Why Tom Knisely Loves Weaving Rugs (and How He Got Started)

Learn about the antique rugs from America to Greece that drew Tom into rug weaving and how the pieces of his craft have been put together in a weaving video for weavers of all skill levels. Join Weaver Tom Knisely and former Handwoven editor Anita Osterhaug as they talk about Tom's history and love of weaving rugs.

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This is just the tip of the iceberg on rug weaving. With Tom's amazing full video course, you'll learn all the ins and outs of rug weaving. From fibers to finishing, Tom explains everything you need to know to successfully and comfortably weave attractive, sturdy rugs you’ll delight in having underfoot.

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Topics We’ll Cover:
0:00 How Tom Knisely fell in love with rug weaving
1:26 Antique handwoven rugs
2:18 Historic inspiration for modern handwoven rugs
4:34 Why weaving rugs isn’t so scary
6:13 Design variations in weft-faced weaving