When I wind yarn, whether for bobbins or warp, etc., I put the cones in an old (very large, like for 30 or more ounces of ground) coffee canister. I have also used an angel food cake pan, and a paper towel roll holder to hold the cones in one place.
I absolutely love your videos! I lost my sense of balance, feeling and strength in my hands, and cannot stand for very long due to a spine injury and surgery, and had to stop most of my normal recreational activities while I heal. I started exploring new hobbies with knitting looms (I used to crochet when I was much younger, but cannot feel the tension on the yarn to crochet or knit with needles). Knitting looms were fun for the first 6 or 7 scarves and a 2 panel blanket I made for my wife, but I wanted something I could be more creative on. Enter the Rigid Heddle Loom discovery! Your videos have helped to make it much more understandable for me, as well as the book "Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom". I bought my first RHL last week and have started a scarf with some of my acrylic yarn that fits the 7.5 dent heddle, just so I could practice warping and some basic patterns. I have some very nice wool yarn (sourced from a small local business) that was very expensive compared to the acrylic that I have plans for to make some colorful scarves for my wife and myself. I think my first actual project is going to be some dish towels with cotton yarn though. I think that I can find some decent 8/4 that would be a good fit on my 7.5 dent heddle, though if I need to I can snag a 12.5 dent at my local yarn store and some cheaper 8/2 at a larger retailer. Thank you for the quality videos and detailed explanations of what you are doing, as well as including your tips and tricks to make things a bit easier. I was worried that I would have hard time finding new hobbies, especially since mine revolved around motorcycles, airplanes, and being physically active. It was definitely a reach making my way to weaving, but a very happy reach in the end!! Keep up the great videos!
Your comment is touching me deeply. I'm glad to know that my videos could help a little bit 🧡 I wish you so much fun in this new hobby! I'm sure your dishtowels and colorful scarves will be wonderful 😄
Beautifully done! I love making dishtowels and I have always used 8/4 on a 12 dent. I am anxious to try your warp pattern and I'm looking forward to the next video. Thank you and God bless.
I’m about to get into my first loom and am thinking I’d start with a rigid heddle loom. Dishcloths would certainly be among my first projects so this size would be great. Can you tell me about your loom? Looking forward to part 2! :)
Sure! I have an Ashford 32" (80cm) rigid heddle loom. With this width, I manage to weave baby blankets, scarves and of course dishtowels 😊 let me know if you have any other question!
Subject: Loom Advice Needed Hello, I've been a dedicated follower of your videos since the beginning, even before your first live stream. Your content is fantastic! I currently own a Dorothy 4-shaft table loom, but I'm considering adding a rigid heddle loom to my collection for its reputed ease of use. As someone who uses both types, could you share your thoughts on whether a rigid heddle loom would provide a smoother experience it would be used primarily for tea towels. Would I be happy with the type of patterns I can create being a new user with it. Dealing with the heddles on my Dorothy loom has been a bit challenging. Your insights would greatly help in my decision-making process. Warm regards, Mike
Hello Mike! I'm glad to hear from you again 😊 I hope that you are doing well! That is one big question! I don't have the perfect answer, but I do have a few insights to help you in your decision. First of all, I agree that it is easier to use the rigid heddle loom, especially when it comes to warping. It can be done quickly: threading the heddles and slaying the reed are made simultaneously! You mention having problems with your heddles on your Dorothy loom. Another great thing about the rigid heddle is that the heddles are rigid! Haha! this means that they will not move around or slip as we try to thead them! So yes, you might find that easier. Plus, the plastic is white and I find that this helps seeing the holes and slot more clearly. As for the options of patterns, I understand your concern. Rigid heddle looms are typically designed for plain weave. This being said, many weavers add heddles or heddle rods and still manage to create 4-shaft pattern on their loom. But of course, this is more complicated. If you decided to stick with the plain weave, well there are still a lot to do and experience. I believe that there are many different color plays that can be done! Also, intricate design can be done with a simple pickup stick. Coming from a 4-shaft loom, you might feel limited at first, but I believe that there are always ways to be creative and have fun with it (plus I have a few cool patterns on my channel 😄) Do you know which kind of yarns you wish to use for your dishtowels? Depending on the weight, it might be necessary to invest in a new heddle right from the beginning in order to allow the weaving of finer yarns. I often weave my towels with 8/2 cotton. I have used my 10, 12.5 and 15 DPI heddles for that. Those all give different results, and I love them all. Still, to use the 10 and 12.5 heddles, I double my warp. This gives a bit of a basket weave effet. That's a lot of information and I feel like I just scratched the surface 😅 there are a lot of things to consider when buying a new loom. And I might be biased, but I love my rigid heddle loom 🩵 I hope this helped you! Let me know if you have any other questions 😊
I made a rigid heddle loom out of pallet wood and popsicle sticks for the heddle, even though I sanded the popsicle sticks to make them narrower I still ended up with 6 dent. I can’t make a balanced weave with 8/4 but I was still able to do this project by doing double picks on the up and down sheds, the pattern isn’t exactly like this one but it’s close.
Hello, I an enjoying your videos very much. So glad you are doing this very timely video. I am new to weaving, have done 2 small towels (I have a 30cm Knitter's loom). Just rec'd a yarn shipment from Hobbii and you are so right...the cones are huge esp when I realized each was a mile of yarn! Anyway, I wanted to ask about the warping and the over under. How important is it to go over under alternating? What happens if you find yourself going over the bar with each warp? What problems does that cause? Because of course on my last effort I realized too late I was not going over under...just over. It didn't seem to cause a problem that I could see with my novice eye...Thank you!
Hi! That's a good question! I thought I explained it in one of my video, but I can't find which one 🙃 In my opinion, the "over and under" rule is mostly a way to explain how to manage the warp thread around the apron. Like a way to vulgarize whay to do with the thread. But, if this doesn't speak to you, keep in mind thst what is really important is that the warp thread needs to go around the back apron. Normally, it would go once over, once under, but always around. Myself when I warp, I mainly focus on making sure it goes around the apron. If the thread doesn't go around the apron, then it has nothing to hold onto. You could then see your loop grabbing onto your heddle instead than onto the apron. I believe that there are as many ways to warp a loom as there are weavers! What works for one doesn't always work for another. Just like the "over and under" doesn't help me so much but surely helps others 😄 I hope my explanation could help you! Let me know of anything wasn't clear!
@@Curly_n_Yarny Hi! thanks for answering. I just finished warping my next little project, I'm experimenting with different yarns, dents etc., and this time made sure to 'over under'. What I see is the tension in the up and down sheds is consistent and even, unlike the previous one that I referred to where the tension in the down shed was loose. So no need to insert anything to make up for the slack. Much better weaving that way! Thank you again.
Hey Mylana. As always, you make me smile. Another great video. Just one question: are you looping through both holes and slots? So this is double warped? I just bought two boxes of 8/4 cotton, so your video is perfect!
Hi Deb! Actually, I singled my warp threads. I pulled only one loop in each slots while direct warping. Then, I put one thread in each holes and left one thread in the slots. I hope this helps 😊
Lol I appreciate your 8/4 pun on your message board behind you😂
Hahaha thank you!! 😂
When I wind yarn, whether for bobbins or warp, etc., I put the cones in an old (very large, like for 30 or more ounces of ground) coffee canister. I have also used an angel food cake pan, and a paper towel roll holder to hold the cones in one place.
Oh!! Those a great ideas! I'll have to look into those and "upgrade" my salad bowl 😄 Thank you!
Oh, really looking forward to this project.
Thank you! Part 2 is coming soon 🥰
How is the feel of this cotton compared to Maurice Brassard cotton?
So far, I'd say pretty similar. I think I'll have a better idea once it's off the loom and wet finished
Well done!!
Thank you! 😄
I absolutely love your videos! I lost my sense of balance, feeling and strength in my hands, and cannot stand for very long due to a spine injury and surgery, and had to stop most of my normal recreational activities while I heal. I started exploring new hobbies with knitting looms (I used to crochet when I was much younger, but cannot feel the tension on the yarn to crochet or knit with needles). Knitting looms were fun for the first 6 or 7 scarves and a 2 panel blanket I made for my wife, but I wanted something I could be more creative on. Enter the Rigid Heddle Loom discovery! Your videos have helped to make it much more understandable for me, as well as the book "Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom". I bought my first RHL last week and have started a scarf with some of my acrylic yarn that fits the 7.5 dent heddle, just so I could practice warping and some basic patterns. I have some very nice wool yarn (sourced from a small local business) that was very expensive compared to the acrylic that I have plans for to make some colorful scarves for my wife and myself. I think my first actual project is going to be some dish towels with cotton yarn though. I think that I can find some decent 8/4 that would be a good fit on my 7.5 dent heddle, though if I need to I can snag a 12.5 dent at my local yarn store and some cheaper 8/2 at a larger retailer. Thank you for the quality videos and detailed explanations of what you are doing, as well as including your tips and tricks to make things a bit easier. I was worried that I would have hard time finding new hobbies, especially since mine revolved around motorcycles, airplanes, and being physically active. It was definitely a reach making my way to weaving, but a very happy reach in the end!! Keep up the great videos!
Your comment is touching me deeply. I'm glad to know that my videos could help a little bit 🧡 I wish you so much fun in this new hobby! I'm sure your dishtowels and colorful scarves will be wonderful 😄
Beautifully done! I love making dishtowels and I have always used 8/4 on a 12 dent. I am anxious to try your warp pattern and I'm looking forward to the next video. Thank you and God bless.
Thank you so much 🥰 the next video should be out in a few weeks!
I’m about to get into my first loom and am thinking I’d start with a rigid heddle loom. Dishcloths would certainly be among my first projects so this size would be great. Can you tell me about your loom? Looking forward to part 2! :)
Sure! I have an Ashford 32" (80cm) rigid heddle loom. With this width, I manage to weave baby blankets, scarves and of course dishtowels 😊 let me know if you have any other question!
Looking forward to seeing the weaving showing the houndstooth pattern! Very interesting!
Thank you!! I can't wait to share it with you 😊 the next video should be out in a few weeks 😁
This is great thank you so much! Can you please tell me what you are using as you wind the warp on? Is it a thick craft paper?
Yes, it is! I sticked pieces of craft paper onto the strips of cardboards that came with my loom. I find that it helps to put he craft paper in place.
Subject: Loom Advice Needed
Hello,
I've been a dedicated follower of your videos since the beginning, even before your first live stream. Your content is fantastic! I currently own a Dorothy 4-shaft table loom, but I'm considering adding a rigid heddle loom to my collection for its reputed ease of use. As someone who uses both types, could you share your thoughts on whether a rigid heddle loom would provide a smoother experience it would be used primarily for tea towels. Would I be happy with the type of patterns I can create being a new user with it. Dealing with the heddles on my Dorothy loom has been a bit challenging. Your insights would greatly help in my decision-making process.
Warm regards,
Mike
Hello Mike! I'm glad to hear from you again 😊 I hope that you are doing well!
That is one big question! I don't have the perfect answer, but I do have a few insights to help you in your decision.
First of all, I agree that it is easier to use the rigid heddle loom, especially when it comes to warping. It can be done quickly: threading the heddles and slaying the reed are made simultaneously!
You mention having problems with your heddles on your Dorothy loom. Another great thing about the rigid heddle is that the heddles are rigid! Haha! this means that they will not move around or slip as we try to thead them! So yes, you might find that easier. Plus, the plastic is white and I find that this helps seeing the holes and slot more clearly.
As for the options of patterns, I understand your concern. Rigid heddle looms are typically designed for plain weave. This being said, many weavers add heddles or heddle rods and still manage to create 4-shaft pattern on their loom. But of course, this is more complicated.
If you decided to stick with the plain weave, well there are still a lot to do and experience. I believe that there are many different color plays that can be done! Also, intricate design can be done with a simple pickup stick.
Coming from a 4-shaft loom, you might feel limited at first, but I believe that there are always ways to be creative and have fun with it (plus I have a few cool patterns on my channel 😄)
Do you know which kind of yarns you wish to use for your dishtowels? Depending on the weight, it might be necessary to invest in a new heddle right from the beginning in order to allow the weaving of finer yarns.
I often weave my towels with 8/2 cotton. I have used my 10, 12.5 and 15 DPI heddles for that. Those all give different results, and I love them all. Still, to use the 10 and 12.5 heddles, I double my warp. This gives a bit of a basket weave effet.
That's a lot of information and I feel like I just scratched the surface 😅 there are a lot of things to consider when buying a new loom. And I might be biased, but I love my rigid heddle loom 🩵
I hope this helped you! Let me know if you have any other questions 😊
I made a rigid heddle loom out of pallet wood and popsicle sticks for the heddle, even though I sanded the popsicle sticks to make them narrower I still ended up with 6 dent. I can’t make a balanced weave with 8/4 but I was still able to do this project by doing double picks on the up and down sheds, the pattern isn’t exactly like this one but it’s close.
Oh wow!! I'm so impressed! I would love to see your loom 😃 And I'm glad to know that you managed to adapt the pattern, that awesome 🥰
I really want to get into weaving and love watching your videos! They're very informative and relaxing, plus I love the yarn puns on the board haha
Hahahah!! I'm so glad you are enjoying my puns 😂 I'm really proud of this one hahah! Thank you!
Hello, I an enjoying your videos very much. So glad you are doing this very timely video. I am new to weaving, have done 2 small towels (I have a 30cm Knitter's loom). Just rec'd a yarn shipment from Hobbii and you are so right...the cones are huge esp when I realized each was a mile of yarn! Anyway, I wanted to ask about the warping and the over under. How important is it to go over under alternating? What happens if you find yourself going over the bar with each warp? What problems does that cause? Because of course on my last effort I realized too late I was not going over under...just over. It didn't seem to cause a problem that I could see with my novice eye...Thank you!
Hi! That's a good question! I thought I explained it in one of my video, but I can't find which one 🙃 In my opinion, the "over and under" rule is mostly a way to explain how to manage the warp thread around the apron. Like a way to vulgarize whay to do with the thread. But, if this doesn't speak to you, keep in mind thst what is really important is that the warp thread needs to go around the back apron. Normally, it would go once over, once under, but always around. Myself when I warp, I mainly focus on making sure it goes around the apron.
If the thread doesn't go around the apron, then it has nothing to hold onto. You could then see your loop grabbing onto your heddle instead than onto the apron.
I believe that there are as many ways to warp a loom as there are weavers! What works for one doesn't always work for another. Just like the "over and under" doesn't help me so much but surely helps others 😄 I hope my explanation could help you! Let me know of anything wasn't clear!
@@Curly_n_Yarny Hi! thanks for answering. I just finished warping my next little project, I'm experimenting with different yarns, dents etc., and this time made sure to 'over under'. What I see is the tension in the up and down sheds is consistent and even, unlike the previous one that I referred to where the tension in the down shed was loose. So no need to insert anything to make up for the slack. Much better weaving that way! Thank you again.
That's awesome!! I wish you lots of fun weaving this new project 😊
Hey Mylana. As always, you make me smile. Another great video. Just one question: are you looping through both holes and slots? So this is double warped? I just bought two boxes of 8/4 cotton, so your video is perfect!
Btw I didn't find where I can buy you a coffee.
Hi Deb! Actually, I singled my warp threads. I pulled only one loop in each slots while direct warping. Then, I put one thread in each holes and left one thread in the slots.
I hope this helps 😊
@@Curly_n_Yarny Thanks for the clarification. :) Oh, and I did find your coffee page. :)
I just saw! Thank you so much 🥰