HAND WEAVING A Publication for Beginning Weavers fon the 4-harness Foot Treadle Loom Published By Gedar Lakes Arts and Crafts Center Division of Vocational Education Ripley, West Virginia In Cooperation With The Sears Roebuck Foundation Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaACKNOWLEDGMENT ‘The original analysis of this manual was completed with the able assistance of a committee of master craftmen in Hand Weay- ing in New Hampshire and other New England states. ‘This manual on the 4-hamess, Foot Treadle Loom has been prepared to meet two major objectives: (1) to help the beginner In Hand Weaving who does not have the services of a teacher available, and (2) to assist the teacher of Hand Weaving in organ- fring his class instruction. It is hoped that the materials presented will enable the be- sinner in Hand Weaving to develop skills that will provide the Incentive to become a craftsman. If it brings him additional income or 2 pleasurable use of leisure time, then the analysis has been useful. In revising this book, we have tried to keep in mind the way we teach in West Virginia, realizing each area may differ in detail and in teaching methods, although the ultimate result Should be the same. ‘This revision has been reviewed by Miss Lucy Quarrier, Weaving Instructor, Charleston, West Virginia. Constructive criticism was given by Mr. Rupert Peters of the Penland School of Handicrafts, Penland, North Carolina. "Me. Ronald B. ‘Thomas, ‘Consultant in Vocational Education, revised this publication and completed all illustrations. Hand Weaving is published by Cedar Lakes Arts and Crafts Center and the West Virginia Board of Education, Division of Vocational Education, Department of Eilucation, Charleston, West Virginia. We are grateful to the Sears Roebuck Foundation for their assistance with this publication on Hand Weaving. Sherill D. MeMillen, Director Vocational Education Revised March 1, 1960