November Wrap

November Wrap

As soon as November rolls around, I start to think about a nice cozy wrap to keep the chill away. My colors of pumpkin orange, walnut brown, moss green and teal were all hand dyed merino/bamboo, fingering weight yarn. This size yarn is perfect for the 10 Dent Heddle and the 16″ Harp Forte was…

Changes in Harp Loom Warping set tools

This year we made two changes to the Harp Forte Loom warping tools. One of them we have already written about – the replacement of a pair of two elements with one – the thinner warp peg with one thicker warp peg. This makes warp preparation easier. The second element that we are introducing is…

Morse Code Pattern

Morse Code Pattern

This year Kromski was at Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle, WA. demonstrating our beautiful wheels and looms. Check it out! Flock As part of the fun, we decided to make a Morse Code Scarf/Shawl with the secret message “Flock 24”. If you were at the show, then you will have had the opportunity to see…

Woven Yoga Mat Strap

Woven Yoga Mat Strap

Make your own yoga mat strap with this easy version of Baltic Strap weaving. Supplies: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in 4 colors 4” 8 Dent Heddle 4” or 8” Stick Shuttle 2 D Rings 1.5” Back Strap. This can be as simple as a belt or sturdy rope tied around your waist. This project will be warped…

How to create art yarn – easy tutorial (video)

Discover the enchanting world of art yarn spinning! This creative and fulfilling craft, art yarn spinning, is easier than you might imagine, bringing endless joy and a touch of whimsy to your fiber art projects. The technique we want to show you is both simple and satisfying. Using a spinning wheel, such as those made…

Kromski na targach Just In Wool 9 czerwca w Poznaniu

🎉 Spotkajmy się na targach Just In Wool w Poznaniu! 🎉 Kochasz rękodzieło i wełnę? 🧶 Chcesz odkryć magię ręcznego tkania i przędzenia za pomocą wysokiej jakości narzędzi? ✨ Zapraszamy na targi Just In Wool, które odbędą się 9 czerwca w Concordia Design, Poznań (ul. Zwierzyniecka 3). Odwiedź nasze stoisko @kromskiandsons i zobacz: 🔹 Kołowrotki...

Woven Valentine Heart

Woven Valentine Heart

A handmade gift says “I love you” in all the right ways. You can make this sweet woven heart for your Valentine by following the instructions below. It may look confusing at first (love always does right?), but it’s really quite simple using the provided template. To make this heart even more special, the yarn…

Handspun Crochet Cowl

Handspun Crochet Cowl

Our example was made using 2 different balls of handspun yarn, approximately 250 yards each. One is dyed Merino and the other a natural colored Corriedale. Both were spun on the Kromski Sonata. Held together they make a light bulky weight yarn. Because handspun yarn is not an exact science, we will not specify the…