Ok now every time I watch one of videos I want to try it 😊 just have to finish the Summer & Winter first then on to monks belt. Working my self up to a full on overshot (Wandering Vines). Thanks for the videos!
@@wamburu Thanks! When you're ready to buy a loom, I have a helpful episode here - ruclips.net/video/0AB5mLR47ko/видео.html As for weaving yarn, I always recommend a local shop first. But if that isn't available to you, online is great!
@@justinweaver7543 Great question! For Monk's Belt, I used a twill sett but not an extremely close version. You can absolutely play with that depending on the end goal of your fabric. I hope that helps!
Your positive vibe is very uplifting to watch. I have a newby question. I noticed that before you beat the weft it is parallel to the fell line. On my table loom I was taught to position the yarn at an angle so that it would be long enough to go over and under the warp threads. Is that not needed on your type of loom?
Thank you so much for the kind words! You have a great question! I know exactly what you're referring to - placing the weft on an angle so when you beat it, it falls into place where you want it to. That's never been a technique I've used. Instead, I give the shuttle a toss and use my fingers at each side of the fabric to place it. I think the ultimate goal is to control how much your edges pull in. And you can play with different options for how to achieve that! I hope that helps!!
Chris. In your Pattern Shuttle you have used multiple yarns. Did you "ply/twist" them before winding on to the shuttle, or did you just wind "3 at a time"?
Hi Kari! Great question! I don't do any intentional twisting beforehand. But I always use a long shuttle to encourage them to stay together (fewer turns for the yarns to navigate). I tend to select my yarns, place them on the ground, stand up with the shuttle & ends of the yarns in my hands, then start winding everything around the shuttle. Pretty basic! Does that help?
Hi Ruth! Great question! Because I am not a rigid heddle weaver, I do not know for sure. But I can tell you that I have seen all sorts of patterns created on a rigid heddle! So the question may not be "can you", but instead, "how elaborate is it to do Monk's Belt on a rigid heddle"? I have a friend who might be able to shed some light on this for us! I'll ask her & get back to you!
I guess the part I’m confused about is, for the weft in that book you referred to, it’s showing repeats 6 and 6. So how am i supposed to do this? Is the warp the alternating tabby is 1 2, 3 4,? Thanks
Hi Linda! The draft only shows directions for the pattern weft. You will also need to use a background weft that will do plain weave in between each throw of the pattern shuttle. Does that answer your question? Let me know!
@@lindam9085 Linda, I'm with you on p. 97! If you are looking at the version at the top in blue, the draft tells you to lift shafts 1&2 a total number of 6 times using your pattern weft. In between each of those 6 picks, you'll throw a pick of plain weave. Then, you change the treadling so you lift shafts 3&4 a total of 6 times with the plain weave in between. Repeat the sequence over & over. If you look at the top right where it says "warp color blue", it tells you about the alternating tabby after each pattern pick. I hope that helps clarify things!
@@ActonCreative it sure does! So what you’re saying is, A) i thought alternating meant 1 2, 3 4 for the plain weave. Instead of after each pick of those 6 picks, throw a pack of plain weave. Does Pick mean once? So the plain weave which is the same color of my warp, ( the dark blue in the book) how many picks do i do as a square, next to the weft square? I hope that’s not confusing!
@@lindam9085 Yes, a pick refers to 1 toss of the shuttle - you've got it! My suggestion is to give it a try. It sounds like you've got the basics! Don't forget to use floating selvedges with your project! Best of luck!!
Great video and easy to understand. Your positive attitude and smile is wonderfully contagious. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you so much, Sandy!! I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you. This pattern sounds fun and doable.
Oh yay! I'm glad!
I've watched so many of your videos since I found your channel about a week ago that my dog comes running when he hears your voice. He likes you too!
Ahhh, that's such high praise!! I'm flattered!!
Another question, for the area with selvedge, how does this work is how blocks are in the edge? Should i avoid this?
You could certainly plan for plain weave along the edges if you are concerned about the floats!
You make it sound fun and do-able. Thank you.
I'm so glad!! Thank you for the feedback!
Stunning! I love all of your creations 😊
Thank you so much!!!
Ok now every time I watch one of videos I want to try it 😊 just have to finish the Summer & Winter first then on to monks belt. Working my self up to a full on overshot (Wandering Vines). Thanks for the videos!
Shannon, that's amazing! There's really no higher praise! Thank you!
You do a wonderful job of explaining. As I've said before, Monk's Belt is too blocky for me. But it is pretty.
Thank you, Connie! I appreciate it!!
Good job where do you buy the yarns and loom.
@@wamburu Thanks! When you're ready to buy a loom, I have a helpful episode here - ruclips.net/video/0AB5mLR47ko/видео.html
As for weaving yarn, I always recommend a local shop first. But if that isn't available to you, online is great!
When you dress the loom, do you use a plain weave or twill sett in the warp?
@@justinweaver7543 Great question! For Monk's Belt, I used a twill sett but not an extremely close version. You can absolutely play with that depending on the end goal of your fabric. I hope that helps!
Your positive vibe is very uplifting to watch. I have a newby question. I noticed that before you beat the weft it is parallel to the fell line. On my table loom I was taught to position the yarn at an angle so that it would be long enough to go over and under the warp threads. Is that not needed on your type of loom?
Thank you so much for the kind words! You have a great question! I know exactly what you're referring to - placing the weft on an angle so when you beat it, it falls into place where you want it to.
That's never been a technique I've used. Instead, I give the shuttle a toss and use my fingers at each side of the fabric to place it.
I think the ultimate goal is to control how much your edges pull in. And you can play with different options for how to achieve that! I hope that helps!!
Do you have other videos for monks belt?
Hi Linda! So far, this is the one! What information are you looking for?
Chris. In your Pattern Shuttle you have used multiple yarns. Did you "ply/twist" them before winding on to the shuttle, or did you just wind "3 at a time"?
Hi Kari! Great question! I don't do any intentional twisting beforehand. But I always use a long shuttle to encourage them to stay together (fewer turns for the yarns to navigate).
I tend to select my yarns, place them on the ground, stand up with the shuttle & ends of the yarns in my hands, then start winding everything around the shuttle. Pretty basic! Does that help?
@@ActonCreative Perfectly explained. That's what I do, didn't know if there was a "better" way with a specific tool. Thanks.
Dear Chris,
Is Monks belt possible to be woven on a rigid heddle loom?
Hi Ruth! Great question! Because I am not a rigid heddle weaver, I do not know for sure. But I can tell you that I have seen all sorts of patterns created on a rigid heddle!
So the question may not be "can you", but instead, "how elaborate is it to do Monk's Belt on a rigid heddle"?
I have a friend who might be able to shed some light on this for us! I'll ask her & get back to you!
@@ActonCreative thank you so much
I guess the part I’m confused about is, for the weft in that book you referred to, it’s showing repeats 6 and 6. So how am i supposed to do this? Is the warp the alternating tabby is 1 2, 3 4,?
Thanks
Hi Linda! The draft only shows directions for the pattern weft. You will also need to use a background weft that will do plain weave in between each throw of the pattern shuttle. Does that answer your question? Let me know!
@@ActonCreative yes i think i finally figured that part out. But that tiny box to the right, p.97 of that same book, what’s that for?
@@lindam9085 Linda, I'm with you on p. 97! If you are looking at the version at the top in blue, the draft tells you to lift shafts 1&2 a total number of 6 times using your pattern weft. In between each of those 6 picks, you'll throw a pick of plain weave.
Then, you change the treadling so you lift shafts 3&4 a total of 6 times with the plain weave in between. Repeat the sequence over & over.
If you look at the top right where it says "warp color blue", it tells you about the alternating tabby after each pattern pick.
I hope that helps clarify things!
@@ActonCreative it sure does! So what you’re saying is, A) i thought alternating meant 1 2, 3 4 for the plain weave. Instead of after each pick of those 6 picks, throw a pack of plain weave. Does Pick mean once?
So the plain weave which is the same color of my warp, ( the dark blue in the book) how many picks do i do as a square, next to the weft square? I hope that’s not confusing!
@@lindam9085 Yes, a pick refers to 1 toss of the shuttle - you've got it! My suggestion is to give it a try. It sounds like you've got the basics! Don't forget to use floating selvedges with your project! Best of luck!!
I am from India .and I am a weawer .your loom is small . I play a 80 inches loom and make every disign