The Art of Weaving by Betty Briand should be on your library shelf. Ms. Briand shares her incredibly vast knowledge of weaving in this very impressive book. It is a book for all weavers regardless of their weaving experience. The book gives clear explanations on every aspect of weaving. The author also goes into detail on many different weave structures and give tips on how to approach weaving them. There are also many helpful hints scattered throughout the book to make your weaving successful the first time.

– Tom Knisely

Critique: Comprehensive, illustrated, and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, "The Art of Weaving: Master the Techniques, Understand the Weave Structures, Create Your Own Designs" is an ideal introduction to loom weaving wither as a DIY how-to manual or as an academic curriculum textbook. While highly recommended for personal, professional, community, college, and community library collections, it should be noted that "The Art of Weaving" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $32.49) as well.

– Midwest Book Review

For Briand, weaving is fun, an exploration, an excitement, an emotion! I could almost hear her voice, encouraging innovation fueled by a complete understanding of how densities, interlacements (“binding points,” she calls them), yarn weights and colors, and the intended use of the fabric combine to open infinite design possibilities. If you’re a product-focused weaver, The Art of Weaving is an excellent resource to have on hand. If you’re a process focused weaver, you’ve got to get this book. Like, today.

– Kathy Fitzgerald, Handwoven Magazine

This is most certainly a welcome addition to any handweaving library. It succinctly answers many questions that weavers potentially encounter at any given time during their weaving journey. On one hand, this is a valuable resource meant to be pulled off the shelf in the event of a challenge or question that may not be easily found elsewhere. It also serves as a guide for in-depth study. The reader may choose how the contents of the book should be followed: it can easily be read from cover to cover, or it can urge you further from wherever you are in your journey, informing you with one technique or concept at a time. While many weaving texts are pattern-oriented, this resource focuses on the actual techniques of structures, patterns, and even methods for dressing the loom which may be specific to a particular technique you may want to try. For example, there is a great suggestion for sleying the reed to produce the best results when weaving huck lace. This resource can help start a weaver from ground-zero, answer basic and novel questions for intermediate weavers, and help a weaver become truly advanced.

– Grace McFetters, Shuttle Spindle & Dye Pot