Images: The vintage charity shop loom with existing project / My own tapestry using the rya knot, tabby weave, and soumak knot techniques
Step Two: Gather your materials
Warp – you can use a strong cotton tapestry warp thread, twine, or any strong non-stretching yarn. You only need one type of warp yarn.
Weft – the world is your oyster and you can use almost anything you want here from wool yarn (this is a perfect opportunity to use those knitting leftovers), to wool roving (which creates the ‘cloud effect’), ribbon or fabric strips. Because of the nature of weaving, you can use short pieces and just weave in the ends. The examples here have been made with wool yarn which creates a beautiful soft texture.
Step Three: Warp the loom
Step Four: Create a row of ‘half hitch knots’ at the base to hold everything secure