The OtterSide - A Blog By Dana Lutz
Spanish Lace Placemats - Now available from Gis...
A new pattern collab with Gist Yarn offers rigid heddle weavers the opportunity to explore Spanish lace through four distinct hand-manipulated motifs. Woven in Beam Organic Cotton, it’s a flexible...
Spanish Lace Placemats - Now available from Gis...
A new pattern collab with Gist Yarn offers rigid heddle weavers the opportunity to explore Spanish lace through four distinct hand-manipulated motifs. Woven in Beam Organic Cotton, it’s a flexible...
Introducing the Keystone Scarf - A New 8-Shaft ...
The Keystone Scarf is an advanced 8-shaft pattern that uses deflected double weave to create a bold, two-color geometric design that is unique and equally beautiful on both sides, making...
Introducing the Keystone Scarf - A New 8-Shaft ...
The Keystone Scarf is an advanced 8-shaft pattern that uses deflected double weave to create a bold, two-color geometric design that is unique and equally beautiful on both sides, making...
Sliver of Sunlight Pattern Available in Spring ...
Featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Little Looms, this beginner friendly rigid heddle weaving pattern is a quick and enjoyable weave!
Sliver of Sunlight Pattern Available in Spring ...
Featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Little Looms, this beginner friendly rigid heddle weaving pattern is a quick and enjoyable weave!
Moving a (Vintage) Loom: Tips From a Fellow Weaver
Moving a loom can feel overwhelming - especially when it’s vintage, heavy, and deeply sentimental. In this post, I share my recent experience relocating my Harrisville Designs 8-shaft loom to...
Moving a (Vintage) Loom: Tips From a Fellow Weaver
Moving a loom can feel overwhelming - especially when it’s vintage, heavy, and deeply sentimental. In this post, I share my recent experience relocating my Harrisville Designs 8-shaft loom to...
Misty Mountains Runner on the Cover of Handwove...
Discover the inspiration behind the Misty Mountains Runner, an 8-shaft textured weaving pattern featured on the cover of Handwoven Winter 2025. Learn how Spincycle Plump, classic overshot structure, and a supplemental...
Misty Mountains Runner on the Cover of Handwove...
Discover the inspiration behind the Misty Mountains Runner, an 8-shaft textured weaving pattern featured on the cover of Handwoven Winter 2025. Learn how Spincycle Plump, classic overshot structure, and a supplemental...
New Pattern Available in Little Looms Magazine ...
I'm excited to share the release of a fresh, contemporary pattern in the latest issue of Little Looms Magazine: the Dots and Dashes Runner.
New Pattern Available in Little Looms Magazine ...
I'm excited to share the release of a fresh, contemporary pattern in the latest issue of Little Looms Magazine: the Dots and Dashes Runner.