weaving Patterned Bands

Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. The
double-slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving quicker to learn and easier to do, and this is the first book that offers beginners
instructions for using it. The craft doesn't involve bulky
equipment—all you need can be stored in a shoebox! Learn how to weave these beautiful bands step
by step, from the simple 5 pattern threads to the more complex 7 and 9 patterns. Color photographs illustrate the instructions
for learning to
weave. More than 140 patterns are included, along with principles for planning your own unique designs for contemporary uses such as straps, belts, bracelets, and even handfasting bands. The breathtaking range of
colorful bands woven in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia,
Lithuania, and Norway are explored and offer additional inspiration.