If you’ve ever wanted your weaving to do more than lie flat, you’re not alone. Many weavers crave more shape, texture, and movement in their work, but don’t know where to begin. This collection of textured weaving books offers clear, creative guidance for exploring structure, depth, and sculptural techniques in your weaving practice.
Textured Weaving Books FAQs
What can I learn from textured weaving books?
These books explore how to introduce shape, depth, and dimension into your weaving. You’ll learn techniques such as pleating, triaxial weaving, and working with elastic or heat-reactive yarns to create forms that extend beyond flat fabric.
Are these books suitable for beginners in weaving?
Some books in the collection are beginner-friendly, especially those that guide you through basic textural techniques. Others are more advanced and ideal once you’re confident with the loom. Each product description offers insight into the skill level.
Do I need a specific loom for textured weaving?
Most techniques can be applied to standard looms, including rigid heddle and multi-shaft looms. Some books may explore more advanced sculptural work, which might benefit from additional shafts or specialised equipment, but many methods are accessible on basic setups.
Can I use any yarn to create textured effects?
Texture-focused weaving often works best with yarns that have stretch, bulk, or special finishes, such as bouclé, thick-and-thin, or heat-reactive fibres. However, even standard yarns can create interesting effects when used with specific techniques.
What is triaxial weaving and is it covered in these books?
Yes, triaxial weaving—also known as hex weave or mad weave—is featured in this collection. It’s a technique that weaves strips of material in three directions, creating stunning geometric and often three-dimensional surfaces.
Will these books include project ideas or just theory?
Most books provide a combination of theory, techniques, and practical projects to help you apply what you've learned. Expect step-by-step guides, diagrams, and sometimes photographic instructions to support your learning.
Can I apply these techniques to wearable items?
Absolutely. Many textural methods can be adapted for wearable textiles, including scarves, wraps, structured garments, and accessories. The key is selecting the right yarn and understanding how the texture will behave when worn.
Do I need advanced weaving skills to try 3D techniques?
Not necessarily. Some dimensional techniques are simple adaptations of plain weave, while others require more advanced control. Starting with beginner-friendly texture books will help build confidence before trying more complex methods.
Are these weaving books only focused on hand looms?
While many techniques are suited to hand looms, the principles can be applied across different loom types. The emphasis is on design thinking and structure, which translates well regardless of your setup.
Where can I buy textured weaving supplies in Australia?
Right here at Thread Collective. Alongside these books, we stock a wide range of weaving yarns and weaving looms to support your projects from idea to finished piece.