Weaving Basics: How to Complete a Woven Wall-Hanging with a Hanging Rod

The Oxford Weaving Studio founder, Cassandra Smith, demonstrates the easiest technique for removing your woven wall-hanging from the loom with a hanging rod.
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The Oxford Weaving Studio is a textile design studio supporting weavers and fibre arts enthusiasts (of all abilities) to discover their style of weaving. Cassandra shares her vast weaving and materials knowledge through a variety of videos, BLOGs, weaving kits and she teaches workshops online and from her studio based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The studio carries a growing selection of colourful yarns & fibres and supplies for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners looking to expand their textile art knowledge.
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[@pattyfulton5197]

Hi Cassandra- thank you for making this video. I was going to try using this technique- however I had put in a row of twining to start my weaving,and put half hitch knots below that. And thought that the warp would not pull…I tested it and it was not going to work. Have you tried this method when there is a row of twining to start and finish the wall hanging? I didnt that was as much of a locking stitch as the half hitch knot.

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Hi Patty, thanks for your query. This technique depends on 3 things: 1. The warp you are using is slippery and strong enough to withstand being pulled through the work. 2. You need to make sure that whatever technique you use at the start and finish of your design simulates plain weave so that the warp doesn’t slip through. And 3. You haven’t woven so tightly that the warp can’t easily move when pulled. I use a slippery mercerised cotton for this technique in the video, but have also used a chunky wool too. It’s best to try a sample first to see what works. I hope that helps?! Cass ☺️

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi, Cass love this idea, weaving in the hanging rod. This technique looks a lot easier and better, from other ways I've seen before.
Love the design and the fibres that you've used in the fringe.
Thanks for sharing this tutorial, and technique for finishing the top.
Hope you keep safe and well.
Love Jen xx

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

You are so welcome! Cass

[@axolotlking1072]

This is so great! I would love to know how to remove a weave from a circular loom? I can't find answers anywhere 😭

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Hi! I'm glad this was helpful. As for the circular loom, it depends on if it has notches or holes in the loom, if it is a metal ring and how it is warped up. All circular looms are generally meant to be part of the project and not removed as they are generally inexpensive compared to a 'proper' frame loom. But circular looms with holes can be warped up differently to remove it... an idea for another video? Failing that, grab your scissors! Cut the warp off and weave all the ends into the project. It's a time-consuming way, but if you are patient, you will be rewarded! Happy Weaving! ☺

[@axolotlking1072]

@@TheOxfordWeavingStudio thankyou!!

[@erinobrien4166]

Thank you so much for this, I’m just starting out and this is a much better technique than what I had been using... love your work!

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Thanks! And glad I can help Erin! Have a great weekend! ☺️