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WHAT IS MINIWEAVING?
I coined the term "miniweaving" to name any weaving on small, portable DIY devices, made with easy-to-find materials and tools.
No need for large spaces, expensive looms, or specialty yarns; no more bulky equipment to haul around: your miniweaving can come with you on trips, to waiting rooms, to bus stops, to park benches, to boring zoom meetings.
WHAT CAN YOU MINIWEAVE?
Small format tapestries, miniature rugs, coasters, bookmarks, Christmas decorations, cases for eyeglasses, and other art projects or everyday items.
WHERE DO YOU LEARN TO MINIWEAVE?
Scroll down to see how you can learn to make such devices, and how to miniweave.
AVAILABLE NOW
OVERVIEW OF BASICS FREE for viewing
Miniweaving for Absolute Beginners
Designed for absolute beginners, this manual will lead you through basics of miniweaving: various ready-made devices, or very basic DIY cardboard loom and hand tools, with instructions on "dressing" a wooden frame loom and starting your miniweaving.
If you are curious about miniweaving and only want to understand what would be required to take up this hobby, check the free viewable PDF of the complete manual on Miniweavers page for an overview.
AVAILABLE NOW
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: MAKING A DEVICE
Volume 1: Make Your Own Miniweaver
Digital how-to manual (PDF) available November 30, 2025, on Etsy
If you are properly intrigued with miniweaving, you should start with proper tools. This comprehensive manual has textual (over 60 pages), photo (over 300 photos), and video (20 concise videos) explanations of steps needed to make a very original and versatile weaving device for small scale weaving. You can make this device in any size that suits you (maximum 8"x12") from easy-to-find* materials, using common tools, and with basic skill required to use them safely.
This manual is focused on making the weaving instrument. Weaving techniques are taught separately.
Highly recommended if you need a proper but inexpensive device.
*in North America
Buy in Etsy Miniweaving shop for $15 as a digital download (PDF) from November 28, 2025.
Combine with Miniweaving for Absolute Beginners (free for viewing) to make additional tools and learn basic weaving techniques.
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COMING SOON
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: MAKING A DEVICE
Volume 2: Turning a Wooden Frame Loom into a Miniweaver
Digital how-to manual (PDF) coming in December 2025, on Etsy
If you already have a wooden frame but don't know how to set it up for fine weaving, this manual will provide detailed instructions how to upgrade the frame to a miniweaver and how to set it up with as little effort as possible using basic tools and inexpensive materials.
You will also find how to add a device to speed up the weaving tenfold. With textual descriptions on 40 pages, over 160 photos and 15 videos, this manual will also teach you how to warp the loom for different densities, from as low as 8 ends per inch, to as high as 24 ends per inch for some really fine weaving. Samples of different setts are also provided for different types of yarn.
This manual is an alternative to Volume 1: Make Your Own Miniweaver.
Price and publishing date will be announced in January 2026.
COMING SOON
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: MAKING A DEVICE
Volume 3: Making a Miniweaving Sampler
Digital how-to manual (PDF) coming December 2025/January 2026, on Etsy
Take your miniweaving out with you anywhere. This manual provides instructions on making different types of small, hand-held weaving devices using materials from a craft or a dollar store. Estimated time for making one such device is 1h for an average level of skill. The cost of materials can be as low as few dollars if you use recycled items.
The manual includes instructions on warping the devices at different densities for fine weaving and most efficient way of using them for faster weaving.
Beginners will have a great device to start, and experienced weavers will have an excellent testing tool for their larger weaves.
This manual is an alternative to Volume 1: Make Your Own Miniweaver.
Price and publishing date will be announced in January 2026.
COMING SOON
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Volume 4: Making Hand Tools and Accessories for Miniweaving
Digital how-to manual (PDF) coming December 2025/January 2026 on Etsy
While large weaving already has its tools, scaling them down requires a bit of a different approach. Luckily, these tools can also be made of readily available craft materials, and with the use of simple tools.
Designed for easy access to the warp and precise distribution of the yarn, these tools will make your miniweaving easier and faster. They are also made to be portable and to easily attach to the original Miniweaver so that your "weaving shop" can easily be moved and taken anywhere.
This manual is complementing Volumes 1, 2, and 3.
Price and publishing date will be announced in january 2026.
COMING 2026
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: WEAVING
Volume 5: Choosing Yarn for Miniweaving
Digital how-to manual (PDF) coming January 2026 on Etsy
This manual is intended to coincide with Volume 6: Plain Weave for Miniweaving. The Yarn edition provides detailed look into variety of materials for miniweaving, from easily accessible alternatives in embroidery and sewing class of threads, to more weaving-geared yarns of cotton, silk, and wool. The manual provides examples of different setts with different yarns and it cuts down your time and cost in experimenting for the one you need for your project.
This manual is complementing Volume 6.
Price and publishing date will be announced in January 2026.
COMING 2026
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: WEAVING
Volume 6: Plain Weave for Miniweaving
Digital how-to manual (PDF) coming January/February 2026 on Etsy
For a beginner to an intermediate weaver, this manual will provide thorough instructions on proper plain weave which is the foundation of all weaving. The manual explains different densities and setts, showing many examples for a quick reference so you can choose which one suits your intentions, and provides introduction and tips for avoiding common difficulties.
The manual also provides introduction for some plain weaving techniques (slit weaving, basic pattern weaving), and discusses how to change colours, start and end a weave, create shapes, use proper tools, and produce straight, even, and stable weaving product on small scale miniweaver.
It is an excellent guide to prepare for more demanding techniques later.
The instructions are intended for a DIY miniweaver (Volume 1) but are applicable to many other small weaving devices.
I anticipate to be able to publish this in early 2026, which gives everyone some time to make a miniweaver and practice simple weaving from Miniweaving for Absolute Beginner before moving on.
Carpet, cushions, curtains, stools, and poufs - some of the woven items for 1:12 scale dollhouse. Check MiniWeaving Etsy shop for full selection.
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