You may also enjoy the blank charts in three sizes so that you can plan your own colors.
The assembly is unusual: Putting jewel shapes together into something wearable is a first, but the pattern provides detailed, photo-guided step-by-step instructions to master the task.
Happy weaving, and I hope that we will see a lot of Roxanne tops this summer!
Special thanks go to Gale Zucker, www.gzucker.com, on Instagram @galezucker, and Yliana Mancini, Instagram @missladybugg95, for delivering the best photos on the shortest notice.
With some people across the world still drowning in that cold, white stuff on the ground, it is so refreshing to receive this color-bursting issue of “Easy Weaving with Little Looms”, Summer 2026. The magazine is loaded with ideas around spending summer in the city or in the country!
I had the honor of designing the Hexie Knot Mat pin-loom project for this issue, a fun table topper that is woven of the delightful DMC Eco Vita Raffia yarn.
This is the first published project that uses a pattern weave on the Jewel loom. An easy-to-weave twill pattern creates an interesting directional effect, just because of the weaving method that is used for this loom. The pattern becomes even more interesting when you put several jewel shapes together!
On the Original TURTLE hexagon pin loom you will weave a fun new pickup pattern that looks like a knot. The pattern originated from an 8-shaft draft that I “translated” into pin-loom weaving.
Both patterns have potential far beyond the table topper.
Once you master the mat project, go ahead and plan to use those patterns for other projects.
For example, add coasters to your summer table outfit by weaving single knot hexagons and crocheting a little border around it!
I wove the hexagon in DMC Eco Vita Raffia, shade 04, and used DMC Petra Size 3 in color 53837 for the border. Crochet one round of single crochet along the edges, then randomly work scallops in a final round.
Your imagination will be the limit: Try to organize the twill jewels in different directions. Weave the knot hexagons in yarn instead of raffia.
But let’s get back to the magazine issue for a moment … for pin-loom weavers (and other pin looms) there are not one, but two blankets to choose from, the cutest cuddle mice to make, and a handy purse that may also serve as a perfect storage case for weaving tools.
And of course there’s so much more … that lacy hemp rigid heddle loom pattern is waiting to be sampled on a pin loom, the color scheme of the title model is stunning (and you could make such a scarf in those colors using a pin loom), that wedding bouquet band invites to dream, and Tom Knisely’s feature about the linen lifecycle is hard to put down.
When I learned how to machine-knit a bunny a few weeks ago in a session with Diana Sullivan, it sparked the thought that “if you have a square, you can make a bunny”.
I looked around online and found the most adorable ideas for making bunnies from (knitted) squares. I decided to try those ideas using pin-loom woven squares.
The first bunny is similar to the one we machine-knitted … a bunny that sits with its legs tugged under. I followed these instructions by Gina Michele.
The ears are made of one 2″ square, woven on the bias. Pull one tail in to gather the fabric. This will be the bases of the ears.
The second example is a bunny that is sitting up tall. This seems to be a very popular make, based on the many patterns that I found. I chose to follow these instructions by Gina Michele.
I think my favorite bunny is the one that will hold some treats. It starts similar to the previous bunny. The only difference is how you finish the body. I followed these instructions by Gina Michele.
For the faces, I tried different ideas: Just leave it without a face, embroider yarn eyes, and embroidery a shiny nose with embroidery floss and use 6 mm black beads for the eyes. You could also use safety toy eyes, googly eyes, or sew on small felt pieces. Choose which method you like best for the looks and to keep it safe for the recipients.
You can use any pin loom and any weaving method to make your squares … if you choose a different size, your bunnies will just turn out larger or smaller.
Using a 6″ square, the bunnies turn out to be about 4″ – 5″ big.
Enjoy this quick, fun way to turn a square into something cute for the upcoming holiday. These bunnies will also make nice decorations or toys year round.
All instructions referenced in this post can be found as “free patterns” online. I’m not responsible for any of those sources. Copyrights remain with their respective owner.
Let’s welcome 2026 with new opportunities and challenges! One theme this year is to explore combining pin-loom weaving with other crafts. The Lisbeth Dickey is such an example.
The Lisbeth Dickey features soft “leaves” that gently spread around the shoulders before they merge into a squishy turtleneck.
Let this neck warmer curiously peak out from under a coat or wear it layered as an eye-catching accessory.
The project is a beginner-friendly way to combine weaving and knitting: Pin-loom weave the jewel-shaped “leaves”, then pick up stitches at the woven edging and knit the neck portion of the dickey.
Additional benefits are that this project does require little to no sewing or assembly, and only one skein of yarn is enough to make the neck warmer as shown above.
Grab your Jewel, R, loom (or get one here), some yarn, and knitting needles and get started.
Special thanks go to photographer Gale Zucker, for her amazing photography and the inspiring styling ideas, and to model Sarah Shourds whose smiles make this neck warmer a must-make project.
Quilt inspiration struck again, and I decided to adapt the traditional Flying Geese quilt pattern for a first project with the new square and triangle looms.
The generous sleeve openings and the smooth V-neck allow you to style the vest in many ways: Try it with jeans for a relaxed outdoor stroll or with a festive blouse for a special occasion!
A button closure allows you to wear the vest open or close.
Get the looms and the pattern in the Bluebonnet Crafters’ Etsy store:
Not ready to make a large project? You can use the looms for any project you like. Try your new looms on a project as small as a coaster: Weave a square or two triangles and finish up with a single row of crochet ([sc 2, skip one] repeat all around; sc1, ch1, sc1 into each corner). Celebrate your coaster with a hot cocoa or beverage of your choice!
If you are not sure and just want to try out one loom, I recommend that you start with the Square. You can still make triangles! Here is the link to the video that shows you how you can weave a triangle on a square loom. This method works well, but if you plan to make a larger number of triangles, having a dedicated loom makes the task definitely more comfortable.
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