More fantastic lessons! I have done band weaving using a Sunna Heddle (Sami bands from northern Sweden) and also card weaving, but I wanted to try this too - thank you again! Love your lessons - Sami Martel :)
yours is the best video I have seen on this. So many things I needed to know. Hope you are still using your channel so you get to read this. Thank you.
I don't have a video on that at this point Lynda - in fact I haven't used more poor inkle loom for quite some time due to lack of time. Do you have Ann Dixon's Inkle Pattern Directory? It's quite helpful for making charts.
Hi Kelly When finishing warping, I can’t figure out how to tie the last warp thread onto the first one without ending up with a warp thread crossing all the other diagonally is you know what I mean. Any advice welcome! Thank you.
I leave a the first and the last warp thread longer. I loosely tie them together behind the band, then again in front. That keeps them out of the way until you've advanced the warp quite a way, at which point the first warp thread is fully incorporated and the last warp thread needs to be tied again separately to re-tension it.
Hi. Thanks for this video. Can I ask what kind of cord you're using? I'm trying to get into inkle weaving and have no real idea where to start. I think this cord/thread looks different from what others have suggested. Thanks!
Thank you! Is that similar to the size 10 mercerized crochet cotton found in common hobby stores, or do you order it special online or in specialty yarn shops? I'm used to working with macrame cords which seem to be more straightforward and easier to find when I search for them.
I'm not really familiar with crochet cotton, though I know some weavers do use it. 8/2 cotton can be found in any weaving supplies store, I buy mine online as there are limited options here in Australia.
Okay great, thank you! I love your work. I checked out your website and etsy and your silk scarves are swoon-worthy. Thanks again for the help. Take care.
It's tricky and it really comes with practice as it's different to other weaving, you usually need to pull a bit tighter than you would think. A good way to tell is to look at your band's edges when you are winding on and it's slack. If you can see little loops or too many loose looking bits, you may need to pull in a little tighter. Practice is the key!
If you ever do learn that please make a video. Your videos are so easy to understand, and really help people like myself who have very little idea of what they’re doing.
More fantastic lessons! I have done band weaving using a Sunna Heddle (Sami bands from northern Sweden) and also card weaving, but I wanted to try this too - thank you again! Love your lessons - Sami Martel :)
Thanks Sami :)
yours is the best video I have seen on this. So many things I needed to know. Hope you are still using your channel so you get to read this. Thank you.
Thank you! Yes, I'm definitely still here, I upload new videos regularly ☺️
I've really enjoyed watching your videos - I've learn so much from you! Thank you for making them!
Thanks so much Kathleen!
If you tie the last warp thread around the start peg, like you have done in this video, how do you advance the warp later?
I don't actually do it that way anymore, I tied the first warp thread to the last warp thread instead.
Your video is great and very helpful. Thank you very much. Could you please suggest the maximum width of the band we can do?
The maximum width depends on your inkle loom. The loom I'm using in the video can weave a 3 inch width and an Inklette can weave up to 2 inches width.
Have you a tutorial on Baltic pick up?i can’t seem to get a handle on it. Makes me cranky. I am takeing your course and enjoying it very much
Not at this stage Joyce, I just have the basic "get you up and weaving" inkle tutorials so far.
Do you have a video showing how to do a draw down or how you get from an image to how to warp what thread where?
I don't have a video on that at this point Lynda - in fact I haven't used more poor inkle loom for quite some time due to lack of time. Do you have Ann Dixon's Inkle Pattern Directory? It's quite helpful for making charts.
Hi Kelly
When finishing warping, I can’t figure out how to tie the last warp thread onto the first one without ending up with a warp thread crossing all the other diagonally is you know what I mean. Any advice welcome! Thank you.
I leave a the first and the last warp thread longer. I loosely tie them together behind the band, then again in front. That keeps them out of the way until you've advanced the warp quite a way, at which point the first warp thread is fully incorporated and the last warp thread needs to be tied again separately to re-tension it.
Crikey kelly, you are one patient lady.
Thank you for this video. I am so glad that I found it. Now I can weave hangers for my kitchen towels. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
You're welcome! 😊
Thanks for your video, you took the time to explain it and it made sense to me.
Hi. Thanks for this video. Can I ask what kind of cord you're using? I'm trying to get into inkle weaving and have no real idea where to start. I think this cord/thread looks different from what others have suggested.
Thanks!
Hi Veronica, I'm using 8/2 mercerised cotton, I find it great for inkle weaving :)
Thank you! Is that similar to the size 10 mercerized crochet cotton found in common hobby stores, or do you order it special online or in specialty yarn shops?
I'm used to working with macrame cords which seem to be more straightforward and easier to find when I search for them.
I'm not really familiar with crochet cotton, though I know some weavers do use it. 8/2 cotton can be found in any weaving supplies store, I buy mine online as there are limited options here in Australia.
Okay great, thank you!
I love your work. I checked out your website and etsy and your silk scarves are swoon-worthy.
Thanks again for the help. Take care.
I love the colours!
How do you know how tight to pull the weft to pull the warps together tight?
It's tricky and it really comes with practice as it's different to other weaving, you usually need to pull a bit tighter than you would think. A good way to tell is to look at your band's edges when you are winding on and it's slack. If you can see little loops or too many loose looking bits, you may need to pull in a little tighter. Practice is the key!
Kelly Casanova General rule of thumb?
Do you have a lesson using the cards?
Not sure what you mean by "the cards". Are you referring to tablet weaving?
Yes, I was referring to tablet weaving I did see them being called cards also. Thanks for answering me.
I haven't actually done any tablet weaving, I love the possibilities of it though!
If you ever do learn that please make a video. Your videos are so easy to understand, and really help people like myself who have very little idea of what they’re doing.
I'll keep it in mind, thanks for watching!