Adding a Twisted Header aka 'Twining'

Learn how to start your woven piece off with a twisted header aka 'twining'.
This is one of the most secure ways to start and finish your woven piece as it traps your warp ends from all sides giving you a lovely sturdy base on which to start your weaving on and, when it comes to taking your work off the loom , it prevents your weft from walking up and down your warp.
You can use this technique for both practical and decorative purposes and, by changing the colour of yarn used, can create some wonderful patterns which I will cover in a separate video.
I'll be adding all my frame loom weaving techniques to my 'Frame Loom Weaving 101' playlist, link below:
• How to Make a Frame Lo...
Apologies for the terrible audio and general video quality, i'm working on it!!
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Happy weaving!

[@30framespersecondinc]

I finally found someone who explains this so clearly. Thank you!

[@elka]

Oh I’m so glad you found it useful! 😁

[@user-zv6ll7uy3x]

Where can I get this loom

[@harrieth7003]

This was the only twining tutorial I found that I could actually follow! Thank you

[@elka]

That's great Harriet, I'm so glad to hear that it's clear and thank you for the feedback :)

[@kathycoache931]

Thank you so much! Was looking through my weaving books to refresh myself on this technique to start a rug. Gave up. Found your tutorial. Fabulous! Very clear!

[@elka]

I'm so glad you found it useful Kathy :)

[@swirlypop123]

Thank you for your tutorials! Going to try this technique in my next piece 🙌

[@elka]

My pleasure! Hope you found it useful :)

[@sunbird00]

This is a great method for securing the warps. Thank you!

[@elka]

My pleasure Patti. Happy weaving!

[@joyllewellyn-beardsley7232]

So helpful and clear - thank you!

[@elka]

I'm so glad you found it helpful Joy!

[@mirsastarogorac4525]

Lijepo

[@cricketthoffman9499]

Thank you so much. I was wondering what Schacht meant in the instructions for warping their tapestry loom.

[@elka]

My pleasure! :)