This entire series is so invaluable to those of us without teachers. Sometimes the books just can't explain as well as a visual image, and these videos are top notch. I can't wait to put the Quartet on top of my old Cricket and give it a new life.
Thank you for the kind words! If you have any questions regarding your Cricket Quartet or the course, feel free to e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com. We'd love to be of help and are excited to see what you weave! :)
Best tutorial I've seen yet. Have not warped my first time yet, still too nervous to try. Everyone emphasizes keeping the crossover intact, but I haven't been able to figure out what the point of the crossover is.
Thank you for the kind words! We encourage you giving it a try and troubleshooting from there! You can also take our free online course, "Getting Started with the Cricket Quartet" to help you kickstart your Quartet journey - textileschool.schachtspindle.com/courses/getting-started-with-the-cricket-quartet And, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@schachtspindle.com or call us at 303-442-3212!
Thank you for your kind words! If anything seems confusing and you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com :) We're happy to help!
Is there any other option besides threading the reed while holding the cross in the hand? That method usually creates a mess for me and is nervewracking. I guess a raddle would be necessary? ANY other way? Thanks.
Great questions! Generally, yes a raddle is necessary for warping from back to front. At this time, we don't have a raddle for the Quartet. We suggest making sure the cross is securely on your hand. You can warp in several groups, one-inch at a time and then sley them individually. That will help create less tangles and hopefully provide a less nerve-wracking experience! If you have any further questions, you can e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com.
You can make your own raddle easily, it's just a piece of wood cut to length (usually hardware store/big box stores will cut this for you), with nails banged in every inch or 1/2 inch, whatever you prefer, then just put elastics on the top of the nails to keep the warp in place. Tie or clamp onto the back beam (since in this case it's basically a dowel, I'm thinking I'll just tie mine on securely if I decide to upgrade my Cricket to this - it's pretty clever!). Happy weaving!
@@adventuresinweaving We'd love to help you avoid ending up with a rats nest when you're warping with the Quartet. Please e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com or call us at 303-442-3212 :)
Great question! The 8, 10, and 12 dent reeds will provide the same amount of weaving versatility. The major differences between an 8 and a 12 is that the 8 allows for more heavier yarns than the 12. We think that you will be happy working with a 12-dent reed! schachtspindle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/reed-size-sett-chart.pdf
This entire series is so invaluable to those of us without teachers. Sometimes the books just can't explain as well as a visual image, and these videos are top notch. I can't wait to put the Quartet on top of my old Cricket and give it a new life.
Thank you for the kind words! If you have any questions regarding your Cricket Quartet or the course, feel free to e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com. We'd love to be of help and are excited to see what you weave! :)
Best tutorial I've seen yet. Have not warped my first time yet, still too nervous to try. Everyone emphasizes keeping the crossover intact, but I haven't been able to figure out what the point of the crossover is.
Thank you for the kind words! We encourage you giving it a try and troubleshooting from there! You can also take our free online course, "Getting Started with the Cricket Quartet" to help you kickstart your Quartet journey - textileschool.schachtspindle.com/courses/getting-started-with-the-cricket-quartet And, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@schachtspindle.com or call us at 303-442-3212!
@@schachtspindle The getting started guide is very helpful. Thanks to you all for making that available.
Great information, it seems so confusing but your way of explaining things is a little less daunting now, thank you ;)
Thank you for your kind words! If anything seems confusing and you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com :) We're happy to help!
Is there any other option besides threading the reed while holding the cross in the hand? That method usually creates a mess for me and is nervewracking. I guess a raddle would be necessary? ANY other way? Thanks.
Great questions! Generally, yes a raddle is necessary for warping from back to front. At this time, we don't have a raddle for the Quartet. We suggest making sure the cross is securely on your hand. You can warp in several groups, one-inch at a time and then sley them individually. That will help create less tangles and hopefully provide a less nerve-wracking experience! If you have any further questions, you can e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com.
You can make your own raddle easily, it's just a piece of wood cut to length (usually hardware store/big box stores will cut this for you), with nails banged in every inch or 1/2 inch, whatever you prefer, then just put elastics on the top of the nails to keep the warp in place. Tie or clamp onto the back beam (since in this case it's basically a dowel, I'm thinking I'll just tie mine on securely if I decide to upgrade my Cricket to this - it's pretty clever!). Happy weaving!
@@adventuresinweaving We'd love to help you avoid ending up with a rats nest when you're warping with the Quartet. Please e-mail us at info@schachtspindle.com or call us at 303-442-3212 :)
Where can I get the lovely maroon yarn you are using?
Great question! It's 5/2 Perle Cotton Wine color from Yarn Barn.
My quartet is en route and I ordered a 12 dent reed. Should I have ordered an 8 for more versatility?😢
Great question! The 8, 10, and 12 dent reeds will provide the same amount of weaving versatility. The major differences between an 8 and a 12 is that the 8 allows for more heavier yarns than the 12. We think that you will be happy working with a 12-dent reed! schachtspindle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/reed-size-sett-chart.pdf
What size reed is this? 8 or 12?
It is a 10-dent reed!