To crochet around the squares, only take stitches through the loops. In turning corners, make two to three stitches in one loop, depending upon the tightness of the crochet stitch. When crocheting, be careful not to pull loops.

In knitting, cast on your stitches with yarn from a ball, and pull each stitch through each loop. When stitches are all picked up, you may start knitting

Suggested yarns: Cotton, wool, alpaca, mohair, linen, silk or rayon are all acceptable yarns for the Weavette. Yarn size should be equivalent to 8 to 12 ends per inch. Thinner yarns will create a looser, more gauze-like fabric. Variations may be made to create special effects: thread or weave with different weights or contrasting colors of yarns, wind on two or more strands of yarns together, string beads into your design as you weave, or embellish your finished square/rectangle with embroidery or crochet.

Finishing Tips: Before assembling the squares or rectangles together, iron each one on the wrong side using steam or dry heat, appropriately set to the temperature for your yarn. Keep the shape of the woven piece and do not press too firmly so that textured patterns flatten out.

Weavette Yardage Requirements: This chart will help you calculate the amount of yarn needed for your projects, depending on the size loom you are using:

In most cases, weaving garments on a Weavette takes less yarn than knitting or crocheting. However, if you choose to adapt instructions of a knitted or crocheted garment, it is advisable to buy the amounts called for in the knitting instructions.

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