I've been weaving for over fifty years, and this is the first time I've heard of this handy chart. Learned something new today, and I suspect I'll be thanking you many times in the future!
I downloaded the chart and have calculated to get the numbers in to the metrical system, a much easier calculation than trying to figure it out myself (and would I even think it was possible?) and cheaper than buying a new reed when EPI and dent differs. Thank you for giving us these tips and thanks to Jane Stafford for making the chart.
It took me awhile to get my head wrapped around the conversion chart. It definitely saves you from buying new reeds if you don't have to right away. Another trick I learned is that reeds from narrower looms work if your warp isn't wider than the reed. I found some very inexpensive 22" reeds at a garage sale they work on my 36" just fine
Thanks for the explanation, great video! Off topic, but will you be doing another weave along like you did in October? It would be so much fun to participate in one!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Yes! There will definitely be more Weave Alongs this year! I'll be sure to provide a big heads up beforehand so you can join us!
That is super nifty. Is there a point where it isn't advised that you make due with the reed that you have but rather exand your reed assortment to the correct count? I would have figured that if I had a 12 dent reed and used a highly chunky yarn (I'm a knitter turned weaver) that I would run the risk of ruining my warp by wearing it down. Vice versa, if I put too many yarns into each dent, maybe the quality of my clothe would be reduced?
Thanks so much for the comment and the great question! I would be more concerned with a chunky yarn not gracefully sliding through the dents of the reed, versus the opposite challenge. Personally, I have an 8-dent and a 12-dent reed, which cover my bases. Because I use a cotton carpet warp for most of my projects, the spacing is typically 8 or 12 epi. Ultimately, I think the trick is matching your reed to the way you like to weave! And that'll simply take time & experience! Let me know if you have follow-up questions - I'm happy to help!
Hi Diane! So, your project calls for 10 ends per inch and you have a 12 dent reed? Is that correct? If that's the case, I would recommend that you use a sequence like this: 1-1-1-1-1-0-1-1-1-1-1-0 The idea is simply to spread out your warp yarns as evenly as possible. So, skipping a dent in the middle and the end of each inch should fit the bill! Let me know if you have follow up questions!
Good morning…. (Please don’t call the firing squad yet….) help me see what I didn’t see. I have a 10 dpi reed and the pattern calls for 36 epi….I don’t see 36 under the 10 column….I see 35 and 37. Does it mean that I can/must go either way?
Hi, Camilo! No, you can simply add an additional yarn to the 35 sequence. It's no problem to tweak it! The end goal is 36 ends per inch, no matter how you get there. You've got this!
Thank you for posting this! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. If I substitute the reed say from a 10 to a 12. Does that change the amount of yarn I will need for my project?
@@eamaples Great question! It's all about the spacing of your warp yarns. The type of reed you use should support your epi. If you tweak the epi, ultimately that is what would affect the count. Does that help?
Hi! The chart is simply a tool to help space your project. It doesn't assist with determining the total number of ends. To find a total number of ends, decide how close you want your warp yarns to be (epi) and multiply that number by your desired width of 25". Hope that helps!
@@jukka556 It might be easier to think in terms of inches. If you want the final size to be 25" and your guess is 10% shrinkage, I would start with 28" wide. (28" - 10% is a little more than 25".) Then, multiply 28" by your ends per inch to get your total. But honestly, there are a different ways to get there! You can do it!!
I love janes school it’s amazing
You just answered a burning question for this beginner!!!😍
Oh, I'm so glad!! If you have other questions pop up, you're always welcome to drop me a line!
thank you so much for letting me know such a thing exists! How much time I've wasted doing math I don't even want to consider
You're so welcome! This can definitely help you avoid a little bit of math!
I've been weaving for over fifty years, and this is the first time I've heard of this handy chart. Learned something new today, and I suspect I'll be thanking you many times in the future!
Oh wow! That's great! It's a handy tool to have - especially when the math is weird! Thanks so much for your comment!!
Thanks for this! I'm very new to the floor loom world and this is going to be so helpful.
Oh, I'm so glad it was helpful!!
I downloaded the chart and have calculated to get the numbers in to the metrical system, a much easier calculation than trying to figure it out myself (and would I even think it was possible?) and cheaper than buying a new reed when EPI and dent differs. Thank you for giving us these tips and thanks to Jane Stafford for making the chart.
I'm so glad it was helpful! Yay!
It took me awhile to get my head wrapped around the conversion chart. It definitely saves you from buying new reeds if you don't have to right away. Another trick I learned is that reeds from narrower looms work if your warp isn't wider than the reed. I found some very inexpensive 22" reeds at a garage sale they work on my 36" just fine
Susan, that's a great tip!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Thank you!!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Enlightening!
I'm glad you liked it!!
Thanks for the explanation, great video! Off topic, but will you be doing another weave along like you did in October? It would be so much fun to participate in one!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Yes! There will definitely be more Weave Alongs this year! I'll be sure to provide a big heads up beforehand so you can join us!
Awesome Thanks!
My pleasure!
That is super nifty. Is there a point where it isn't advised that you make due with the reed that you have but rather exand your reed assortment to the correct count? I would have figured that if I had a 12 dent reed and used a highly chunky yarn (I'm a knitter turned weaver) that I would run the risk of ruining my warp by wearing it down. Vice versa, if I put too many yarns into each dent, maybe the quality of my clothe would be reduced?
Thanks so much for the comment and the great question! I would be more concerned with a chunky yarn not gracefully sliding through the dents of the reed, versus the opposite challenge.
Personally, I have an 8-dent and a 12-dent reed, which cover my bases. Because I use a cotton carpet warp for most of my projects, the spacing is typically 8 or 12 epi.
Ultimately, I think the trick is matching your reed to the way you like to weave! And that'll simply take time & experience!
Let me know if you have follow-up questions - I'm happy to help!
I have a 12 dent but need 10 dent. I don’t see 10 in the 12 column🤷♀️
Hi Diane! So, your project calls for 10 ends per inch and you have a 12 dent reed? Is that correct?
If that's the case, I would recommend that you use a sequence like this: 1-1-1-1-1-0-1-1-1-1-1-0
The idea is simply to spread out your warp yarns as evenly as possible. So, skipping a dent in the middle and the end of each inch should fit the bill! Let me know if you have follow up questions!
@@ActonCreative thank you for your quick reply!!! Your videos are so helpful. Merry Christmas:)
@@dianerobinson1946 You're very welcome!! Merry Christmas to you!!!
Good morning…. (Please don’t call the firing squad yet….) help me see what I didn’t see. I have a 10 dpi reed and the pattern calls for 36 epi….I don’t see 36 under the 10 column….I see 35 and 37. Does it mean that I can/must go either way?
Hi, Camilo! No, you can simply add an additional yarn to the 35 sequence. It's no problem to tweak it! The end goal is 36 ends per inch, no matter how you get there. You've got this!
Thank you for posting this! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
If I substitute the reed say from a 10 to a 12. Does that change the amount of yarn I will need for my project?
@@eamaples Great question! It's all about the spacing of your warp yarns. The type of reed you use should support your epi.
If you tweak the epi, ultimately that is what would affect the count. Does that help?
@@ActonCreative Yes, that makes sense. Thank you so much for answering!
@@eamaples Anytime! Let me know if you have follow up questions!
This is all too complicated. I have a 12 and my dent, I want my project to be 9' x 25" wide. How does this chart help me find out how much ends I need
Hi! The chart is simply a tool to help space your project. It doesn't assist with determining the total number of ends.
To find a total number of ends, decide how close you want your warp yarns to be (epi) and multiply that number by your desired width of 25".
Hope that helps!
@ActonCreative I'm want to make a table runner and if I pick 32 x25 = 800 ends and do I add my shrinkage to the 800
@@jukka556 That is one way to do it, yes!
@ActonCreative So my 10 % comes out to be 900 so I need 900 yard for my warp?
@@jukka556 It might be easier to think in terms of inches. If you want the final size to be 25" and your guess is 10% shrinkage, I would start with 28" wide.
(28" - 10% is a little more than 25".)
Then, multiply 28" by your ends per inch to get your total. But honestly, there are a different ways to get there! You can do it!!