Otherwise known as “the project that began with a messy drawer”.
This is the yarn drawer that my girls have access to. I could use this photo opportunity to blame it all on them, but if we’re being truthful, I’m pretty messy myself!
*This post contains some affiliate links
Anyway, this mess inspired me to make something, so it’s not all negative. A lot of my yarn stash is smaller pieces leftover from warping or are thrums (what is left on the loom when you cut your piece off) and can be difficult to find uses for.
Perfect for the idea that struck me, and it’s also a great project for little loom weavers, as it can be done on a Sampleit.
I had to break this into a series of 3 videos, you can either view them on Youtube or my Online Weaving School. You can download the printable PDF from my weaving school or view the information here:
Notebook Essential Information
I thought it might be a great time of year to do a tutorial for all my followers and students as a thank you for your support. The bonus is that you can make lots of notebook covers as Christmas gifts, they don’t take much yarn and they are quick to weave up.
The only part of the project that you need a longer length of yarn for is the warp. Here are some suggestions for your warp:
Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply
I always use Gutermann Sew all thread because it is so strong and multi purpose.
During the video series, you will notice that I mention some other helpful links, I will list them here for easy access:
Woe to Go – Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving
I really hope you enjoy this project! Let me know in the comments if you intend to give it a go.
One more thing! If you like this project I would really appreciate you sharing links with your friends or on social media so that even more weavers can benefit.
Until next time…
Happy Weaving!
Hi Kelly,. I really enjoyed this tutorial, especially your thought process as you chose your colors and watching you weave. Thank you for all your good insights and advice,. Sue
Thanks for the lovely feedback Sue!
Can’t seem to access the tutorial? Keep getting fail message….:(
Sorry about that, there was a problem with uploading the file. I’ve hopefully fixed it now.
Thank you Kelly for such a great ‘left-overs’ tutorial, what a fun and useful gift for your weaving friends. I love notebooks and could probably fill a bookcase with the ones I have filled on all sorts of topics. Notebooks as gifts are also another favourite so I will be making plenty of these. If I can’t squeeze them in for this Christmas, I’ll be sure to make them throughout the year to be ready for next. I’m off to share the links now!
Thank you Gai, I really appreciate your sharing 😊
What a great idea! I’m also a knitter and crocheter so I’ve got little bits of yarn in a sack just waiting for something like this.
Thank you for sharing and here’s wishing you many more years of success with your business!
Thank you Linda!