Projects, Tutorials, and News
Schacht Spindle Company was founded to support spinners and weavers. For over a decade, we've offered a free newsletter with projects, techniques, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an old hand, you'll find helpful tutorials, projects you love, and Schacht news here!
Looking for projects suitable for young makers? Use the KIDS/CHILDREN tag.
Where Do I Find Things?
On our old website, all newsletter content lived on one web page. We're currently setting up different places so you can find things more easily:
- Projects and Tutorials includes free stuff—projects, spinning how-tos, and weaving tutorials.*
- Blog includes everything else—fiber arts articles, announcements for products and events, and more.
- Archives contains vintage posts about older projects, office challenges, or design inspiration.
*Since 2022, we've put out calls for projects and tutorials. If you're interested in designing a project or writing a tutorial, see Submit a Project for more information.
Projects And Tutorials
Azul Verde Do Mar
Designed and woven by Anu Bhatia
Stash Buster Scarf
Designed and woven by Anne Sammons
Ideas for Weaving: Surprise color
Designed and woven by Jane Patrick
Glory of Gamps: Study in Bronson Lace
Designed and woven by Rachel Simmons
Autumn Crossbody Pouch
Designed and woven by Gabi van Tassell
Twill Blocks Kitchen Towel
Draft by Madelyn van der Hoogt, design by Jane Patrick, woven by Judy Steinkoenig
News from the Ewes
Simple Math for Weavers
It's easy to adapt weaving patterns so you can use up stash yarn—even mystery yarn! Our Weaving Toolbox has some useful tools to help you...
Tools for Schools Grant Update: Intertwine Arts
Intertwine Arts is grateful for the grant received from the Schacht's Tools for Schools Program. The addition of Cricket looms in our workshops has allowed...
Transition at Schacht
In case you haven’t heard the news, we want to let you know that Schacht has been acquired by Paul Vervoorn, owner of Louët BV...
2025 Tools for Schools Recipients
We're excited to announce the 2025 recipients of the Schacht Tools for Schools Grant. This annual grant enables schools and non-profit organizations to acquire Schacht...
New Feature: Order Editing
This website now offers order editing—but act fast! Once you place the order, you have one hour to make changes. You can go directly to...
New Feature: Product Measurement Diagrams
Product dimensions on our website will help you make space for Schacht looms, wheels, and more.
Archives
Looking for older projects, tutorials, and tips? Posts prior to 2020 live in the Archives. You can always find them by searching with the magnifying glass—just type in a few words. Or visit the Archives page on this website.