Getting Started with Monk's Belt Weaving

If you've been looking for a project that looks way more complicated than it actually is, monk's belt weaving might just be your new favorite thing. It's one of those classic techniques that somehow manages to stay timeless, whether you're going for a vintage folk look or something super modern and minimalist. I remember the first time I saw a piece of monk's belt; I spent way too long staring at the geometric blocks, trying to figure out how the weaver managed to get those bold pops of color to sit so perfectly on top of the fabric. ...

May 9, 2026 · 7 min · Dagoberto Branden