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Rock Lake Weaving
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2015
This is where you can come to find all kinds of tips and tricks for weaving, as well as some other fun things.
If you have questions, or want to see a video on something specific, please email kathy@rocklakeweaving.com.
Happy weaving!
If you have questions, or want to see a video on something specific, please email kathy@rocklakeweaving.com.
Happy weaving!
How to use a warping paddle
This video shows how to use a warping paddle to measure many ends at a time. This can be a real time saver for weavers.
Note that you need one source (spool, ball, cone, etc) for each thread in the paddle.
Note that you need one source (spool, ball, cone, etc) for each thread in the paddle.
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How to determine how to tie your loom up.
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There are multiple ways that weaving drafts have their tie ups marked. Some are for rising shed looms, some are for sinking shed looms. If the draft is from a book, there is usually an explanation how the tie ups are marked, but what do you do if you don't have that information?
Why do I have colourful heddles?
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People tend to notice my brightly coloured heddles, and ask questions about them. Here are some of the answers to those questions!
Making a split ply weft join
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This method takes a little longer to do than the overlap method, but it is less visible in the finished fabric, and is MUCH better when using thicker yarns.
How to do an overlapping weft join
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This is a quick and easy way to “join” old and new wefts when your bobbin runs out. This method is best suited to yarns that are similar weight to 2/8 cotton or finer, as it can be quite visible with thicker yarns.
Warp countdown
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Here is a little “trick” that will be useful when you are nearing the end of your warp, and wondering how much warp you have left.
Unboxing 42.5 pounds of yarn!
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Ever wonder how production weavers get their yarn? This is my order for my next two projects, a large order of handtowels, and a smaller order of napkins. Follow along to see the projects progress!
Blending chains when threading.
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When you work with handdyed yarns, and multiple chains, you might want to blend the chains together. This minimizes the “stripey” look of the warp. (Note: I have nothing against stripes, but sometimes I want a softer more blended look for a warp). This is a quick way to blend chains together, and can be used anytime you have multiple chains that need a smoother transition.
Hemstitching Hack
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This is a way to hemstitch at the end of a piece more quickly and accurately.
Tool Review: Weaving Scissors
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How I use weaving scissors, and the benefits of them.
Do you need a floating selvedge? (Part 2)
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Do you need a floating selvedge? (Part 2)
Do you need a floating selvedge? (Part 1)
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Do you need a floating selvedge? (Part 1)
Bringing the sections forward for threading
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Bringing the sections forward for threading
Changing colours while measuring a warp.
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Changing colours while measuring a warp.
That's great! I got 6 off my first tea towel warp. But, it was my first so I went shorter than I otherwise would.
No shit! Great tip! This is the step I HATE the most! I've taken to extra picks of different wefts and then simply sewing the ends...this though, is a great tip when I really want to be 'more authentic' :)
Yeah!! I just figured out about the reed!!! Got so tired of the threads tangling
so glad that was helpful to you!
Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try this. What I'm wondering though, doesn't the extra twist in the beginning build up?
I haven't had an issue with it personally.
Fantastic suggestion
Would this work if you have a cross rather than a sectional warp?
yes, although it would likely be easiest if you took the groups of ends off the sticks, or at least had enough warp in front of the sticks to overlap the ends.
@@rocklakeweaving1142 great thanks, I might try it on a hand dyed warp
If you order directly from Brassard is it a better price or the same price as Brassard in US shops?
I don't know specifically, it would depend on the shop. If you need a half pound RIGHT NOW, then I would use a "local" shop, even if it was a little more money. If you are doing larger orders, and don't mind waiting for shipping, then direct is likely more cost effective. Definitely reach out to Brassard and research it to compare costs specific to your location though. They are wonderful to work with.
Such a GREAT tip!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I love this tip of adding a white to mark 10.
It really does make counting larger numbers much faster and easier.
This was very helpful to me. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Really clear and helpful ! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing. That is very helpful 🙂 ❤
Happy to help!
AVL? what is that?
AVL is a brand of loom.
it would help if the camera were closer to your hands for the knot, and how you are wrapping the yarn around the pegs...thicker yarn, brighter colors woukd help too. are you going over under the pegs or just over all? Is there supposed to be a figure 8 ( whatever it is called!) somewhere?
Thank you for the feedback. For this video, I was focusing on how to manage multiple colours in particular, so I didn't worry too much about how to wind that actual warp. I will add that to my list of videos to make in the future.
Genius!!!
It works well for me!
That’s so smart!!! Thank you for sharing. I may have to give that a go!!
It took a bit of time, and I had to take all the heddles off the loom, and put them all back on, but I am really glad that I did it.
Great idea! Thanks.
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Kathy, 🥰
Any time!
Nice hack! I will definitely use this in the future. Thanks for the suggestion about the bent tip needle. I'd not thought of that before.
Finding a new tool is always exciting!
I have just found your channel and I really appreciate your tips. I am working through your videos one by one. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, it really helps new weavers like me. I would also like to mention that your teaching style and delivery is very professional. Cheers from South Australia ;-)
Thank you so much! I try to share things that I do to make my own weaving easier or more efficient, so other weavers can try out those methods, and see if they work for them! Happy weaving!
Very cool! Thank you for sharing.
You are most welcome!
thanks for sharing this. I just decided to do this with a towel I weaving. I grabbed a bobbin which I thought was the colour I wanted, but then when I had to wind another from the tube of 2/8 cotton I realized it wasn't quite the right blue. At first I continued and thought you can't really notice it, but eventually decided to pull it out!! This was so much faster!!
sometimes, scissors are the best answer!
Thank you 🙏. Excellent advice!!!
you are welcome!
Do you ever weave with Brassard 8/4, especially for larger pieces? I am curious to get your thoughts on 8/4 vs. 8/2.
I have used 8/4 for blankets and bath towels, as well as hand towels. 8/2 is my first choice for dish towels. Both yarns are great.
@@rocklakeweaving1142 Thanks. I am buying a 60" loom specifically because I want to weave throw blankets and was leaning towards 8/4 for those and, like you said, larger towels. What sett do you tend to use when using 8/4 for blankets and bath towels?
@@thevagabondonwheels4918 I usually use about 12 epi for plain weave with 4/8 cotton, and a little higher for twills.
So I can (and do) buy Brassard 8/2 and 8/4 from domestic vendors here in the U.S. Do you know if they would even sell/ship directly to me if I ordered a lot of yarn at once? Also, they only list 8/2 and 8/4 in 1/2lb spools and would be interested in buying it in much larger cones (1lb or higher). Do you know if they do that?
They do sell to the US, I don’t think there are any minimum orders, but check with them via email to be sure.
Nicely done explanation. I do this all the time! It has taken my weaving to the next level of looking neat and professional.
It really makes a difference!
Why on earth did I not think of doing this, do it all the time with my knitting wool when knitting. Good job you dont have to wet and rub in hands though like when joining wool. Thank you great video.
So glad that you found it helpful!
Great tip! Thanks for posting it.
You are welcome! Happy weaving!
Nice! I'd probably try to get the join closer to the peg though.
Yes, getting it right at the peg would result in a tiny bit less waste, but it is so minimal that I generally don't worry about it too much. That would be different if I was using a very expensive yarn though.
I love that you show you can make a mistake too!
I definitely can (and do!!) make mistakes!
Great idea but why put the numbered tape on each section? Why not just on the last section? And I probably wouldn't do every yard; maybe every 5 yards? That's just me though!
I think you are referring to the tape on each section? those ones are not numbered, they are holding the yarn in each section in place while I wind on the other sections. I like every yard, because it is like a quick countdown, but each weaver should do whatever works for them. :)
@@rocklakeweaving1142 Oh that makes so much more sense. LOL I should have known!
OMG Kathy. Good luck on making the deadline.
Thank you!! I am packaging the 65 this morning, and will finish the addon order (another 25 towels) next week.
That was fun! Good luck with your tight timeline!😊
Thank you!
Great tip!
Glad you think so!
What kind of mess does it make behind it since they aren’t in order as they were warp chained? Are you already beamed on at this point?
Yes, it is already beamed. It is fine to have some threads crossing between the heddles and the back beam.
I have a question! Do you make a new chain for every section? Mine has 1” sections, so would I make a new chain for each or could i get away with separating them off one big chain?
Theoretically you could measure one large chain, and then separate 1" sections off to measure one at a time, but I find it easier to measure individual chains from the start. You CAN beam a sectional with a single large chain, but it is akin to beaming a plain beam, and requires some mental and physical gymnastics, and a friend along for the ride definitely helps.
so instead of unweaving, you cut the threads on each end??
Yes. I will unweave if the weft is expensive, or it is only a half inch or so. IF it is more, it is more efficient to cut it out. I CAREFULLY spread the warp ends at the selvedge, and clip the weft ends, then pull them out. I will see if I can get a short video of that the next time I am at the studio.
Love this tip.....thank you
You are welcome!
This is so simple, and I can’t believe I never thought of it. Thank you for this tip!
You are most welcome!
Great idea!!!
Thanks, I have done this for years, but I just realised that others might want to try it too!
Oh wow! First, you have just saved me a bunch of time and saved me from going back and fixing incorrectly bunched groups and second, I cannot even believe this has not occurred to me before. 😬 thank you!
It works best if you can use multiples of the number of threads in the dents, but it definitely helps me avoid mistakes.
Thank you for making such a concise video! I never thought about using my reed like this.
I am happy that you have a new tool to make weaving easier. :) (smile emoji)
Looks exactly the same
The tester magnifies so you can count the ends.
I am noticing that you are warping every other section. Do you eventually fill in the others?
It depends. For this warp I did not, because it was more efficient to measure the ends for 4” of width at once. (I have 2” sections).
Excellent tip on the contrast string and avoiding mis-measured warps.
It really does help.(well, most of the time)
Those scissors are brilliant!!!! I LOVE having the right scissors for the job close at hand! Thanks for showing us these. I've never noticed them before, but I can see how useful they can be!
They really are wonderful for weaving with a lot of colour changes, and they sit really nicely in my hand.
I would like to ask about your pattern. It is absolutely gorgeous!! Is this draft one you designed or is it published somewhere? I would love to weave up some kitchen towels with this fun checkerboard pattern.
It is a variation of draft #246 from Carol Stricklers book of 8 shaft patterns. One of my favourite draft sources!
Thank you! That will be so much easier than what I was doing. 🤣
You are very welcome!
I love hearing and watching and as well as reading along It makes everything so clear.
I am glad that this is helpful!
I also find IKEA clips so useful in weaving!
I usually have a handful near each loom, I use them for lots of things!