Changing Colors

[@susanhenry9730]

I always find a lot of value in your videos. You provide clear explanation and well-positioned video footage. Thank you and please keep ‘em coming!

[@curmudgeon66]

Thanks Susan

[@Afterhoursangel55]

Thank you so much for this video, I am fairly new to weaving, and decided to try and work with 2 colors now that I have mastered the one color weave, tried a few things and could not figure out how to keep the wefth from showing several rows above on the side, just tried this technique and am amazed the color change no longer shows at all. This way I do not have to cut yarn everytime I end a row to start a new one. I am practicing on a toy weave with heddle and beater which only weaves 6 inches, but a good size for scarfs. I also did a long piece which I will try and make clothes with it for a doll, my ultimate goal is to make my own clothes with my own weaved fabric. Once i achieve these few goals, will progress to either a rigid heddle loom or table loom. I have so far since Feb 2023 mastered the round looms and made clothing and lovey blankets with stuffed toy on it. I retired a few yrs back, so I now have plenty of time to do new things I never tried before. I had started earlier this yr with the toy weave, but warping it was such a chore I anbandoned the idea of it, but been watching you tube videos on how to warp weaving device and finally got the hang of it, so lovingcoming back to this type of loom. Your technique right here will help me so much with fewer tails to tuck in. 1 day at a time, never give up, put it aside for a while if need be, but never give up.

[@emilyackertrutten268]

I really enjoy your videos - very informative and well presented.

[@curmudgeon66]

thanx

[@iancalder8708]

Beautiful weaving! Thank you very much for so generously sharing your knowledge, and for giving me inspiration. Best wishes

[@korisondrealparish4260]

Thank you! You are a talented instructor! I’ve been struggling with color changes and am glad I found this video. I’m off to try this method. Happy Weaving!

[@lesmessbucilova2732]

This video has been so helpful to me as a new weaver. Thank you

[@crsbloom6222]

This was a really interesting and simple solution to a problem I have encountered several times. MUCH better than cutting and splicing yarn every few picks. Love your videos and love your weaving. Thanks so much for putting them on KZbin:)

[@curmudgeon66]

Thanks for your kind comment. I realize it wont be as easy if one does not have a castle on the loom like I do, but I do think it is a pretty good way to keep both weft threads working.

[@deborahthomas-wilton]

Thank you so much, I am a visual learner and your video instantly made sense. Whereas a written description has baffled me.

[@terrysharing]

Andy, I thought this was very interesting. It's great when someone shares "the way they do it". Now that I thinik about it that's what I do. I'm not saying I'm right or the only way. It's the way I do it. I am somehow captivated by your videos that make such great sense and create something beautiful. I'll never be a weaver but it sure is interesting! Thanks!

[@curmudgeon66]

Yeah Terry, I understand pre-zactly what you are saying about "here's how I do it". And I will never have a great garden, but sure have enjoyed how yours grows.

[@waynebosman9023]

Really well presented information! Clear explanation and good camera angle. I may re-watch it a few times before I don't have to think about it, but Thank You so much!

[@lauraroberts8741]

I will definitely be using this technique on an upcoming tartan pattern. So many color changes, and it'll even be a lot of the same colors- Brown, orange and yellow.

[@margaretwallace8436]

On the loom, on the walls...that’s some beautiful weaving.

[@DonnaScarpa]

Thank you Andy! Never would have occurred to me that there was a neat alternative to having those annoying different color ends I’ve been dealing with.

[@ВенераСабирова-о4э]

Спасибо большое! Долгих лет и крепкого здоровья! Семье Вашей процветания!

[@DreamWeavr]

Beautiful fabric! Timely video for my next towel project. Thank you.

[@movourneen]

Thanks for the great explanation. I like the extra edge it gives your item. I do like 8/4 for towels and have a bath towel of that thread. I love this twill pattern, very pretty.

[@kimwhite4966]

I just love your videos....they are so clear and such a fantastic explanation...thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@RobertJohnson-je6tx]

Great video. Like the carry forward technique. Looking forward to your next video.

[@curmudgeon66]

Thanks

[@AnneloesF]

Aha! I was wondering about how to do that. Thank you for the clear explanation.

[@stefib.7758]

I am so grateful for your advice, thanks!

[@oosterhome]

I LOVE your videos. Down to earth, no frills, yet so, so knowledgable. Thank you for putting all the work into this for the benefit of your fellow weavers. What is the tool you are using (looks like a ruler clamped on to your weaving) I gather it helps to get straight edges?

[@adamakaru2683]

You got great skill thank you for sharing.

[@carolbond6878]

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your videos, as a newbie weaver I find them so helpful.

[@LindaDeeTee]

What a great technique! Thank you for sharing it!

[@donnac368]

Thank you so much for sharing this method. I will be trying this soon.

[@karolmolitor4675]

So cool! Beautiful piece!

[@curmudgeon66]

Thank you

[@LauraCrisCo]

Hi. Your work is soo beautifull !

[@curmudgeon66]

Thank you Laura

[@marinamartinez6886]

Great tip! 👍

[@lindaakers2991]

Beautiful

[@susancaulton5470]

I have a rigid heddle loom and this is still relevant thanks......I love your loom, what is it?

[@audreysmith5474]

Thanks for this info!! What is it you have across your weaving?

[@barbararickman8543]

Are you doing the dish towel exchange again? I DO hope so. The fall colors here in CT were better than last year, but not the best I have seen. Too many damaged trees. I have some 8/2 carpet warp for a second set or rag rugs. Let us know how using this year for dish towels comes out.

[@curmudgeon66]

Hi Barbara ! No this is not for the dish towel exchange, I haven't done that for a couple years now, and don't even know if it is still going. It was fun to do when I was doing it. I'm doing these just as a way to use up some excess carpet warp.

[@kellyfazekas7831]

I'm a new weaver and was wondering what you call the tool you used to prevent the sides drawing in. I couldn't catch what you said. Thank you.

[@JustinDOehlke]

Weaving temple

[@valeriebobosh1218]

I just wanted to ask you what yarn and colors did you use. i am beginning weaver and I just love seeing the color combinations. These colors are so soft and beautiful - not just orange and brown, but balanced in their softness of color. I know this is an old video, but i hope you see my question.

[@curmudgeon66]

The thread is 8/4 maysville carpet warp. Colors . . .I don't remember exactly, orange obviously, and a medium brown, but I have forgotten which one. I bet you could find it in the color choices on the Woolery.com Web site.

[@pennyparker82]

I appreciate the method but I don't find it works so well, because the yarn not being used causes loops at the slevedge, unless I really fiddle with it and pull it taut after a few picks so it's not looping.... but instead of having my nice razor sharp selvedges as usual, it's more wavy. :/

[@jackiecamacho9764]

Very nice. What is the name of the item you used to keep the edge Ernest and also what is the name of the loom you’re using?

[@JustinDOehlke]

Weaving temple

[@Rexvideowow]

What is the best place to buy wool colors?

[@nichr165]

Hi there 😊 how many colours can you carry up in this way? If you were using 3 or 4 colours, would you do the same then? And if not, how would you do it? I'm new to weaving. And the first thing I made, was a 3 coloured tartan pattern. And I have a probleme withe my ends where I finished of and started a new colour. I cut them off at the end of the last row, and weaved the snip alongside the new colour, to lock it in place, but now it's off the loom, you see every change, as small fuzzy warn ends poking out half a millimeter, and if I cut it flush, it just pops up on the front side.

[@curmudgeon66]

When weaving tartan, if I only have to go a short distance like 6 or 8 picks, I have carried 2 colors forward. But that is about as many or as far as I would go when doing tartan.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Good video but I am new so can you tell me more about that thread running down the side is it only one one side and did you put it in a heddle or just through the reed thanks for any help

[@curmudgeon66]

The thread on the side is a "floating selvage", it is not through a heddle. Floating selvages are one on each side. Not needed for "plain weave", but quite helpful with twill, or in this case point-twill.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Thank you

[@bettieshea278]

Tell me about the temple. What is the advantage?

[@aaliyahrand7984]

How would you do this with 7 color Tartan without the salvage carrying all 7 colors up one side?

[@curmudgeon66]

I just would not carry it forward.

[@ruweidashakhshir2143]

Lovely. Whats the tool you use to keep the width of the fabric even called?

[@JustinDOehlke]

Weaving temple