This is, by far, the BEST instructional series on weaving that I have watched. I'm an experienced knitter, but I'm brand new to weaving. I never thought I would own a 4 harness table top loom due to the price, but I got one at an auction for $38. It was from the 1970's, but had never been used. Some parts were still in the packaging. Thank you for such a well explained series.
Katrina Clutterfree Thank you for your lovely comments Katrina - and congratulations on the great deal you got on the table loom! Happy Weaving!!! Elizabeth
I too just started weaving and find your videos a Godsend!!! I pick up my second hand Leclerc Nilus 60 inch jack loom on Sunday and can't wait to get started with my first project, an alpaca wool scarf! Thanks so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for your comments. I am a member of Ravelry but don't check it very frequently. I appreciate your suggestions and will consider them next time I warp the loom. Thanks again!
Thanks for making these videos Elizabeth. I just got a floor loom and am trying to get started with weaving. Your videos are really, really helpful, thanks!
dachhh Thank you for your message. I am so glad that you found my videos/instructions to be helpful. Best of luck with your new floor loom! - Elizabeth
Karen - I am thrilled that you're getting so much out of my videos. That's what I hoped for when I made them. To answer your questions, I've used the same roll of cardboard for several years, no need to use new each time. Also, I demonstrated one scarf in order to show the basics, but yes, a lot of people put enough warp on the loom for multiple pieces. You can change the weft thread for different color effects and sometimes the tie up for different weave structures. Sounds like another video?
Yes. That would be a wonderful video. Meanwhile, any suggestions on where to get a small roll of the corrugated cardboard? I can check Staples next time I am near one, if that is a decent source.
Great videos Elizabeth!! one small piece of advice though, looks like you're not releasing the brake when winding on your warp, that's why it's so hard to turn and you'll eventually wear out the drum. Always release the brake no matter whether you're winding on to the back beam or releasing to wind on to the front.
Elizabeth, thanks for the great videos! They are very informative! Since I'm a visual learner, I depended on yours and others' youtube videos (& my Deborah Chandler book) to learn how to warp the loom. Wonder if you ever tried tying the warp to the warping beam with a long cord or with a double-square knot? I also have an HD and found the round metal rod to be a little strange with the flat woven ties they tie to the beams.
Another great video!!! Now When I got the loom from my Uncle he had made a sectional warp bar for her which was on it when I got it.. He did give me the other bar. So you would switch bars for this right? Thanks so much!!
Great lesson.I really like how we handle the yarn as if it were hair. I realize I need to get some corrugated cardboard. Not sure where to get it, but will check tomorrow. Do you re-use the same piece several times? or is a new one needed for each warp? Also, consider the time it takes to prepare the loom for weaving, would it be wise to plan to do two scarves from one warp? or would that cause problems? As I am a beginner, this is probably a no-brainer for an experienced weaver. :)
I replaced my metal rod with flat 1/4" x 1 sanded oak board with a hole drilled on each side so I can work the warp onto a second board and then tie one board to the other much more easily. The metal rod and flat woven cord isn't a design flaw, but it does seem to hinder even tension for me (especially in the front cloth beam distorting the design a bit). Also, do you find sometimes the shafts rise too high and the break releases some in the back if the warp is very taut?
Thank you for your input and for watching! Actually the brake was off, I really just need to oil my loom more often - it was making so much noise and I guess I'm used to the stiffness when cranking onto the beam, but if the brake were on I wouldn't be able to move the beam at all, but I do release it when winding or advancing the warp. I appreciate your comments!
This is, by far, the BEST instructional series on weaving that I have watched. I'm an experienced knitter, but I'm brand new to weaving. I never thought I would own a 4 harness table top loom due to the price, but I got one at an auction for $38. It was from the 1970's, but had never been used. Some parts were still in the packaging. Thank you for such a well explained series.
Katrina Clutterfree Thank you for your lovely comments Katrina - and congratulations on the great deal you got on the table loom! Happy Weaving!!! Elizabeth
I too just started weaving and find your videos a Godsend!!! I pick up my second hand Leclerc Nilus 60 inch jack loom on Sunday and can't wait to get started with my first project, an alpaca wool scarf! Thanks so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for your comments. I am a member of Ravelry but don't check it very frequently. I appreciate your suggestions and will consider them next time I warp the loom. Thanks again!
Thanks for making these videos Elizabeth. I just got a floor loom and am trying to get started with weaving. Your videos are really, really helpful, thanks!
dachhh Thank you for your message. I am so glad that you found my videos/instructions to be helpful. Best of luck with your new floor loom! - Elizabeth
Karen - I am thrilled that you're getting so much out of my videos. That's what I hoped for when I made them. To answer your questions, I've used the same roll of cardboard for several years, no need to use new each time. Also, I demonstrated one scarf in order to show the basics, but yes, a lot of people put enough warp on the loom for multiple pieces. You can change the weft thread for different color effects and sometimes the tie up for different weave structures. Sounds like another video?
Yes. That would be a wonderful video. Meanwhile, any suggestions on where to get a small roll of the corrugated cardboard? I can check Staples next time I am near one, if that is a decent source.
Great videos Elizabeth!! one small piece of advice though, looks like you're not releasing the brake when winding on your warp, that's why it's so hard to turn and you'll eventually wear out the drum. Always release the brake no matter whether you're winding on to the back beam or releasing to wind on to the front.
Elizabeth, thanks for the great videos! They are very informative! Since I'm a visual learner, I depended on yours and others' youtube videos (& my Deborah Chandler book) to learn how to warp the loom. Wonder if you ever tried tying the warp to the warping beam with a long cord or with a double-square knot? I also have an HD and found the round metal rod to be a little strange with the flat woven ties they tie to the beams.
Another great video!!! Now When I got the loom from my Uncle he had made a sectional warp bar for her which was on it when I got it.. He did give me the other bar. So you would switch bars for this right? Thanks so much!!
Great lesson.I really like how we handle the yarn as if it were hair. I realize I need to get some corrugated cardboard. Not sure where to get it, but will check tomorrow. Do you re-use the same piece several times? or is a new one needed for each warp? Also, consider the time it takes to prepare the loom for weaving, would it be wise to plan to do two scarves from one warp? or would that cause problems? As I am a beginner, this is probably a no-brainer for an experienced weaver. :)
I replaced my metal rod with flat 1/4" x 1 sanded oak board with a hole drilled on each side so I can work the warp onto a second board and then tie one board to the other much more easily. The metal rod and flat woven cord isn't a design flaw, but it does seem to hinder even tension for me (especially in the front cloth beam distorting the design a bit). Also, do you find sometimes the shafts rise too high and the break releases some in the back if the warp is very taut?
Thank you for your input and for watching! Actually the brake was off, I really just need to oil my loom more often - it was making so much noise and I guess I'm used to the stiffness when cranking onto the beam, but if the brake were on I wouldn't be able to move the beam at all, but I do release it when winding or advancing the warp. I appreciate your comments!
Now you see what weavers do, so just imagine this on an airjet loom that weaves upwards of 300 picks per minute. It still blows my mind
Hee hee... That noise from the squeaking handle got my dog's attention. That gives me an idea for my next video - "how to mess with your dog"