Amazing Circular Weaving: Little Loom Techniques, Patterns, and Projects for Complete Beginners

by Emily Nicolaides

A beginner’s guide to circular weaving and a fresh take on a classic craft, from a creative and inspiring teacher.

Weaving came back in style a few years ago, and it’s clear the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. Makers have flocked to this hands-on fiber art, devising everything from wall hangings to rugs and pillow covers to keychains. Circular weaving is a fun and creative extension of weaving and offers a new approach to the traditional craft.

From artist and expert weaver Emily Nicolaides, Amazing Circular Weaving is a detailed guide to circular weaving, with step-by-step instructions and photography to guide you through more than 20 projects and 30 techniques. Nicolaides gives a thorough overview of the basics, including how to select materials and what tools the reader will need. She even includes instructions for making DIY cardboard looms and shuttles. Beautiful and informative, this is a classic craft readers will return to again and again. You’ll be making circular home goods and decorative wall hangings in no time.

Genres: Crafts, Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2022

Reviews

[OneDayI'll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide to fun projects that don't rely on inkle or rigid heddle looms. Embroidery hoops, metal rings, cardboard, all kinds of ideas. There are tons of helpful pictures for instruction. This looks like great projects for even little ones.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.
This book was useful and informative. I have tried circular weaning before, without success. The instructions and information showed where I previously went wrong and how to improve. It was easy to understand the instructions. There were plenty of photographs and clear instructions. The projects that were included were easier and ones that I would want to make.
The base instructions make it so that the reader can easily adapt them to their own projects.

[Andi Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first weaving book I’ve checked out that contained examples I’m motivated to try. There are large color sequence photos and simple diagrams. Instructions explain the “why” as well as the “how,” and showcase different techniques as well as similar techniques used in different ways. I actually enjoyed looking through it, the design is clean, even with the many photos and knockouts, it doesn’t feel cluttered. I’m considering buying it!

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve made a few circular weaving sand have been itching to learn more so I could go further than I was able to my making up the rules. This lovely book does the trick. Instructions are given clearly (including charts) and the step-by-step pictures are not only useful but gorgeous. I can’t wait to get started.

[Barbara Stout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looks like a good book. I haven’t done any projects yet but I like the way they are labeled easy, medium and hard. Good to know!