A loom sure is like an obstacle course!! I warped my loom with yarn with a tiny bit of stretch... so far, so good! I’m really just learning and messing around anyway. I tried some fuzzy chenille yarn as the weft and it is BEAUTIFUL! I can see how it would be a DISASTER as warp though! Thanks for another great video and your always-encouraging words!
I love that, Teresa - "a loom is like a obstacle course"! I agree! I love your enthusiasm and ability to dive right in! That'll take you far, my friend!!
Good question! If the yarn is wrapped in plastic, that'll be tricky. But I find most yarn is accessible so you can feel the texture. And if you purchase a yarn once, you can start to track which fibers you like!
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Thanks for this Chris. These things seem "instinctive", but it's nice to have them spelt out like this.
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
Thanks!
It's my pleasure!! Thank you!
A loom sure is like an obstacle course!! I warped my loom with yarn with a tiny bit of stretch... so far, so good! I’m really just learning and messing around anyway. I tried some fuzzy chenille yarn as the weft and it is BEAUTIFUL! I can see how it would be a DISASTER as warp though! Thanks for another great video and your always-encouraging words!
I love that, Teresa - "a loom is like a obstacle course"! I agree! I love your enthusiasm and ability to dive right in! That'll take you far, my friend!!
Thank you so much for the explanation! But how can one test a yarn at the craft store? I can't open the yarn from its package and stretch test it.
Good question! If the yarn is wrapped in plastic, that'll be tricky. But I find most yarn is accessible so you can feel the texture. And if you purchase a yarn once, you can start to track which fibers you like!
@@ActonCreative thank you so much!
Can I use a regular 4 weight acrylic yarn as the warp and weft?
I would give the yarn a good yank to see if it will hold up under tension for the warp. The weft will be no problem!