Weaving is a beautiful type of craft, by which different fabrics are layered and interlaced to create an aesthetically pleasing item like a basket or a rug.
Woven fabrics were created in even the earliest civilizations, and the method still enjoys its popularity today.
Current weavers use a variety of techniques including the traditional loom and hand-held weaving sticks, but non-weavers can be confused by the nuances of the craft.
If you have been wondering how you can shop for a weaver in your life, you have come to the right place. This list of gifts for weavers is absolutely unbe-weave-able!
Best Gifts for All Kinds of Weavers
1. Melissa & Doug Multi-Craft Weaving Loom
- IDEAL KID-FRIENDLY WEAVING KIT: The Melissa & Doug Wooden Multi-Craft Weaving Loom includes everything kids need, including adjustable wooden loom, oversize wooden needle, craft materials, illustrated...
The multi-craft weaving loom by Melissa & Doug is perfect for introducing children to the world of weaving. It is specially designed for children, with an oversized needle that is easy to use, simplified illustrated designs, easy-grasp knobs for adjustment of the frame, and rainbow yarn to spark the imagination of young minds.
The loom comes with 4 craft projects and patterns for colorful animal tapestries. Weaving is exciting and stimulating for children, by encouraging their creativity and improving their concentration, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
For weavers looking to include their kids or grandkids in the beautiful craft of weaving, this Melissa & Doug weaving loom is the best choice.
2. Weaving Lover T-Shirt
“I like weaving and maybe 3 people” is a perfect slogan for introverted weavers who love their craft more than their social lives. The t-shirt is available in 18 different colors with block text that displays the witty slogan. It’s available in sizes from small to 3XL and generally has a slim fit across all sizes.
The t-shirt is designed to be lightweight and breathable and ethically sources its fabric, perfect for the modern consumer-conscious crafter. Graphic tees will never go out of style, and introverted weavers will get a good chuckle out of this one.
3. Woven Tassel Keychain Kit
- Includes cording, beads, components, and instructions to create 4 cute and creative macramé keychains or phone dangles
Whether you love them or hate them, keychains are essential for keeping your keys secure and easy to locate. They don’t have to be tacky and this DIY Macrame Keychain Kit allows weavers to create a piece that they can be proud to show off and carry everywhere.
The kit includes the pattern, 113 feet of cotton cord and all the extras you need to make 4 different designs: Round Bead, Oval Bead, Square Knot or Owl. The pattern is easy enough that even complete beginners can fall in love with weaving while creating these keychains.
4. Welcome to Weaving: The Modern Guide
For weavers looking to improve their skills and work on innovative new projects, Lindsey Campbell’s guide is a comprehensive and user-friendly choice.
Including more than 30 techniques and 17 project ideas, Campbell includes options for all weavers from beginner to intermediate. Beginners are introduced to techniques like warp and weft through creating simple tapestries. Intermediate weavers are led deeper into patterns with varied projects like a necklace and even a chandelier.
The instructions in Welcome to Weaving: The Modern Guide are easy to follow and supplemented with full color photographs, allowing weavers of all levels to create beautiful results. Campbell even teaches readers how to make their own loom which can be used to complete all projects.
5. WILLOWDALE Weaving Loom
- Exquisite Workmanship --- The groove is smooth and flat, avoiding the damage of the opponent, is safer, and reduces the abrasion of the wool during the weaving work. Hard beech loom, featuring...
This loom by WILLOWDALE is perfect for beginners looking to work on their weaving with a well-designed and intuitive product.
The beautiful design includes smooth polished wood that avoids damaging fabric while working on weaving projects. The loom is also designed to last long term, with damage-resistant beam teeth and a secure frame design. The fully adjustable stand allows accommodations for different needs, making it perfect for all.
The simple back and forth shuttle design and easy assembly of the WILLOWDALE Loom are ideal for weaving beginners, who can create a variety of projects from tapestries to carpets.
6. Next Steps in Weaving
- Graver, Pattie (Author)
For beginner or intermediate weavers looking to learn new techniques, Next Steps in Weaving is the perfect choice. Pattie Graver explores more intermediate techniques such as twill, lace, overshot, and color-and-weave in her detailed 184-page guide.
The guide is educational and detailed in its instructions, with comprehensive explanations of new techniques, sampler instructions, and practice projects. There is also a dedicated section for common mistakes in weaving, which allows weavers at all levels to learn and improve.
Next Steps in Weaving is the perfect gift for weavers looking to improve their repertoire of techniques and take weaving to the next level.
7. Jig Bracelet Maker
- ►Natural Wood Paracord Jig, comes with a storage box, very conveniet
This ig Bracelet Maker is a great gift for weavers with children or grandchildren who want to introduce them to the craft and work on projects together. It includes plastic clasps, a wooden support, rope, and colorful buckles for creating parachute cord bracelets in a variety of colors and sizes.
This weaving technique is suitable for complete beginners as well as more intermediate crafters, allowing kids to build confidence the more they work on the bracelets. The Bracelet Maker also allows them to create different bracelets including friendship bracelets, keychains, and more, encouraging them to explore their creativity.
8. Clover 8440 Weaving Sticks
- 6 Weaving Sticks per package
Good quality weaving sticks are an essential part of a weaver’s toolkit, and this set by Clover strikes the right balance between quality and affordability.
The pack includes 6 weaving sticks of smooth birch wood, a tapestry needle, and user-friendly instructions. The smooth finish of the sticks avoids damage to material and is comfortable on the hands for long term use.
For weavers looking to create smaller projects like baskets, fashion accessories, or belts, these weaving sticks are ideal.
9. Peg Looms and Weaving Sticks
- Crone-Findlay, Noreen (Author)
Noreen Crone-Findlay’s 184-page guide to weaving with peg looms and sticks is a great addition to the library of weavers who prefer smaller projects. It includes more than 20 projects, including toys, rugs, baskets, and bowls, which are all designed to be functional and beautiful.
The guide includes clear instructions for the variety of techniques available with both peg looms and weaving sticks and includes color photography to help learners avoid common mistakes.
The addition of a glossary with weaving terms is considerate to beginners, and a gallery of finished pieces serves as inspiration for future projects.
Top Gifts for Weavers of All Abilities
Weavers come in all varieties and abilities, whether they prefer creating larger projects with a traditional loom, smaller projects with weaving sticks, or a mixture of both.
If you are unfamiliar to the world of weaving, it can be difficult to know how to shop for a weaver, especially if you don’t know the technique they use.
Luckily, this list of gifts for weavers covers all styles and abilities, so you can be sure to find something perfect!
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