equipmentThis post in the loom spotlight series covers frame looms for tapestry weaving, continuous strand weaving, and potholder looms, compared to rigid heddle looms.
draftspick-upIt turns out it’s not so simple as saying that a number of pick up patterns on a rigid heddle loom equals a number of shafts, as the interactions are different.
So you've bought or are thinking of buying a rigid heddle loom, and are wondering what accessories to get? Here are my thoughts as a "frugal under-buyer".
equipment hacksSooner or later it will happen that you have a thread or two that's too loose. And eventually you may have a warp where it's quite a lot of threads! Here's some ideas for ways to deal with the problem.
resourcesgetting startedproject ideasThese projects are all great ways to make useful items and experiment, when you’re first learning or learning a new technique. They can all be made with worsted or DK weight yarns with a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle.
suppliersCanadian contentyarnThis post helps you sort though the haystack of Canadian yarn stores to find the ones that sell weaving specific supplies.
equipment hacksyarnThe first time I tried to use a hank of yarn, I didn't realize that they need some special attention, just started pulling, and quickly ended up with a tangled mess that I spent the next 3 evenings untangling and winding into a ball.
getting startedIf you're looking to see what a beginner can do, or get some inspiration for your own beginner projects, you're in the right place! These are definitely not the prettiest things I'll ever weave, but this is where I started!