Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom: Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares...

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Deb Essen

Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares

Deb Essen

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English

Miscellaneous
01 November 2025

Needlework & fabric crafts; Spinning & weaving; Toys: making & decorating

Learn how to transform woven squares into a charming collection of stuffed animals with this fun and accessible project book.

Using basic fiber art skills and a handy pin loom, makers will learn how to combine simple woven squares to create 30 adorable critters, from dogs and cats to dinosaurs and hedgehogs. With step-by-step instructions and tips on color changing, weaving patterns, and mastering twill techniques, this guide unlocks the creative potential of pin loom weaving, letting artisans turn their leftover swatches into delightful, cuddly companions.

Whether seasoned fiber artists or beginning weavers, this book makes it easy to bring woven squares to life in a fun and creative way possible.

AUTHOR: Deb Essen is a well-known weaving expert and teacher. She owns dje handwovens and has contributed to Handwoven and other magazines. She is the author of Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps. She lives in Victor, Montana. www.djehandwovens.com

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Easy Entry into Weaving: With simple instructions from and no advanced skills required, this book provides an accessible introduction to pin loom weaving, ideal for both beginners and experienced crafters. .

Great Way to Repurpose Small Weavings & Yarn Scraps: Readers will learn how to transform small woven swatches and small lengths of yarn into 3D critters, ensuring that no pin loom square goes to waste. .

Create Heirloom Animal Designs: Featuring a wide variety of animal patterns, these delightful creations are perfect for crafting unique, heirloom-quality gifts. Designed to be cherished for years to come, they're sure to become treasured keepsakes passed down through generations.

310 colour photographs

By: Deb Essen
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780764368103
ISBN 10: 0764368109
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Deb Essen is a well-known weaving expert and teacher. She owns dje handwovens and has contributed to Handwoven and other magazines. She is the author of Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps. She lives in Victor, Montana. www.djehandwovens.com

Reviews for Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom: Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares

""The creativity and complexity of the designs goes beyond what I've seen in other pin loom pattern books...If you are looking for a way to use up all the scrappy bits of handspun in your stash quickly, this will do it with flair!"" -- Ply Magazine