Like any craft, learning to weave can be expensive. When you add up the cost of looms, tools and all that yarn, it can feel inaccessible, especially if your budget is tight. Here in the UK we are in the midst of a cost of living crisis with soaring energy bills and high inflation (our revolving door of prime minsters hasn’t helped!) The last thing people want to do is take up an expensive new hobby.
But weaving doesn’t have to be pricey! Here at Balfour & Co we sell tapestry weaving kits so you can get everything you need in one go, and we do our best to keep them as affordable as possible. Even if you can’t stretch to a full kit, it’s still possible to get started with weaving, using the things you have around you.
I should know, because that’s how I got started. When I first began weaving, I was skint. I had just graduated art school and was living at home while I worked a part time internship for a homeware designer. I had a minimal budget for weaving supplies – so I had to improvise. In today’s post I’ll share my tips for learning to weave on a shoestring budget, and the best books for weaving beginners.