Inkle Weaving Basics: Tricks and Tips for Warping and Getting Started

Annie is a dedicated inkle loom weaver with over four decades of experience and loves to share her enthusiasm! Thanks to The Shutter and The Shuttle for filming this video. shutterandshutt...
As a teacher and mentor, she has observed new weavers asking the same set of questions as they first start out. In this video, she demonstrates the basics of warping and answers some of those questions.
Tips include some things that even experienced inkle weavers may not know like:
How to use a quick-release knot to secure the beginning of your threads to the loom while warping
How to change colors as needed with only one knot per color
What is the proper length for heddles and how to test it
What loom makers don't tell you about taking the shortest path and how to prevent the warp from slipping
Also, there is a valuable tip in here for the thing that inkle weavers seem to struggle with the most: getting nice edges! Once you know this, you can eliminate the lumps and bumps forever!
An Inkle Weaving FAQs and Answers page over on Annie’s blog is a great companion to this video. Find it here: aspinnerweaver....
For some free patterns look here: aspinnerweaver....
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[@cuppajavaplease]

Annie, you have been a great inspiration to me in my weaving journey! I have your book "In Celebration of Plainweave" and have created several of your patterns. I now own 2 inkle looms, one is a "monster" floor loom. Thank you for sharing your art!

[@ChrisCope-q9v]

Thank you! This is so clear and understandable, and I loved your relaxed demeanor. Your explanations are wonderful.

[@kzookid2051]

I very much enjoyed your video. Your teaching style is relaxing and easy to follow, and each step is clear as to the how and why. I'm subscribing and looking forward to exploring your channel. Thanks!

[@marysternitzky458]

Thank you! This was a HUGE help for me!

[@SharenSmith-hs8zc]

Thank you for the great beginners video. I am a long time weaver but new to inkle weaving so your instruction was just what I needed. Thanks!

[@viridian4388]

I'm getting real tired of these clickbait thumbnails! It has nothing to do with the video!

[@caroltuttle-pilling1114]

Great video. Thank you for making it. I found it very helpful.

[@clemencenoel8021]

J'aime ce que vous faites j'en ai fait 2 mais je ne comprends pas l'anglais 😢

[@slimekittenv]

I got an inkle loom in a lot with a table loom and had no clue how to use it thanks for this resource

[@lorainew4281]

It's great to see you on You Tube! I have and love all your books and have been so inspired by your beautiful bands! Thank you for this video, it is very helpful, especially only tying the threads once - now I know I've been doing it correctly!

[@ASpinnerWeaver]

Thanks for the kind words! There is more than one way to do everything.

[@lanapeterzon9055]

👍

[@melindajobruning7671]

Could not see you fingers tying on knots. Then you take one loose and Tye on…to what?

[@ASpinnerWeaver]

Each color yarn is tied to itself. In the beginning, the warp is tied in a quick-release knot to the front bar of the loom. When that warp color is no longer needed, it is cut off the spool or cone or skein. Then the knot at the front bar is untied, and the beginning and end of that color are tied together.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

Thank you, I did learn a lot😊😊😊

[@kestrelflight5433]

I’m new to inkle loom weaving and your tips are extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

[@deniseengel1451]

Thank you Annie. A very well done explanation of inkle weaving. I love the tip about putting and keeping tension on your weft thread. So helpful. I look forward to more videos.

[@brendabryant60]

Thank you Annie I watch again to freshen up my memory or any time something isn't going just right.
Thank you so much for your videos and love love love your book. Plain weave is my thing.

[@JenesaRayanne]

I want to make a nice guitar strap

[@missclimpson]

Thanks for this.