From stash overwhelm to weaving confidence
Transform mystery yarns and ancient skeins into wonderful handwoven projects.
Rediscover your creativity and weave a beautiful, easy scarf – without having to buy an ounce of yarn.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
But you can join the Handweaving Academy
to access this class – and lots more!
Stash weaving made simple
great projects without buying a thing
We’ve all been there: a bin full of yarn, and no idea how to use it.
The mystery cones. The leftovers. The ones you fell in love with but never quite matched to a project.
You’re not sure how to put them together. So they sit there, waiting.
Let’s change that.
Stash weaving made simple
great projects without buying a thing
We’ve all been there: a bin full of yarn, and no idea how to use it.
The mystery cones. The leftovers. The ones you fell in love with but never quite matched to a project.
You’re not sure how to put them together. So they sit there, waiting.
Let’s change that.
Understand your stash
mix and match yarns confidently
Got mystery yarns? Learn to identify them.
Choose compatible yarns, avoid common pitfalls, and find projects that work with what you already have.
Instead of hesitation, you’ll have a plan. Instead of crossed fingers, you’ll have confidence.
And you’ll finally get to create beautiful projects—right from your stash.
Weave a wonderful scarf
a fun project to apply what you've learned
It’s one thing to read about yarn compatibility. It’s another to choose your own yarns, weave them together, and make a wonderful project.
So let’s do both! This class includes an optional scarf project.
Design it yourself using yarn from your stash.
Ask questions, adjust, and learn by doing, alongside instructors and fellow weavers.
By the end, you’ll have a cozy, one of a kind scarf—
and the confidence that comes from solid experience.
(No time to weave the scarf? No worries! You’ll get downloadable project instructions so you can come back to it later.)
Weave a wonderful scarf
a fun project to apply what you've learned
It’s one thing to read about yarn compatibility. It’s another to choose your own yarns, weave them together, and make a wonderful project.
So let’s do both! This class includes an optional scarf project.
Design it yourself using yarn from your stash.
Ask questions, adjust, and learn by doing, alongside instructors and fellow weavers.
By the end, you’ll have a cozy, one of a kind scarf—
and the confidence that comes from solid experience.
(No time to weave the scarf? No worries! You’ll get downloadable project instructions so you can come back to it later.)
Working with Stash Yarns
From stash overwhelm to clear, confident weaving
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify mystery yarns
- Test yarns for compatibility and warp-worthiness
- Combine different yarns - sizes, textures, and fibers
- Avoid uneven shrinkage, ruffling, and other common pitfalls
- Choose stash appropriate projects that suit your yarn and goals
Scarf project included!
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
But you can join the Handweaving Academy
to access this class – and lots more!
What you get
- 10+ clearly written lessons with photos and video demonstrations
- A downloadable scarf recipe for you to design and weave
- Powerful, easy-to-use design tools for creating your scarf
- Instructor access throughout the course
- 8-week access to all materials
And here’s how we’ll support you, every step of the way…
- 60-minute Live Lecture diving deep into the material, recorded for those who can’t make the live session
- Two 60-minute Live Q&A sessions to get your questions answered (also recorded)
- Discussion forums in every lesson - ask questions as they come up!
- Daily instructor support inside the lesson forums
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Join the Handweaving Academy
to access this class – and lots more!
About Your Instructor
Janet teaches weave structure and weaving technique at the Handweaving Academy. She’s taught thousands of students in her online classes, and gets rave reviews for breaking down and teaching complex ideas in a way that’s easy to understand.
“Good cloth, happy weaver” is her mantra. Her goal is not to dictate How Things Should Be Done, but to provide information and options that allow you to decide for yourself how to achieve good cloth and enjoy yourself while making it.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do! The Handweaving Academy is an online school dedicated to helping weavers design projects that reflect their personal style—and bring them joy at the loom.
Our members explore every aspect of weaving, including:
- color and visual design
- weave structure and drafting
- project planning.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical skills or gain more creative freedom, there’s something here for you.
A single membership gives you access to dozens of in-depth courses, plus live classes, webinars, and other content released every six weeks.
You don’t! The Draft Editor that you’ll use to create designs works in any browser, so the only thing you’ll need is a tablet or desktop/laptop computer. (We do recommend using a stylus for those using tablets, to make editing easier.)
The Draft Editor is easy to use. We’ll provide instructions and demos on how to use it, too.
No loom is required to to take the class. The optional scarf project is designed for four or eight shaft looms, but can easily be adapted for rigid heddle looms.
Nope! The scarf project is entirely optional. You’ll get plenty out of the class even if you don’t weave it.
You’ll get answers! You can post questions in each lesson’s built-in Q&A section, or ask them at the Live Q&A sessions that come with the class. If you have a question, we’ll make sure you get an accurate answer!
Both! You get the best of both worlds.
The lessons are entirely self-paced (and available at the start of the class), but you’ll get live webinars and Q&A sessions, as well as an in-class discussion forum where you can get answers to your questions. The live sessions are recorded, closed-captioned, and transcribed for those who cannot attend “live”.
You’ll have access to all materials and tools during the class (May 3 – June 27), and the project recipe is yours to keep.
If you join the Handweaving Academy, you’ll have access to all course materials and tools for as long as you’re a member – as well as dozens of other classes, powerful design tools, and lots of live events.
We want our students to be happy! If you’re not satisfied with the class, you can get a full refund within the first 14 days. No questions, nothing to fill out, no strings attached. Just drop us a line.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Join the Handweaving Academy
to access this class – and lots more!
And I think that the Handweaving Academy teaches us how to put that piece of our soul into our weaving. Not to just be like everybody else, using textbook formulas, but to put ourselves into our weaving.”