Tom Knisely
FTWG Artist in Residence
Tom Knisely has made his career from his interest and love of textiles from around the world. Tom has been studying, collecting and teaching others about weaving and spinning for more than four decades, making him one of the most well versed weaving instructors in North America. In addition to teaching, Tom weaves professionally and is a frequent contributor to Handwoven magazine. Voted Handwoven’s Teacher of the Year, Tom is renowned among his students for his kindness, good humor, and “seemingly infinite knowledge on the subject of weaving.”
His broad knowledge of textiles and textile equipment has brought him international recognition and he is frequently asked to teach and lecture to groups all over.
Tom is the author of several books: “Handwoven Baby Blankets,” “Handwoven Table Linens,” “Huck Lace Weaving Patterns,” “Rags to Rugs,” “Spinning 101,” and “Weaving Rag Rugs.” He has also written two children’s books: “Spinning Tails,” and “The Weaver’s Surprise.” His latest book, “Weaving with Clasped Weft” will be available in November 2025.
His broad knowledge of textiles and textile equipment has brought him international recognition and he is frequently asked to teach and lecture to groups all over.
Tom is the author of several books: “Handwoven Baby Blankets,” “Handwoven Table Linens,” “Huck Lace Weaving Patterns,” “Rags to Rugs,” “Spinning 101,” and “Weaving Rag Rugs.” He has also written two children’s books: “Spinning Tails,” and “The Weaver’s Surprise.” His latest book, “Weaving with Clasped Weft” will be available in November 2025.