Cute! I think all forms of cloth making is addictive, at least it is like that for me. I just love the idea of getting a piece of string, and by making knots and loops and whatever, you transform it into something wearable or decorative. It is pure magic and mankind have been doing it ever since it came into existence. It's absolutely wonderful to see that even leaves, strings of natural fibre, strip lears of trees can be worked the same way. man's creative knows no bounds.
I just went onto E-Bay and bought one of these. I love your video. It's very clear and makes it look like such fun I had to have one of my own. Thanks!
When I was a kid I used one of these looms to make potholders. It's an effective loom, but very slow and tedious compared with a more traditional loom. Anyway, this brings back memories!
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. I just bought one of these at the thrift shop and now I know exactly what to do with it. Thanks again! ♥️
Really enjoyed your video and got a good laugh at end with the final coment about the adctiviness of it. I have a loom, similar. It is a child's toy that I bought in England in car boot sale. I can make long strips of fabric with it. Your right it is adictive and great fun. I can see your favourite color is blue. well done.
I am really enjoying the music in the background it keep me focused on the video Great choice! Thanks for sharing this video and now i want to buy this weave loom
@auntmehitable It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, but then you need to have the inspiration and energy to make something from the little squares. Although, who ever said there's anything wrong with a stack of little squares?
I made a hat with the blue squares. Patterns can be found if you google "Weave-it patterns". Weave-it was the name of the 4" loom popular back in the 1930s and 1940s. Thanks for asking!
I had this loom when I was a pre-teen. I made a bunch of mohair squares with 2 colors; I never did anything with them. I do not know what happened to the loom. But, it did send me on my way to learn how to weave.
@MsBananabutt No, this particular loom is only a 4" loom, but you can buy other larger rigid heddle looms, like the Schacht Cricket which weaves 11" wide. You can also buy other larger-sized square looms.
@valentinaarroyo Hi! I have never used a butterfly loom but have seen them for sale online and in stores. This loom is not for sale in stores, just at antique shops.
Thank you so much for posting this! I just found that thing in my attic, no idea how to use it right, because the metal bars that keep it from "falling apart" were missing! Now I know how to fix that. Nice little weaving toy. :)
Just a tip... when removing. It removes easier If you take the two side rods off first. Then the prong sides rotate and square falls off them easy.. then just slide square off rods. 😉
Seems like it's purpose was to allow the quilter to manufacture her own squares for quilting when yarn was on hand but material wasn't or not in desired pattern.
@SecretAirY If you're really interested in weaving, you may want to look into a rigid heddle loom. You can warp it to make something longer, like a scarf. This little loom can only make a 4" square.
I "inherited" one of these looms from my grandmother (no instructions with it), and was able to find another one (with instructions) on eBay......I really enjoyed your video & am hoping that I have the patience to make things on it... Just out of curiosity; How long does it take you to do 1 square? I'm assuming it's much quicker now that you're experienced:) Thanks again for this video!
Here I am 15 years in the future, a devotee of visible mending, wondering if those finished squares can be used as patches themselves? Seems like they could be done in different sizes to cover the holes in clothing; several different colors; different yarns and threads; stiched down to the clothing with differently colored thread. Eek, my mind is boggling!
@KniftyKnitter Nothing wrong at all with a stack of squares....at some point in time, they'll come in handy for something, I'm sure. Thanks for your answer....I appreciate it!
A traditional-sized kilt will need 648 4" Wonder Weave (or Weave-It) squares, give or take a few. For a modern kilt, cut that number in half. Better get weaving.
@asmagohary You're in a land famous for it's fine cotton textiles and you want a tiny hobby loom? I'm sure there's a rich history of craft weaving right outside your door!
I bought one of these looms for $2 at a Salvation Army thrift store here in N.California. I have no idea what to do with it though, weaving a hundred squares to sew together seems like tedious work. I'll figure it out, I'm sure 😀
Cute! I think all forms of cloth making is addictive, at least it is like that for me. I just love the idea of getting a piece of string, and by making knots and loops and whatever, you transform it into something wearable or decorative. It is pure magic and mankind have been doing it ever since it came into existence. It's absolutely wonderful to see that even leaves, strings of natural fibre, strip lears of trees can be worked the same way. man's creative knows no bounds.
I just went onto E-Bay and bought one of these. I love your video. It's very clear and makes it look like such fun I had to have one of my own. Thanks!
This made me appreciate the mechanized process so much more. I can't even imagine how prohibitively expensive clothing would be without it.
When I was a kid I used one of these looms to make potholders. It's an effective loom, but very slow and tedious compared with a more traditional loom. Anyway, this brings back memories!
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. I just bought one of these at the thrift shop and now I know exactly what to do with it. Thanks again! ♥️
love this, im making a blanket weaving little pieces like this together, its very theraputic
Really enjoyed your video and got a good laugh at end with the final coment about the adctiviness of it. I have a loom, similar. It is a child's toy that I bought in England in car boot sale. I can make long strips of fabric with it. Your right it is adictive and great fun. I can see your favourite color is blue. well done.
I am really enjoying the music in the background it keep me focused on the video Great choice! Thanks for sharing this video and now i want to buy this weave loom
Karen Threlkeld same
@auntmehitable It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, but then you need to have the inspiration and energy to make something from the little squares. Although, who ever said there's anything wrong with a stack of little squares?
I made a hat with the blue squares. Patterns can be found if you google "Weave-it patterns". Weave-it was the name of the 4" loom popular back in the 1930s and 1940s. Thanks for asking!
I had this loom when I was a pre-teen. I made a bunch of mohair squares with 2 colors; I never did anything with them. I do not know what happened to the loom. But, it did send me on my way to learn how to weave.
@MsBananabutt No, this particular loom is only a 4" loom, but you can buy other larger rigid heddle looms, like the Schacht Cricket which weaves 11" wide. You can also buy other larger-sized square looms.
@valentinaarroyo Hi! I have never used a butterfly loom but have seen them for sale online and in stores. This loom is not for sale in stores, just at antique shops.
Thank you so much for posting this!
I just found that thing in my attic, no idea how to use it right, because the metal bars that keep it from "falling apart" were missing!
Now I know how to fix that. Nice little weaving toy. :)
I just got mine at Value Village for $2.99! Thanks for the video, I'm ready to weave now
I had a loom early 60s which worked by having a square bar with slots which was rotated after each pass.
i wish i could buy one of those again... and thanks for all your videos!
peace, grace
Everything in miniature - and its such a stable structure too !
WHY am I watching this??? there's something captivating about craftmanship...
I found mine at a thrift store for about $6. The rigid heddle makes it a neat little loom to use. Have fun with yours!
Just a tip... when removing. It removes easier If you take the two side rods off first. Then the prong sides rotate and square falls off them easy.. then just slide square off rods. 😉
Seems like it's purpose was to allow the quilter to manufacture her own squares for quilting when yarn was on hand but material wasn't or not in desired pattern.
This is just what I need. I am going shopping for a Wonder Weave!
That's neat! I like the idea of that and it looks easy too.
@SecretAirY If you're really interested in weaving, you may want to look into a rigid heddle loom. You can warp it to make something longer, like a scarf. This little loom can only make a 4" square.
Awesome! I picked one up today at a local used store for $2. In original box shipped from New York.
It's from Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E flat major.
Perfect pitch gang
I've just found another method to weave my slings :) Thank you!
I "inherited" one of these looms from my grandmother (no instructions with it), and was able to find another one (with instructions) on eBay......I really enjoyed your video & am hoping that I have the patience to make things on it...
Just out of curiosity; How long does it take you to do 1 square? I'm assuming it's much quicker now that you're experienced:)
Thanks again for this video!
If you search around, you'll find people who make the 4" square wooden ones that are modeled after the Weave-Its. Not quite the same but they're fun.
@TulipWife you can make them different colors and sew them together to make like a bag or something
Crud...yet another gizmo that I've never seen before and want!
@webkinz7172 I've seen some blankets online. I can't imagine how long that would take!
Wow, this is probably the simplest small loom I've seen! Does it come in larger sizes?
@Greencat7 Yes, you could join the squares with crochet. You could also sew them.
Just got one of these on eBay for $5, can't wait to use it!
Here I am 15 years in the future, a devotee of visible mending, wondering if those finished squares can be used as patches themselves? Seems like they could be done in different sizes to cover the holes in clothing; several different colors; different yarns and threads; stiched down to the clothing with differently colored thread. Eek, my mind is boggling!
@sofiasali This particular loom is only available second hand from antique stores or ebay.
Very nice. Can you advice me from where could I buy a machine like this to gift my granddaughter.
Thanks received mine today. Followed booklet; but I really like a video better
Would it be possible to crochet the little loops once you take it off? Kind of the way you do on the old pot holder looms.
@KniftyKnitter
Nothing wrong at all with a stack of squares....at some point in time, they'll come in handy for something, I'm sure.
Thanks for your answer....I appreciate it!
I am discovering this beautiful craft. Do you have bigger looms?
Alas, they're no longer "new." I found mine in an antique store for about $6.00 (US).
@pop41us Hi. You can either crochet them together. Even better is sewing them.
Cute gadget, but I prefer the more contemporary pocket looms, which are sturdier.
What symphony is this? It sounds so familiar.
Would love an updated tutorial as this goes to fast and not sure how to lace it
Great design!
Esta muy chevere ,pero donde podemos comprar este pequeño telar.
Wow! I'm dyslexic, but I think I could still do this! Maybe even without wanting to find out how far I can throw it...
hi how would you make the square large like how would you add on more rope to make say a scarf or hat? thanks for the upload =)
that's pretty cool. but how many do i need to make a kilt?
A traditional-sized kilt will need 648 4" Wonder Weave (or Weave-It) squares, give or take a few. For a modern kilt, cut that number in half. Better get weaving.
Very wonderfull, the principe of weaving.
I find 4 yds is always short for me. Any advice on this?
Hi! Please, can you give me the link where I can buy these machines?
Ebay
So how long did it take you to make one square?
@asmagohary
You're in a land famous for it's fine cotton textiles and you want a tiny hobby loom? I'm sure there's a rich history of craft weaving right outside your door!
Hola quiero saber donde puedo conseguir este telar y si tienen el telar de mariposa gracias.
A small shuttle to wrap the weft yarn around might make it go faster.
What do you do with the squares?
donde puedo conseguir ese artículo, vivo en Colombia
interesante pero donde conseguir uno asi soy de Chile
they don't sell this anymore?? =( aww
I’d like to get one of this
That would be one teeny, tiny shuttle. Cute!
show uns what you do with the sqares! A blanket?
I bought one of these looms for $2 at a Salvation Army thrift store here in N.California. I have no idea what to do with it though, weaving a hundred squares to sew together seems like tedious work. I'll figure it out, I'm sure 😀
Bellisimo!!!!! como puedo conseguirlo en Argentina? saludos
You make a bunch of 4" squares, and then stitch them together. There are patterns for clothes, hats, and afghans. Thanks!
hi can you please tell me whare i can purchase this loom from please
+joanne currie I found mine on etsy.com - just do a search! Good luck!
+joanne currie You can sometimes find them on Ebay also. It's hit and miss, like a flea market, but a fun expedition.
Where can I get one of those?
como puedo comprar un telar pequeño o grande ?por favor necesito información.
Wow I could not be bothered with that but I can see that it would be quite relaxing if you had the patients for it.
Where did u get that
such dramatic music for somethign so simple!
I made a hat with 13 squares, and now I'm working on a blanket.
@KniftyKnitter
Sounds like quilt material!
Dónde puedo comprar telar mariposa en USA?
omg. i hav this music on my ipod. nd those things look soooooo cute!
whats that song called lol
Wow!!! I want one!!!
Square shop adres Wich place telme
Me parece muy interesante y me gustaría que avanzaran en el tema
This in no 'wonder loom' it is a rainy day activity for kids.
Sqair shop adras give me Wich please telme
you might try using an old tatting shuttle.
Antique store. It was $5 (USD).
wow i finally understand how a loom works, haha
@TulipWife If you google "eloomanation" you'll get some ideas--everything from blankets to clothing, if you have the patience.
The music made this hilarious to me...
Maybe, if you stitched four together.
@sonia7099 Try ebay or an antique store.
u should take all those squares and sew them into a blanket
This is like Kain Tenun Traditional in Indonesia
Well done, thanks
The video doesn't show how to make the squares into a blanket or whatever.
excellent !
Thanks