Weaving is a wonderful activity ... and they typically provide a more cost-effective option than purchasing materials and tools separately. Here are our picks of the best to help you make the ...

Photo from the South Jutland Archaeological Museum Buried in one of the workshops were several 1,500-year-old loom weights, weaving tools used to keep the thread tight on a vertical loom ...

What can you make? As well as standard baskets, hampers and bowls, basket-weaving can help you create lampshades, chairs - even garden furniture once you get going. Best kit to upcycle furniture ...