Weave in circles using a circular weaving loom kit to create stunning pieces of decorative woven wall art.

Introduction to weaving with a circular loom kit

Weaving on a circular loom isn't just a creative process - it is generally fun and freeing. Whether you are a new weaver or someone experienced in yarn crafts, working in the round offers a fresh playful approach to textile art.

Square Loom, Bookmark looms and Flower looms have been part of our range of weaving loom kits for a while be we have now added Circle looms. A circular loom allows a range of different techniques and we have enjoyed experimenting using mixed fibres including British wool, handspun yarn and carded fleece and merino tops.

Unlike traditional weaving on a rectangular frame, circular looms let you disregard symmetry and straight edges. There is no right way to fill the circle which allows you to experiment with different yarns and fibres of different thicknesses adding colour and texture.

Circular weaving is great for creating small, finished artworks.

Weaving on a circular loom can be quite a quick process. In a relaxing afternoon you can create a complete piece of textile art. It is satisfying to see the circle grow, knowing that it is a project which can be completed relatively speedily.

Weaving with a range of yarns and fibres on a circular weaving loom

We like to weave with different yarns and fibres and the weave shown above has been woven with some woollen loom waste along with merino hand dyed wool tops and some brown yarn.

Weaving with natural fleece and handspun yarn

Other circular weaves have been undertaken, the weave below was woven on a 40cm diameter circular loom using predominantly natural and local fibres include hand spun yarn from local sheep and alpacas. Adding in sections, carded and combed fleece was woven giving a beautiful textured appearance with the darker alpaca fibres providing a lovely contrast to the white fleece and wool.

Using colours in a circle loom to create a striking wall hanging

In this circle loom the turquoise and orange colours which are complimentary on the colour wheel have been used to create a striking and bold piece of wall art. Merino fibres, hand spun yarn and British wool have been used to make the weave with delicate areas and sections where thicker yarns have been used.

Circular weaving is mindful weaving

The rhythm of weaving around a circular loom is soothing. Because you are not constantly measuring edges or counting threads means that you can really get into a creative flow. One of the things that we most like is that with this type of weaving you are constantly looking back at the weave to reflect on what it looks like, adding in new colours and textures as you go in a relaxed and creative way.

Weaving kits are available in our TabbyandTweed website shop for UK delivery and our TabbyandTweed Etsy shop for delivery elsewhere.

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