I found this by accident. I have no interest in weaving at all, but I couldn't stop watching. The process was fascinating and your ability to break it down in a way even someone like me could understand is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and skills with us all
That's exactly what I'm doing now... except I don't think I understand *at all* what is really happening mechanically, so to speak. It's fascinating but the complexity is almost painful :D
As a long time weaver, I'd like to say that hands down this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. You are so clear, concise, well spoken and I could watch and listen to you for hours. Would love to have the kettle on, and sit with you and chat and weave. So many artisans who are talented, unfortunately often are unable to clearly communicate the process of what they are doing. Thank you for helping to keep this wonderful form of weaving alive and thriving, and introducing it to a new audience and prospective new weavers in a way that is encouraging, informative, and inspiring.
I don't need another hobby. I don't need another hobby. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER HOBBY. LOL Thank you for the brilliant instruction! You were really easy to learn from and you have a wonderful story-telling style. :)
I’m a quilter who has no intention of taking up card weaving, but my curiosity got the better of me and I absolutely COULD NOT stop watching. I love seeing a master at work! How have I not heard of or seen this before? This was fascinating and you are without a doubt a very good teacher and spokesman for the craft.
Wow! This is new to me. Q: Does it always take 13 cards to weave? Q: How do I know how to set the threads on the loom or for that matter, where to get or how to make one? I'm from South Africa, here things are done way differently! 😁
@@arielsstuff9518 the number of cards changes with patterns. Inkle looms also have different sizes. You do dont have to have an inkle loom to do card weaving though.
Your delivery is faultless, the humor timeless, and the historical information is captivating. I'm really looking forward to how you develop this channel. Congratulations!!
I'm a crocheter and I use TH-cam for inspiration on projects. I found this video by accident and was intrigued .. I cobbled together a makeshift loom out of my husbands tools and fishing equipment and a stole a deck of cards from my son just to try it. Frustrated at first trying to set up but once I did .. omg it's so easy AND fun .. and FAST .. enjoying myself so much I decided to take the plunge and get some supplies and equipment. Thank you Elewys I have found another outlet for my yarn addiction . . .
I have no purpose to be watching this video. I do not weave, I was watching macrame videos and somehow stumbled on this video. I can't stop watching her tablet weave. It is so relaxing.
I started researching tablet & inkle weaving back in 1987 or 1988. I was so fascinated that I bought a few books on the subject. Then I found a kit that had the how-to book & a set of standard tablets/cards. My dad became interested because I was researching it so deeply. He drew up plans to build a combination inkle/tablet loom for me. However he passed away before he could build it. A cabinet maker friend took my dad's plans & built it for me. I made a few small bands & then just drifted away from the craft. Your video has made me decide to start weaving again. Back then there were no video resources & no local weavers who practiced this form of weaving. You've inspired me to start learning this craft again. Thank you ma'am!
I showed a student my spiffy hand-made tablet weaving cards made from an old deck of playing cards. Thought I was so clever. He went home and printed me cards on his 3D printer. Thousands of years of tablet weaving progress! Thank you so much for such a delightful video with all the great links! Fired up to learn more now.
I love this kind of relationship between teacher and student. There’s nothing better than a teacher who is willing to still learn and especially learn from their students.
I just learned how to tablet weave yesterday, and I am hooked! Our wonderful teacher does Viking reenactment/ history and she has 13 Osburg(sp) looms her husband built. She pre warped them for us and let me borrow her loom so I could finish. I am so glad I found you! Your overview is exactly what I was looking for. So well done! Thank you!
I’m only five minutes in, but I just wanted to thank you for your captions! TH-cam’s auto captions, while helpful, are also so often inaccurate, especially when using any sort of jargon, so it’s so refreshing to see manually made captions (especially ones that leave in filler words, like um or uh!)
My chaotic mind will probably never allow me to weave this way, but I was spellbound throughout your tutorial. Truly mesmerizing! And that pattern was so beautiful and perfect. 😍
Every stage of this video was captivating, from the history, to the explanation of the materials, to the actual weaving itself. Thank you, TH-cam Algorithm, and thank you, Elewys for providing such incredible quality content with clarity and humor.
As with hundreds of the other comments, I had absolutely no clue what tablet weaving was but just had to click and watch. Holy cow! You had me from 2 seconds in and I watched all 40 minutes. Absolutely fascinating. I pick up on stuff like this pretty easily and I felt I was understanding what you were doing all the way through. You are truly a generous and thoughtful teacher. The historical information was utterly fascinating and your tempo and style spot on with the explanation of what you were doing (and why - I love when teachers describe why they do things a certain way). I don't know that I will ever weave a thing but I'm going to subscribe because I simply MUST watch you do more of this over and over. What a beautiful artisan craft! The one thing I am, as of yet, baffled by is why wrap all that thread around the loom to make such a small item? What happens to all that thread once you are done and you cut it off? I bet you answer this in another video. I'm about to go in search of my answer on your channel :) Keep doing what you are doing! It is wonderfully mesmerizing!
This is my one regret with this video (other than the questionable audio, which has improved with better software), is that I don't explain that the warp is circular, so when you get done with that section, you move the warp along and continue weaving. The finished product is over 3 1/2 yards (usually closer to 3 3/4 yards) when finished. I have several other videos where I show how the warp is advanced on the loom. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for asking this, I was wondering the same thing. I suspected the answer, but I wasn't sure. I'll have to watch other videos to see how the project is advanced on the loom.
This REALLY makes me wonder about how someone had the idea to do this, hundreds of years ago. What made them think of how to do something so complicated? Their understanding of math must have been amazing. This lady is a great teacher! 👍
OK. I’ve done about all thread crafts: bead weaving, crochet, sewing, macrame, etc. I’ve never heard of “card weaving”. I’m totally fascinated. Where have I been? This was awesome to watch.
I did this in art class in the 1970s. It makes beautiful bands of weaving. Thanks for the reminder. 👍👩🏻🎨 We never used an inkle loom, it looks like it would be a big help. Of course I would have to figure out how to thread it! I visited your store. Man, I could have really used it when I was an art teacher! 👩🏻🎨💜 Now I am retired so I have time to try this. 👍
I had totally forgotten this ,we also did this in the 70s I made trim , I put on my purple hooded coat ! It was amazing and I wore that coat even after I was married and a young mother . People came up to me and told me how beautiful my coat was any time I wore it ,I was guaranteed compliments. In about 79 , I started using black leather ,blue denim and brown suede duster coats as my theme coats. I only used my old purple as a rock concert coat for a few more years & took it to the Salvation Army so someone else could enjoy it. I missed it a lot because of the woven trim I had hand done & the deep dark purple color of the velvet that I have never seen anywhere again 50 years later. Note to self when giving away favorite items , let someone one you know take your most favorite,then you know they will be enjoyed.
I think youtube noticed that I was watching completely paranoid videos, so he thought it was time to turn it off and put THIS MIRACLE in front of me. I forgot all my torments and pains so far and am happily immersed in these creative beauties...
Thanks for an immersive and interesting look at tablet weaving. Unlike most other commenters I have been intermittently tablet weaving since I was a five year old in England 1966. My family moved to Australia in 1970 and we all took up crafts again as we had no TV. I've re-immersed myself a few times over the decades as my father was the one who invoked my passion originally and I took it up again when he passed away 1999. I also learned inkle weaving and soon combined my several inkle looms with my hand made cards, just like you do. My next endeavour is to extend the inkle loom with a few add-on pegs. That, and using the heddle peg are notions that did not occur to me, so again, thank you! I've subscribed as there are not too many crafters as proficient and efficient at explanation as yourself.
Thank you! I found my 3 or 4th great grandparents cards, with instructions as a child. Sadly my grandparents weren't able to remember how to use them. Since finding your instructions, we did some treasure hunting! Not only was his loom found - was an Uncle's, copied from memory and quite the same as yours, smaller. A pair were used for the formal Church robes, alter linens and a judges chamber linens in town. Very VIP! The other two were more utility, drapery ties, coat collars ( they were removed for cleaning, back then. ) and hat bands. Thank you again, and for advice on how to locate other patterns. Blessings be.
I started thinking, yawn. I'll watch a couple minutes. All the way through later, I'm like Yay!! That is amazing! What a great video! I love the historical detail, the excellent script, your thoughtful presentation -- I am determined to try this myself.
About 15 years ago I took a class on inkle loom weaving at an SCA event. Loved it but as someone whose hobby is trying new hobbies i held off on jumping into weaving for a long time. A few months ago I came across this video- and you just drew me right in. I finally got some card tablets and a shuttle, and today I made a makeshift loom with wooden dowels and a sturdy cardboard box (though i do have plans to make an inkle loom soon) and I followed along with you, and now have the beginnings of my first woven band. Once it's finished I'll certainly be back to follow along with your other videos/patterns-- thank you so much!!
I stumbled upon your videos while sick with shingles. Firstly, who knew watching weaving would be fun? Secondly, I absolutely love your little quips, sides, and looks. You are a delight to watch and really make me laugh with joy. Please never stop being you.
I did this in high school 45 years ago for an art class. We had the most wonderful art teacher. We also went out in nature to collect plants for dyeing wool for another projects. I made the most beautiful guitar strap and a sash for a robe. Happy memories. 💜
I am so exited I cannot express my joy. I was a teenager who discovered the love of card weaving and am now 68 and have forgotten how to do it until now, finding your channel. I stopped the video to express my gratitude to you for this truly amazing find and for your generosity in sharing this. Thank you so much. Now, I can’t wait to continue watching! Yay!
I just came from browsing Pinterest casually and then discovering these amazing weaved belts and I HAD to know how to make them. Thank you so much for showing us the process! Time to expand my Christmas wishlist to get some weaving equipment and wool from my relatives 😅🙈
I was intrigued...kept watching...then at about minute 26 you turned the cards and-my head exploded! How clever and interesting this technique is! Thanks for a tip-notch video, for the history, and for keeping these arts alive! 🧶🧵💙
If this was for the absolute beginner then it is something I'd never be able to accomplish. It is amazing! Thank you for the added history. Loved watching. 💞
I was finally able to borrow an inkle loom. Now I'm halfway through the first card weaving band I've done in 20 years! I'm so happy!!! Already have my next project planned out.
I always wondered how the beautiful woven trims were made. Thank you so much for such an in-depth and thoroughly explained weaving process. I've never woven anything more than a kitchen hot mat with loops as a kid and other than needing the correct order for the warp peg windings, I think I could do this! You should teach at a historical society.
What a beautiful demo and pattern!! I never made anything this elaborate, working from a book on card weaving that I found at the local library. Narrower and shorter than yours, I turned my first weaving into a pair of bootlaces and won a blue ribbon for them at the County Fair. I remember how rhythmic and relaxing the weaving process became as I got used to it. So much fun! Very glad I chanced upon this video from a true master of the art!.
Thank you for the wonderful video! You are an excellent teacher. I saw the cards once in Shipshewana, IN, and did not know how they could possibly be used. This could be a calming activity for young people (and old people too), instead of video games - especially now. Thank you again.
Baffled and bewildered. I see the card turn forward or back and nothing changes all the fibers appear the same where I am sitting...and yet the pattern changes. You are a magician. Wonderful introductory video, I loved the history and your sweet subtle sarcasms. Well done.
I love how you've included a very interesting history of the weaving! Now, I have another new craft to try out. Thank you so much for this easy to understand tutorial. ☺️
I remember encountering this when I was about 10, and I didn't understand it at the time. Thanks for illuminating this for me now that I'm 30 and understand 2 or 3 things about string :) this was awesome from start to finish, and now I need an inkle loom....
omg the person who invented this was a damn wizard!!!!!!!! I can't get my head around it! How amazingly talented the original makers of this craft were and how wonderful that it has survived the test of time. Good on you for sharing this age old craft xx
Wow, this is the first time I've seen or heard about this type of weaving. Did you know that there is a weaving loom that is considered the first computer? I saw it on a documentary of the Industrial Revolution. It uses cards with holes in them too. But these are over the weaver's head. It must have taken ages to do the woof in those days. I've been fascinated by weaving since my teens. I knit, crochet, sew, quilt, embroider, cross stitch and needlepoint on plastic canvas and Aida cloth. My mom put a needle in my hand when I 4, my neighbor taught me to knit. I learned crochet from the Coats and Clark book at 10. There were no videos way back then. I had to figure it out on my own. There were no craft stores either. Just Woolworth's and Grant's, a local store.
@@elewysoffinchingefeld3066 Thanks, you and Grand Catsmama answered my question too. Too easy to forget that our ancestors brains worked as well as ours do today and probably got more practice innovating in order to survive.
@@elewysoffinchingefeld3066 Charles Babidge and the brilliant Ada Lovelace intended to intergrate the Jacquard punched card system into his difference engine. Not bad considering Jacquard only invented his system because he hated sitting on top of the loom as picking up individual threads for patterned fabrics as a boy and wanted to save other children from the task. Now because of him we can watch you 😊 (oh and videos of cats for some reason)
@@phoebebaker1575 I worked for a museum that has a Jacquard loom. I got my father in law to get me some computer punch cards (he was a engineer for IBM). I use to ask the kids about the early computers. Watch the wheels go round in their heads.
Somehow stumbled across this gem. Have never heard of this method of weaving before and I'm totally intrigued! Also, love your personality! You were interesting to watch and your voice didn't put me to sleep. :) Bonus! Thanks for taking the time to share your craft in an interesting, educational way. Enjoyed the history lesson.
Imagine how inventive we were thousands of years ago. Always working on improving our lives. Even now, with so many people dropping out, there are still millions across the globe seeking out new ways to improve life. Nice to know that the old skills are still valued and kept alive.
I first watched this video over two years ago and, in the time since, have slowly accumulated everything I need to tablet weave. I am finally actually making usable trims and I absolutely love it. My backlog of patterns will keep me weaving for a good 5+ years at the rate I'm saving them! I want to thank you so much for making this tutorial as well as all of your other weave alongs. You have been excellent company and an excellent teacher. We've never met, and probably never will, but I gratefully count you among the masters who have taught me various fiber crafts. Thank you for doing what you do :)
I just found this today and am thrilled! I have been wanting to tablet weave but could not find anyone with clear concise videos with good camera work and printed/blog directions. I have started my first band with your first video and plan to March through them. Your voice and manner of speaking is easy to understand. I love hearing about the history of the pattern you are teaching and the camera angles are perfect. You are a gem and I look forward to more videos in the future! Thank You!
What an excellent repurpose idea for your lazy kate! I use a lot of ribbon, so I am so happy I found your video as this is perfect for ribbon work and it saves the planet as well. Always love a win-win. Thank you ever so much.
I have heard of looming, but not tablet or card looming. Mesmerizing! I loved your humor and history lessons. I'm the type of person who must know how something works and watched the threads as you turned the cards. Absolutely intriguing. Thank you for keeping such a beautiful artform alive!
I'm SO happy I found this video. I am planning to sew a medieval gown soon and really wanted something nice to trim the cuffs and hem. Card woven bands seemed like the obvious option but I had NO idea how. This is awesome and you are a really lovely presenter to watch - super clear and easy to listen to!
My sister is the weaver and she shared this video on facebook. I had a small table loom in elementary school but only weaved a couple of things on it. I live in Norway now and see these bands on tradition clothing (bunad) and decorating other things as well. Thanks for posting this. I know I would go completely bonkers trying to keep tabs on things, but I really enjoyed watching the process and understanding how it was made. Great instructional video. You may have inspired new generations of card weavers!
Did this as an art project in 8th grade(1970's), was never able to find any more information on the weaving method and the teacher was uncooperative about sharing knowledge. didn't fail the class tho
@@elfieblue3175 Huge egos have absolutely no place in education. The most talented fine artist can be the very worst person to teach an art class. If they don't genuinely love teaching they should go make money in advertising or story-boarding. The very best art classes happen when the teacher, at whatever level, is still learning right along with the students.
Pity, sharing knowledge is so valuable, rewarding and important! To know that someone refuses to do such admirable task while getting paid to do exactly that... outrageous!
Teachers who do not want to share the full range of knowledge when a student is ready isn't a good teacher nor inspirational. Sometimes students need to see what the end of the road is going to look like before they begin a journey. Or should I say they need to see the whole before they chose to learn the details. There are so many teachers who are lacking in this ability.
I don't know anything about weaving... and I'm not quite sure why this was on my feed.. but I truly enjoyed it. The video has finished and all the tensions I brought from work are gone! Thank you!!
I found this to be miraculous. Wow, who ever came up with this process. My mom was a weaver, she had a number of looms: four harness floor loom etc. she learned to weave atGreenfield Village in Dearborn. I don’trecall her ‘card’ weaving. Never undestood the process. Thank you fortheexcellent lesson. You’re a good teacher!
I am absolutely intrigued by this methode of weaving. I have crocheted most of my life and I recently have taught myself to knit with TH-cam. My first experience with weaving was as a kid with a plastic loom and loops. Recently (before covid 19) my cousin and I took a weaving class and was entranced by the movement, colours and the joy of making something tangible. I have never seen this type of weaving annd I look forward to watching your video's. You have a calm and humorous way of making a mistake okay. Thank you and I wish you well.
While reading the comments, I couldn’t imagine the fascination with the weaving. Now that I’ve completed watching the video, I understand. I’m endlessly fascinated by people’s imagination and perception.
As a veteran of living history days with school groups, I've done a bit of tablet weaving in the past, plus some spinning, lucetry, naalbinding, and sprang (with widely varying degrees of success - don't ask me to teach anyone sprang). I picked up so many little tips and tricks from this video, so thank you! I heartily agree that the backstrap method is not small child or pet friendly, by the way :). Soo many tangles...
This showed up on my recommended, and I said, "oh, what the heck...let's see what this is about..." Whoa! I never knew this existed. It's like someone long ago figured out how to do something manually that we now do with machines. Fascinating! When I was a teenager, I bought a small wooden loom at a flea market that looks very similar to your setup, except that it had two sides along the length--not open like yours. So I did a little weaving on it, making some simple patterns. Yours is beautiful workmanship and patterns; thanks for going into the history. Looking forward to more! Great tutorial, with helpful hints.
I am a knitter and crocheter. I am always open to learning other crafts, I love to incorporate works of craft. This is positively another beautiful craftsmanship, truly an amazing labour of love and passion. Thank you for patiently teaching this workmanship.
This was so helpful! It included all of the background knowledge that every other weaving video on the internet leaves out. I learned about weaving from this video, not just how to weave a specific pattern or thing, and I’m so thankful! Plus the airplane pun made my day lol
I am a spinner and have never woven, so naturally I impulse bought myself a Schacht inkle loom (as one does) and came across your video after watching a video on how to warp the darn thing. I was hooked on every minute of this video, you do such an amazing job explaining and teaching and I loved all of the historical context! When you turned the tablets the first time I literally said WHOAAAA and my husband was in the other room and started asking me if I was okay, hahaha! Anyway thank you so much for this great tutorial. I think I'm going to start with tablets instead of heddles because you make it so simple to understand.
You sound like one of my absolute favorite coworkers, Stacey. I love listening to her explain various complicated things regarding our dayjob and i love listening to you describe one of my newest fixations. This is exactly what i was looking for!
My partner and I are both interested in learning how to tablet weave and your video is invaluable! Your video's easy to pause and you've got a really matter of fact explanation style, thank you!
omg. Omg. OMG!!! I learned this back in high school in art class. I still have my “tablets”, but I could never remember how to use them. Mind you that was almost 40 years ago! This is SO AWESOME!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I have weaving in my blood. My mother wove before I was born and has until her eyesight has failed her. One of her ancestors was a weaver in France. I discovered your video after learning about this technique from kilt hose garter ties so tomorrow I’m going to get started the best I can. You do such beautiful work keeping these methods alive and I hope I can glean some of your passion as I get started. Thank you for such excellence in what you bring to the world.
Gosh!! That was fascinating!!! I love the intro portion with all of the historical information delivered in your steady and pleasant voice!! Usually I cannot wait for the "action" of a tutorial to start, but not with this one!! I admit I had a hard time following the actual tutorial, but that is because I am not a weaver and not because of any fault of your instruction! I do believe that if I had a loom and the patience to learn to use it, I could watch you and do this step by step by following you! I am going to check out your other videos just for your voice and the history parts! Thank you so much!!
Elewys, You are truly a talented Renaissance Lady! Mesmerizing as well. I've been around and into pretty much all fabric/yarn/soft crafts all my life (64 yrs) and this is the most uncomplicated and easy to follow instructions I've seen in a long time! Thank you! 🙏🏼❤🦋
I'm glad you said we all make mistakes. My niece feels so bad, like world-ending bad, when she messes up on crochet. She just started! She didn't believe me or anyone else in the room at my LYS's stitch night when we all said that we all screw up, and some of us have been at it for years. Her jaw dropped when I said "Oh crap" a few weeks ago when I was knitting a sweater. "What did you DO!?" I just shrugged and said "I messed up." "What are you gonna do now?" "Go back and fix it. No biggie." Her eyes stayed wide 😄
I found this by accident. I have no interest in weaving at all, but I couldn't stop watching. The process was fascinating and your ability to break it down in a way even someone like me could understand is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and skills with us all
That's exactly what I'm doing now... except I don't think I understand *at all* what is really happening mechanically, so to speak. It's fascinating but the complexity is almost painful :D
Same here ... 😆
Fasinating ... but me doing it ?? Not so much ...
I have always wanted to do weaving on a loom but it is so expensive, I wonder if this is way more affordable, if it is I will give it a try.
I feel the same way. And I agree.
Me to
40 minutes ago I had never heard of tablet weaving. I feel like my life has changed forever.
For the better, I hope?
Same.
Me too, for the better!
Same for the better
Me too. Fascinating. Thank you for sharing
The “Bob Ross” of weaving ... after she teaches an easy-to-undo knot, “trust me you will make a mistake... it happens to us all” 😌
As a long time weaver, I'd like to say that hands down this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. You are so clear, concise, well spoken and I could watch and listen to you for hours. Would love to have the kettle on, and sit with you and chat and weave. So many artisans who are talented, unfortunately often are unable to clearly communicate the process of what they are doing. Thank you for helping to keep this wonderful form of weaving alive and thriving, and introducing it to a new audience and prospective new weavers in a way that is encouraging, informative, and inspiring.
❤ I just took my first tablet weaving class today. Your demo is so clear and concise I can't wait to try your draft! Thank you for the inspiration!
I don't need another hobby. I don't need another hobby. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER HOBBY. LOL Thank you for the brilliant instruction! You were really easy to learn from and you have a wonderful story-telling style. :)
The algorithm has blessed me this day. The history. The nerding. The instruction. The metric system.
I’m a quilter who has no intention of taking up card weaving, but my curiosity got the better of me and I absolutely COULD NOT stop watching. I love seeing a master at work! How have I not heard of or seen this before? This was fascinating and you are without a doubt a very good teacher and spokesman for the craft.
I am also a quilter! I took a class back in 1990 and was hooked. SOOOOOO many UFOs...
Me - exactly!! Her voice is delightful and I love learning about textiles through history. So glad I stumbled onto this
Yup, this was me too! 😆 Facinated!
Wow! This is new to me.
Q: Does it always take 13 cards to weave?
Q: How do I know how to set the threads on the loom or for that matter, where to get or how to make one?
I'm from South Africa, here things are done way differently! 😁
@@arielsstuff9518 the number of cards changes with patterns. Inkle looms also have different sizes. You do dont have to have an inkle loom to do card weaving though.
Your delivery is faultless, the humor timeless, and the historical information is captivating. I'm really looking forward to how you develop this channel. Congratulations!!
I have to agree, your delivery is great!
I could not agree more.
Such a beautiful delivery and not loud animated craziness that for me is so distracting.
Exactly my thoughts! 💜 Looking forward to more updates.
Yes, I agree with the others. Very nice relaxing, informal video 🎉. I’m a new subscriber 👍🧶
I'm a crocheter and I use TH-cam for inspiration on projects. I found this video by accident and was intrigued .. I cobbled together a makeshift loom out of my husbands tools and fishing equipment and a stole a deck of cards from my son just to try it. Frustrated at first trying to set up but once I did .. omg it's so easy AND fun .. and FAST .. enjoying myself so much I decided to take the plunge and get some supplies and equipment. Thank you Elewys I have found another outlet for my yarn addiction . . .
Hello , how are you doing today ?
I have no purpose to be watching this video. I do not weave, I was watching macrame videos and somehow stumbled on this video. I can't stop watching her tablet weave. It is so relaxing.
I started researching tablet & inkle weaving back in 1987 or 1988. I was so fascinated that I bought a few books on the subject. Then I found a kit that had the how-to book & a set of standard tablets/cards. My dad became interested because I was researching it so deeply. He drew up plans to build a combination inkle/tablet loom for me. However he passed away before he could build it. A cabinet maker friend took my dad's plans & built it for me. I made a few small bands & then just drifted away from the craft. Your video has made me decide to start weaving again. Back then there were no video resources & no local weavers who practiced this form of weaving. You've inspired me to start learning this craft again. Thank you ma'am!
I showed a student my spiffy hand-made tablet weaving cards made from an old deck of playing cards. Thought I was so clever. He went home and printed me cards on his 3D printer. Thousands of years of tablet weaving progress! Thank you so much for such a delightful video with all the great links! Fired up to learn more now.
Fantastic! 3D printers are pretty darn cool! I need to get my husband to make me a shuttle now, too. :D
I love this kind of relationship between teacher and student. There’s nothing better than a teacher who is willing to still learn and especially learn from their students.
3D printed cards is a pricey and time consuming process.
That's awesome, what a lovely gesture for your student to make.
I just love that someone is keeping this craft alive. Forgotten knowledge is such a pity
I just learned how to tablet weave yesterday, and I am hooked! Our wonderful teacher does Viking reenactment/ history and she has 13 Osburg(sp) looms her husband built. She pre warped them for us and let me borrow her loom so I could finish. I am so glad I found you! Your overview is exactly what I was looking for. So well done! Thank you!
I don't know if I'll ever use this, but just learning such a thing exists and how beautiful it is has enriched my life. Thank you.
I’m only five minutes in, but I just wanted to thank you for your captions! TH-cam’s auto captions, while helpful, are also so often inaccurate, especially when using any sort of jargon, so it’s so refreshing to see manually made captions (especially ones that leave in filler words, like um or uh!)
My chaotic mind will probably never allow me to weave this way, but I was spellbound throughout your tutorial. Truly mesmerizing! And that pattern was so beautiful and perfect. 😍
I've never heard or seen this craft before! Would live to sit next to you to watch. Mesmerizing.
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Great video! Please think about changing the music! The continuous loop is short and sooo annoying.....
@@pamelamccormick3915 it’s not annoying to me 🤷♀️
Every stage of this video was captivating, from the history, to the explanation of the materials, to the actual weaving itself. Thank you, TH-cam Algorithm, and thank you, Elewys for providing such incredible quality content with clarity and humor.
This does my head in. I am glad there are clever people like you, it creates a balance when compared to my complete bamboozlement.
As with hundreds of the other comments, I had absolutely no clue what tablet weaving was but just had to click and watch. Holy cow! You had me from 2 seconds in and I watched all 40 minutes. Absolutely fascinating. I pick up on stuff like this pretty easily and I felt I was understanding what you were doing all the way through. You are truly a generous and thoughtful teacher. The historical information was utterly fascinating and your tempo and style spot on with the explanation of what you were doing (and why - I love when teachers describe why they do things a certain way). I don't know that I will ever weave a thing but I'm going to subscribe because I simply MUST watch you do more of this over and over. What a beautiful artisan craft! The one thing I am, as of yet, baffled by is why wrap all that thread around the loom to make such a small item? What happens to all that thread once you are done and you cut it off? I bet you answer this in another video. I'm about to go in search of my answer on your channel :) Keep doing what you are doing! It is wonderfully mesmerizing!
This is my one regret with this video (other than the questionable audio, which has improved with better software), is that I don't explain that the warp is circular, so when you get done with that section, you move the warp along and continue weaving. The finished product is over 3 1/2 yards (usually closer to 3 3/4 yards) when finished. I have several other videos where I show how the warp is advanced on the loom. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you for asking this, I was wondering the same thing. I suspected the answer, but I wasn't sure. I'll have to watch other videos to see how the project is advanced on the loom.
@@AuntNutmeg interesting right
This REALLY makes me wonder about how someone had the idea to do this, hundreds of years ago. What made them think of how to do something so complicated? Their understanding of math must have been amazing.
This lady is a great teacher! 👍
OK. I’ve done about all thread crafts: bead weaving, crochet, sewing, macrame, etc. I’ve never heard of “card weaving”. I’m totally fascinated. Where have I been? This was awesome to watch.
Tried out a lucet?
Tried fingerweaving? Or fingerloops
I know what you mean. I just discovered this, and nålbinding, and I was like, how am I only hearing about this now?
I did this in art class in the 1970s. It makes beautiful bands of weaving. Thanks for the reminder. 👍👩🏻🎨
We never used an inkle loom, it looks like it would be a big help. Of course I would have to figure out how to thread it!
I visited your store. Man, I could have really used it when I was an art teacher! 👩🏻🎨💜 Now I am retired so I have time to try this. 👍
I had totally forgotten this ,we also did this in the 70s I made trim , I put on my purple hooded coat ! It was amazing and I wore that coat even after I was married and a young mother . People came up to me and told me how beautiful my coat was any time I wore it ,I was guaranteed compliments. In about 79 , I started using black leather ,blue denim and brown suede duster coats as my theme coats. I only used my old purple as a rock concert coat for a few more years & took it to the Salvation Army so someone else could enjoy it. I missed it a lot because of the woven trim I had hand done & the deep dark purple color of the velvet that I have never seen anywhere again 50 years later.
Note to self when giving away favorite items , let someone one you know take your most favorite,then you know they will be enjoyed.
I think youtube noticed that I was watching completely paranoid videos, so he thought it was time to turn it off and put THIS MIRACLE in front of me. I forgot all my torments and pains so far and am happily immersed in these creative beauties...
I had absolutely no idea what this was in my TH-cam feed! But quickly became fascinated! Very interesting and you are a natural teacher.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for an immersive and interesting look at tablet weaving. Unlike most other commenters I have been intermittently tablet weaving since I was a five year old in England 1966. My family moved to Australia in 1970 and we all took up crafts again as we had no TV. I've re-immersed myself a few times over the decades as my father was the one who invoked my passion originally and I took it up again when he passed away 1999. I also learned inkle weaving and soon combined my several inkle looms with my hand made cards, just like you do. My next endeavour is to extend the inkle loom with a few add-on pegs. That, and using the heddle peg are notions that did not occur to me, so again, thank you!
I've subscribed as there are not too many crafters as proficient and efficient at explanation as yourself.
Thank you! I found my 3 or 4th great grandparents cards, with instructions as a child. Sadly my grandparents weren't able to remember how to use them.
Since finding your instructions, we did some treasure hunting! Not only was his loom found - was an Uncle's, copied from memory and quite the same as yours, smaller.
A pair were used for the formal Church robes, alter linens and a judges chamber linens in town. Very VIP!
The other two were more utility, drapery ties, coat collars ( they were removed for cleaning, back then. ) and hat bands.
Thank you again, and for advice on how to locate other patterns. Blessings be.
I started thinking, yawn. I'll watch a couple minutes. All the way through later, I'm like Yay!! That is amazing! What a great video! I love the historical detail, the excellent script, your thoughtful presentation -- I am determined to try this myself.
About 15 years ago I took a class on inkle loom weaving at an SCA event. Loved it but as someone whose hobby is trying new hobbies i held off on jumping into weaving for a long time. A few months ago I came across this video- and you just drew me right in. I finally got some card tablets and a shuttle, and today I made a makeshift loom with wooden dowels and a sturdy cardboard box (though i do have plans to make an inkle loom soon) and I followed along with you, and now have the beginnings of my first woven band. Once it's finished I'll certainly be back to follow along with your other videos/patterns-- thank you so much!!
I have never heard of the tablet weaving and only found this by accident. The results of very beautiful.
I stumbled upon your videos while sick with shingles. Firstly, who knew watching weaving would be fun? Secondly, I absolutely love your little quips, sides, and looks. You are a delight to watch and really make me laugh with joy. Please never stop being you.
WOW! I thought you were going to hold the cards, like knitting. I never could have imagined this! Amazing! Thank you!
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I did this in high school 45 years ago for an art class. We had the most wonderful art teacher. We also went out in nature to collect plants for dyeing wool for another projects. I made the most beautiful guitar strap and a sash for a robe. Happy memories. 💜
May your happy memories continue to increase!!!
I'd never heard of tablet weaving before and HOLY COW my mind is BLOWN = this method is amazing!
This is a whole new level of intelligence. Quite a remarkable art done by an obvious master. Lovely.
I am so exited I cannot express my joy. I was a teenager who discovered the love of card weaving and am now 68 and have forgotten how to do it until now, finding your channel. I stopped the video to express my gratitude to you for this truly amazing find and for your generosity in sharing this. Thank you so much. Now, I can’t wait to continue watching! Yay!
I am new to this. But love weaving that has a history. That someone is willing to teach it and explain it. Thank you. Very interesting!!!!
I just came from browsing Pinterest casually and then discovering these amazing weaved belts and I HAD to know how to make them. Thank you so much for showing us the process! Time to expand my Christmas wishlist to get some weaving equipment and wool from my relatives 😅🙈
That's incredible. Never seen this before. Thanks so much for showing this along with the history behind it. Really enjoyed watching this.
You're incredible. Keep shining your beautiful light. Thanks for cheering me up today
I'm a crocheter so I was pretty much lost trying to follow this and understand the terminology but it was certainly intriguing to watch!
Do you think its a little like cable knitting, though?
I too am a crocheter, and the fiddliest thing I've ever done is crochet lace, but this card weaving is another level!
Me too, I could never do that,, I would get completely lost with all those strands, very interesting though
I was intrigued...kept watching...then at about minute 26 you turned the cards and-my head exploded! How clever and interesting this technique is! Thanks for a tip-notch video, for the history, and for keeping these arts alive! 🧶🧵💙
If this was for the absolute beginner then it is something I'd never be able to accomplish. It is amazing! Thank you for the added history. Loved watching. 💞
Take a look at the Oseberg pattern. That one is super easy!
I was finally able to borrow an inkle loom. Now I'm halfway through the first card weaving band I've done in 20 years! I'm so happy!!! Already have my next project planned out.
I've seen other videos of this before but this is the 1st time I actually understand what's being done & why it works. Fascinating & well explained!
This showed up in my "recommended" tonight. Never even heard of card weaving, but am fascinated! (Have subscribed.)
Haha. Same. This just showed up for me as well and I’m really enjoying watching this although will likely never make this.
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Same ! I couldn't stop watching.Subscribed
I always wondered how the beautiful woven trims were made. Thank you so much for such an in-depth and thoroughly explained weaving process. I've never woven anything more than a kitchen hot mat with loops as a kid and other than needing the correct order for the warp peg windings, I think I could do this! You should teach at a historical society.
What a beautiful demo and pattern!! I never made anything this elaborate, working from a book on card weaving that I found at the local library. Narrower and shorter than yours, I turned my first weaving into a pair of bootlaces and won a blue ribbon for them at the County Fair. I remember how rhythmic and relaxing the weaving process became as I got used to it. So much fun! Very glad I chanced upon this video from a true master of the art!.
Thank you for the wonderful video! You are an excellent teacher. I saw the cards once in Shipshewana, IN, and did not know how they could possibly be used. This could be a calming activity for young people (and old people too), instead of video games - especially now. Thank you again.
Baffled and bewildered. I see the card turn forward or back and nothing changes all the fibers appear the same where I am sitting...and yet the pattern changes. You are a magician. Wonderful introductory video, I loved the history and your sweet subtle sarcasms. Well done.
I love how you've included a very interesting history of the weaving! Now, I have another new craft to try out. Thank you so much for this easy to understand tutorial. ☺️
I remember encountering this when I was about 10, and I didn't understand it at the time. Thanks for illuminating this for me now that I'm 30 and understand 2 or 3 things about string :) this was awesome from start to finish, and now I need an inkle loom....
Outstanding! This is my first encounter with this kind of weaving.
omg the person who invented this was a damn wizard!!!!!!!! I can't get my head around it! How amazingly talented the original makers of this craft were and how wonderful that it has survived the test of time. Good on you for sharing this age old craft xx
TH-cam decided I needed to watch this And I cannot shut it off....this is very interesting!
This was so well done I felt like I was watching a PBS presentation. I went into a calm, intrigued trance.
Weaving some happy little trees...
I've never heard of tablet or card weaving. Looks very tedious but results are amazing. I could watch you do this all day.
Wow, this is the first time I've seen or heard about this type of weaving. Did you know that there is a weaving loom that is considered the first computer? I saw it on a documentary of the Industrial Revolution. It uses cards with holes in them too. But these are over the weaver's head. It must have taken ages to do the woof in those days. I've been fascinated by weaving since my teens. I knit, crochet, sew, quilt, embroider, cross stitch and needlepoint on plastic canvas and Aida cloth. My mom put a needle in my hand when I 4, my neighbor taught me to knit. I learned crochet from the Coats and Clark book at 10. There were no videos way back then. I had to figure it out on my own. There were no craft stores either. Just Woolworth's and Grant's, a local store.
Yes, the jacquard loom! I saw a huge one at the Smithsonian about 23 years ago.
@@elewysoffinchingefeld3066 Thanks, you and Grand Catsmama answered my question too. Too easy to forget that our ancestors brains worked as well as ours do today and probably got more practice innovating in order to survive.
@@elewysoffinchingefeld3066 Charles Babidge and the brilliant Ada Lovelace intended to intergrate the Jacquard punched card system into his difference engine. Not bad considering Jacquard only invented his system because he hated sitting on top of the loom as picking up individual threads for patterned fabrics as a boy and wanted to save other children from the task. Now because of him we can watch you 😊 (oh and videos of cats for some reason)
Yes, the punch cards from some of the first giant computers were reminiscent of the weaving industry.
@@phoebebaker1575 I worked for a museum that has a Jacquard loom. I got my father in law to get me some computer punch cards (he was a engineer for IBM). I use to ask the kids about the early computers. Watch the wheels go round in their heads.
Somehow stumbled across this gem. Have never heard of this method of weaving before and I'm totally intrigued!
Also, love your personality! You were interesting to watch and your voice didn't put me to sleep. :) Bonus!
Thanks for taking the time to share your craft in an interesting, educational way. Enjoyed the history lesson.
Keeping you awake seems a low bar, but I'm glad I was able to achieve it! Happy to have you join me!
Very interesting!!
Imagine how inventive we were thousands of years ago. Always working on improving our lives. Even now, with so many people dropping out, there are still millions across the globe seeking out new ways to improve life. Nice to know that the old skills are still valued and kept alive.
I first watched this video over two years ago and, in the time since, have slowly accumulated everything I need to tablet weave. I am finally actually making usable trims and I absolutely love it. My backlog of patterns will keep me weaving for a good 5+ years at the rate I'm saving them! I want to thank you so much for making this tutorial as well as all of your other weave alongs. You have been excellent company and an excellent teacher. We've never met, and probably never will, but I gratefully count you among the masters who have taught me various fiber crafts. Thank you for doing what you do :)
im glad i found this young so that i can pass it on to the future generations to keep it alive
I just found this today and am thrilled! I have been wanting to tablet weave but could not find anyone with clear concise videos with good camera work and printed/blog directions. I have started my first band with your first video and plan to March through them. Your voice and manner of speaking is easy to understand. I love hearing about the history of the pattern you are teaching and the camera angles are perfect. You are a gem and I look forward to more videos in the future! Thank You!
You are so welcome! Glad I was able to fill that instructional void.
Totally new to me. I watched with great interest something I had never heard of. Thank you for sharing.
I never heard of tablet weaving before. this is my first time to see this way of weaving. Thank you. God bless.
What an excellent repurpose idea for your lazy kate! I use a lot of ribbon, so I am so happy I found your video as this is perfect for ribbon work and it saves the planet as well. Always love a win-win. Thank you ever so much.
I have heard of looming, but not tablet or card looming. Mesmerizing! I loved your humor and history lessons. I'm the type of person who must know how something works and watched the threads as you turned the cards. Absolutely intriguing. Thank you for keeping such a beautiful artform alive!
What is looming???
I'm SO happy I found this video. I am planning to sew a medieval gown soon and really wanted something nice to trim the cuffs and hem. Card woven bands seemed like the obvious option but I had NO idea how. This is awesome and you are a really lovely presenter to watch - super clear and easy to listen to!
How did your gown turn out ? Feel free to post pics.
this is like an extreme version of making friendship bracelets.
"friendship bracelets" are made with macrame, which is knotting and not weaving
I’m going to make a friendship bracelet using this now
Friendship rugs!
@@andrew4635 yes lets make that a thing!!! haha
@@yippeeflowers Some are made with a small bead loom, depends on the style of friendship bracelet
wowzat! I'm utterly and completely lost! I hadn't a clue until I saw this and this existed! Well done!
Wow. The first time I've ever been able to understand the sorcery of tablet weaving. Well done.
My sister is the weaver and she shared this video on facebook. I had a small table loom in elementary school but only weaved a couple of things on it. I live in Norway now and see these bands on tradition clothing (bunad) and decorating other things as well. Thanks for posting this. I know I would go completely bonkers trying to keep tabs on things, but I really enjoyed watching the process and understanding how it was made. Great instructional video. You may have inspired new generations of card weavers!
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Did this as an art project in 8th grade(1970's), was never able to find any more information on the weaving method and the teacher was uncooperative about sharing knowledge. didn't fail the class tho
Like it was some big guild secret! I had a teacher like that, earliest 80s. My sympathies!
@@elfieblue3175 Huge egos have absolutely no place in education. The most talented fine artist can be the very worst person to teach an art class. If they don't genuinely love teaching they should go make money in advertising or story-boarding. The very best art classes happen when the teacher, at whatever level, is still learning right along with the students.
Pity, sharing knowledge is so valuable, rewarding and important! To know that someone refuses to do such admirable task while getting paid to do exactly that... outrageous!
Teachers who do not want to share the full range of knowledge when a student is ready isn't a good teacher nor inspirational. Sometimes students need to see what the end of the road is going to look like before they begin a journey. Or should I say they need to see the whole before they chose to learn the details. There are so many teachers who are lacking in this ability.
It becomes mor and mor popular in Norway again. Probably you can find something under "brikkevev" or German "Brettchenweben" in youtoub.
I don't know anything about weaving... and I'm not quite sure why this was on my feed.. but I truly enjoyed it. The video has finished and all the tensions I brought from work are gone! Thank you!!
I found this to be miraculous. Wow, who ever came up with this process. My mom was a weaver, she had a number of looms: four harness floor loom etc. she learned to weave atGreenfield Village in Dearborn. I don’trecall her ‘card’ weaving. Never undestood the process. Thank you fortheexcellent lesson. You’re a good teacher!
I am a quilter but loved watching your talent! I was completely lost! I enjoyed watching you
I'm also a quilter. :D
I am absolutely intrigued by this methode of weaving. I have crocheted most of my life and I recently have taught myself to knit with TH-cam. My first experience with weaving was as a kid with a plastic loom and loops. Recently (before covid 19) my cousin and I took a weaving class and was entranced by the movement, colours and the joy of making something tangible. I have never seen this type of weaving annd I look forward to watching your video's. You have a calm and humorous way of making a mistake okay. Thank you and I wish you well.
While reading the comments, I couldn’t imagine the fascination with the weaving. Now that I’ve completed watching the video, I understand. I’m endlessly fascinated by people’s imagination and perception.
As a veteran of living history days with school groups, I've done a bit of tablet weaving in the past, plus some spinning, lucetry, naalbinding, and sprang (with widely varying degrees of success - don't ask me to teach anyone sprang). I picked up so many little tips and tricks from this video, so thank you!
I heartily agree that the backstrap method is not small child or pet friendly, by the way :). Soo many tangles...
Amazing! It is like the most complicated friendship bracelet I have ever seen.
This showed up on my recommended, and I said, "oh, what the heck...let's see what this is about..." Whoa! I never knew this existed. It's like someone long ago figured out how to do something manually that we now do with machines. Fascinating! When I was a teenager, I bought a small wooden loom at a flea market that looks very similar to your setup, except that it had two sides along the length--not open like yours. So I did a little weaving on it, making some simple patterns. Yours is beautiful workmanship and patterns; thanks for going into the history. Looking forward to more! Great tutorial, with helpful hints.
I am a knitter and crocheter. I am always open to learning other crafts, I love to incorporate works of craft. This is positively another beautiful craftsmanship, truly an amazing labour of love and passion. Thank you for patiently teaching this workmanship.
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This was so helpful! It included all of the background knowledge that every other weaving video on the internet leaves out. I learned about weaving from this video, not just how to weave a specific pattern or thing, and I’m so thankful! Plus the airplane pun made my day lol
This is BRILLIANT! Elewys, you are skilled, interesting, widely-read, practical and a steady teacher...
“You can always build a bigger loom…” you are BRILLIANT!
Im not a weaver but this came up on my homepage... I could watch you do this all day!
the only reason I stopped here is that Morgan Donner did a woven hem with this method, and when the screen shot showed I needed to watch!
It is always mesmerizing watching skilled craftsmen work, no matter what the work is!
I am a spinner and have never woven, so naturally I impulse bought myself a Schacht inkle loom (as one does) and came across your video after watching a video on how to warp the darn thing. I was hooked on every minute of this video, you do such an amazing job explaining and teaching and I loved all of the historical context! When you turned the tablets the first time I literally said WHOAAAA and my husband was in the other room and started asking me if I was okay, hahaha!
Anyway thank you so much for this great tutorial. I think I'm going to start with tablets instead of heddles because you make it so simple to understand.
You sound like one of my absolute favorite coworkers, Stacey. I love listening to her explain various complicated things regarding our dayjob and i love listening to you describe one of my newest fixations. This is exactly what i was looking for!
Just randomly saw this video on my recommend, and I am so happy I clicked it! You are an amazing teacher!
This is mind boggling. You deserve an award for patience to learn a seemingly complex craft!
My partner and I are both interested in learning how to tablet weave and your video is invaluable! Your video's easy to pause and you've got a really matter of fact explanation style, thank you!
omg. Omg. OMG!!! I learned this back in high school in art class. I still have my “tablets”, but I could never remember how to use them. Mind you that was almost 40 years ago! This is SO AWESOME!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Welcome! I hope to hear great news of renewed discovery of this amazing art!
What a lovely lady you are! The world needs to be FULL of people like you. Your voice and presentation are calming. Thank you, m'dear,🥰✌️
That weaving is absolutely amazing. I would have had a huge knot just by putting the “thread” on the loom.
Great to keep the old ways alive.
I have weaving in my blood. My mother wove before I was born and has until her eyesight has failed her. One of her ancestors was a weaver in France. I discovered your video after learning about this technique from kilt hose garter ties so tomorrow I’m going to get started the best I can. You do such beautiful work keeping these methods alive and I hope I can glean some of your passion as I get started. Thank you for such excellence in what you bring to the world.
Gosh!! That was fascinating!!! I love the intro portion with all of the historical information delivered in your steady and pleasant voice!! Usually I cannot wait for the "action" of a tutorial to start, but not with this one!! I admit I had a hard time following the actual tutorial, but that is because I am not a weaver and not because of any fault of your instruction! I do believe that if I had a loom and the patience to learn to use it, I could watch you and do this step by step by following you! I am going to check out your other videos just for your voice and the history parts! Thank you so much!!
Elewys, You are truly a talented Renaissance Lady! Mesmerizing as well.
I've been around and into pretty much all fabric/yarn/soft crafts all my life (64 yrs) and this is the most uncomplicated and easy to follow instructions I've seen in a long time!
Thank you! 🙏🏼❤🦋
I just found this. Where has this been all my life?!
I'm glad you said we all make mistakes. My niece feels so bad, like world-ending bad, when she messes up on crochet. She just started! She didn't believe me or anyone else in the room at my LYS's stitch night when we all said that we all screw up, and some of us have been at it for years. Her jaw dropped when I said "Oh crap" a few weeks ago when I was knitting a sweater. "What did you DO!?" I just shrugged and said "I messed up." "What are you gonna do now?" "Go back and fix it. No biggie." Her eyes stayed wide 😄