Choosing and using yarns in weaving, part 2

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[@univfinutdervbjiol3731]

Thank you Kelly, I do enjoy the chatty type. You still covered the "pure information" needed. It seems friendlier

[@rachelkarcher2565]

As a new weaver this is profoundly helpful

[@KellyCasanova]

Great! 😀

[@maeganschaefer8217]

I just got a rigid heddle loom and appreciate you taking the time to explain all the differences of the yarns. Thank you!!!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're so welcome, thank you for watching!

[@Grandmasterrett]

Appreciate the amount of thought and organization that went into your two videos. Will watch again because there is so much information to absorb. Thanks much and take care.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you ❤

[@megegert861]

Your items are beautiful 🎉. Clearly a labor of love. But that’s why I’m going to buy a loom. To achieve close to what you have produced. It will be my labor of love 😊

[@KellyCasanova]

I used to look at other weavers and think I could never achieve that or get to that level. All it takes is time and practice!

[@spunknit7851]

Personally I love seeing all of your projects! They are so beautiful and inspirational! Your conversational manner makes it feel like you are here having tea with me! It makes me want to try some new yarns and new patterns! Thank you for sharing!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@cristi1924]

Thank you Kelly, great videos (both part 1 and 2), very detailed and well explained 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariabeebe6297]

Just found this video. it was helpful. I'm currently weaving a Krogbragd project. The warp is 20/2 cotton. My tensions loosens when my heddle is in the down position and I thought it was something I did wrong when putting the warp on the loom. It was good to hear you say it is an issue with this kind of yarn. This was all helpful information. Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome! 😀

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

This was a beautifully presented video. Informative and inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Debs

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks so much!

[@lauraroberts8741]

I think the snowflake-like pattern with the floats would probably make a very nice piece under the Christmas tree, surrounding it, perhaps in red and white instead of the purple

[@KellyCasanova]

Oh yes, that would be lovely!

[@markthompson4885]

I was really glad you showed weaving with silk. as I want to make a silk scarf to go flying with my Biplane.

[@KellyCasanova]

That sounds fun!

[@crunchycountrycatholic]

I just finished both of these videos while working on a Bargello quilt. I've been a Quilter for 10 years and am craving something new that gives me items I can use daily (wear and work items). I think weaving may be my next adventure. Thank you for all of your information and kind guidance.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@PeaceLoveAndRico]

i just bought a 'toy' rigid heddle... its wooden 20 inches and came with 10 dent reed. the draw shafts are tiny but this lil' guy is my new buddy! your videos inspire me, i get too excited, I've beat yarn once and already I'm pretending i can weave a poncho for myself. haha.

[@KellyCasanova]

Love your enthusiasm and congrats on your new buddy! 😀

[@tracysmith7935]

I would use it in a vest. The front two panels made of this lovely fabric and the back of a plain colored fabric. The lovely paterned fabric could be lined to maintain its pattern.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for your feedback Tracy!

[@TLupo]

I appreciate your rundown of the various yarns. I'm not really a scarf person. I'm always hot, and the place I live doesn't get snow. That leaves pillows, table linens, towels, etc. I enjoy weaving but often would like to imagine a good reason for my hobby. So many such things can be bought cheaply at the store.

[@KellyCasanova]

I know what you're saying but made cloth is just a lot more satisfying than buying from the store 😊

[@brfny7002]

I love the purple pattern. It would look great as a table cloth. Beautiful.

[@KellyCasanova]

A few people have said the same, and I agree, a table cloth would be lovely 😊

[@leoniecochrane3108]

Thank you so much Kelly, your knowledge and inspiration is amazing. Not to mention how beautiful your work is. Thanks again Leonie

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@audreyburman3023]

Thank you for this very informative video and the show and tell. Your work is so beautiful!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Audrey 😊

[@judithcockayne5947]

Thank you for taking the time to make the 2 videos talking about yarns. I have just bought a rigid heddle loom and found the videos very helpful. I enjoyed the relaxed style too.

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm glad it was helpful to you and that you like the relaxed style. I prefer making relaxed videos too 😊

[@lisadolan538]

Hi Kelly Thank you, I really enjoyed the video. I think I could listen to you all day. I not only love your voice but I enjoyed all of the information and talk about yarns. Your silk work is really beautiful. I have had my rigid heddle a couple of years. I have made many things such as table runners, towels and simple things like that. I feel like I could use some lessons to refine my skills I am interested in taking one of your classes but I just need to do it when I have the time. You will be hearing from me again, hopefully soon!! Many Blessings to you and your family. Thanks so much, Lisa Dolan

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you for such kind words Lisa ❤

[@dianamccoy8848]

Wonderfully helpful video, thanks.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@lizurquhart4105]

Thank you! I am finally putting my loom together and your videos are so helpful for beginner weavers like myself.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! 😊

[@arleneschneider1549]

I’m just learning about weaving...my loom is on BO so I’ve been absorbing all the information I can until it arrives. This was very informative and I thank you for helping a newbie.

[@KellyCasanova]

I hope that loom hurries up and gets to you soon!

[@ImGinaMarie]

This was an absolutely amazing video...I have been thinking about exploring weaving because it is all so beautiful and I just learned to spin last year, I'm so drawn to the fiber arts it just seems natural to go on with weaving..I learned so much from this, thank you so much for putting so much into it to share with us!! New sub and IG follower!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@jencea9813]

my son love's weaving and knitting and crochet and sewing

[@pattishanks3788]

Really enjoyed these very helpful videos!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, thanks for the feedback 😊

[@reneeeatchel1471]

I would love more classes on color and i think the pattern you did on the 8 shaft would make a lovely skirt or dress fabric. This video came in handy today as I'm a new weaver and have recently warped my RHL with acrylic yarns and have been struggling with it. I think i used the wrong heddle and the yarns kind of stick together. Oh well. I hated to spend the money on wool when I'm just learning. ;)

[@KellyCasanova]

Use what you can afford and don't feel bad about it, just try to go for non fluffy/sticky seeming yarns! 😄

[@cathywilson6871]

Hi Kelly I bought an Ashford 16" SampleIt Rigid Heddle a couple of weeks ago. I'm brand new to this, never done weaving or spinning and haven't knitted anything for 40 years! Loving the weaving - partly inspired to take it up by an Anni Albers exhibition - and finding your videos really helpful. The informal style is great. I'd hoped to try the pattern for the garment you're wearing in the films but see my loom isn't big enough so I guess it'll have to wait 😔. Thank you and please keep them coming!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for watching Cathy, you will love your loom!

[@MsMuhammad19]

Hi. I know this video is a year old but, the last towel you made with the purple and white pattern is beautiful. 😍 I think it would look great as some sort of garment. Maybe a skirt or something. By the way, love all your videos they are so Informative. 👍🏾I'm also very new to weaving.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Paula!

[@lynnetownsend8945]

Great video! I'm a new weaver and your videos have been so helpful and inspiring!

[@KellyCasanova]

That's wonderful Lynne, I'm happy to hear it 😊

[@amiraelsharkawi9487]

Very useful 😍 thank you for sharing 💗

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@janwilliams8930]

Thank you for mentioning the brand name of 8/2 cotton you like and the reason. It’s very helpful!

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelkarcher2565]

So helpful

[@lagunillas05]

Excellent video. Thanks so much. As for those exquisite silk scarves ... WOW!

[@KellyCasanova]

Something for you to aim for perhaps? 😉

[@lagunillas05]

Kelly Casanova in my dreams!

[@lagunillas05]

Kelly Casanova I just love your colour combinations. Inspirational!

[@annahord5814]

Great videos! I have lots of cotonlin and have been working on bands. Now I have the problem of what to do with the beautiful bands. Thank you again and keep up the good work!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Anna 😊

[@chrisgergen2171]

So enjoyed the “chatty” type videos. I was commenting like you were just going to up and comment back! 😉. Very informative in a casual way. Although, you’re videos are always full of info!! Stay healthy and safe! Thanks!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for the feedback Chris, and thank you for watching 😊

[@glendasimmonds6538]

Thanks Kelly, very informative and helpful as usual.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for watching Glenda 😊

[@stretch4960]

Sew up a square basket, one large enough to hold a batch of biscuits. Use your towel for the liner and to fold up over the biscuits to keep them warm. Would really be pretty for that and would keep your biscuits warm for quite some time. I do it all the time. I do it for corn on the cob too and it keeps it hot longer. Just an idea.

[@KellyCasanova]

Lovely idea 😊

[@fibernymphdyeworks]

Thanks for the videos, Kelly! They were both really informative!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@daniellecarling1694]

Wow had no idea about all that yarn info I think I would use the purple dish towel maybe for a table runner like you said and maybe you could use that same pattern for a scarf or maybe a blanket

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, it would make a beautiful scarf 😊

[@janemorrow6672]

How about folded and lined as oven gloves for your long float tea towel fabric. Oh and an apron?

[@KellyCasanova]

Both good ideas! 😊

[@heatherjensen4003]

Very helpful info on yarn. Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much, very informative

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenbochinski]

Excellent Video. I have experimented with many yarns. After viewing this I probably will not use silk. I like pearl cotton in towels as an accent. Pearl cotton does not absorb water like mercerized does

[@KellyCasanova]

Pearl cotton as an accent sounds lovely 😊

[@lisadolan538]

HI Kelly, All of your projects are so beautiful and I love how passionate you are about weaving and your projects. I am learning so much from you and enjoy these talks. Regarding your classes I wanted to know if I have to keep up with a group or can I work at my own pace? I am also a little technology challenged and sometimes can't get things downloaded. I did learn from you how to use a pick up stick and used it in a washcloth I was making. Now I am going to make your "Wash Your Hands" towel to go with it. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful talents.

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Lisa, no, with a membership you work completely at your own pace 😊

[@lisadolan538]

@@KellyCasanova Thank you for responding, I am going to have someone help me with the downloading and join one of your memberships.

[@beverlykemp4735]

I have been watching your videos most of the day today. They are wonderful. You have mentioned double warping. Do you have a tutorial showing how to do that?

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm glad you're enjoying them! I have 3 double weave classes, each one is a little different depending on what you want to do: Weaving with Two Heddles- kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/weaving-with-two-heddles/?preview=logged_out Doubleweave Baby Blanket- kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/doubleweave-baby-blanket/?preview=logged_out Hope that helps!

[@donnadressler769]

You referenced links but, I don’t see them. Great video!

[@KellyCasanova]

Most of the links you will find in the blog post, it was easier for me to put them all there 😊 kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com/2020/03/choosing-and-using-yarns-in-weaving.html

[@loobitzh]

Love what looks like handwoven oufit Kelly. Did you weave it? did you use Rigid Heddle or a 4 shaft loom? It looks really stylish on you. Lovely!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Linda! It's woven on a rigid heddle loom, the class is available here - kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/clasped-warp-quechquemitl/?preview=logged_out

[@carysw8967]

very interesting- having brought the 8/2 cotton for the Fibonacci t-towels I was interested in that cotton. Would also be interested in what more I could make with that cotton, without having to buy much more as it can be expensive.

[@DebbieBuckland]

thank you this was very useful

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, I'm pleased to hear it!

[@manofmann]

I was fascinated by these two videos. As a new weaver with a rigid heddle loom, I feel lost with the variations of yarn, so thank you. The project I am looking to do when I have a bit more experience is to weave some cushion covers in cotton (it wears better than wool) I was hoping to find some advice on cotton weights and heddle size to use. Can you help?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, I'm happy to help 😊 I do have the Weaver's Toolkit, which includes yarn sizes and heddles, if you're interested: www.etsy.com/listing/819827549/weavers-toolkit-digital-download-ebook?ref=shop_home_active_4

[@ml5684]

Hi Kelly. Thank you for the detailed video. Very informative. I particularly like the silk scarfs. The bamboo scarfs look very drapy and beautiful too. Can you please tell me what yarns (and weight) you used for the wrap around scarf you are wearing in the video.

[@KellyCasanova]

A mix of bamboo and tencel, both 8/2 weight. The class is available here if you're interested- kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/clasped-warp-quechquemitl/?preview=logged_out

[@simoesana168]

thanks gr the video is important have legend in portuguese or spanish. I love your ponche how can I make it??

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Ana, The poncho is available as a class here - kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/clasped-warp-quechquemitl/?preview=logged_out

[@AuntieEm294]

That pattern with the longer floats on the back - who says it has to be kitchen use? Why not garment?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, could be for a garment too 😊

[@stinepetersen861]

This is really great. I just ordered my first rigid heddle loom so I need all the help 😂 Quick question: how do you estimate how much yarn you'll need for the weft?

[@KellyCasanova]

If it's plain weave you generally need about 2/3rds of the amount of your warp 😊

[@LittleLady633]

I review both or these videos each week. Especially when I want to but new thread/yarn/

[@KellyCasanova]

Wow, thank you Judy, I'm happy to know they are so useful to you!

[@atepatty6216]

Very helpful videos. I would like to know where do you get your yarns? Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

I buy all my yarns in Australia, mostly from Bendigo Woollen Mills, The Thread Collective and some from BB Yarns.

[@carysw8967]

But now I've seen that fantastic scalf in silk! Do you have a pattern for silk, RHL with one heddel?

[@KellyCasanova]

No, I'm afraid I don't have any patterns using silk. Yet 😉

[@leoniecochrane3108]

Would the mercerised cotton be nice used as the weft?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, and I've done that too, it does make a nice weft.

[@amysceri3591]

Thank you for this very informative video. I just purchased my second ridge heedle loom at 32” wide and I have an extra heedle in 7.5. The Ashford loom now comes equipped with the double heedle brackets. I wanted to work on a poncho that was in issue 30 of the Wheel Ashford’s fibercraft Magazine. It calls for using hand spun yarn, which I was glad for now I can use the yarn I spun in merino wool. Unfortunately I don’t have enough for the whole project and found in my stash a beautiful solid Uru.yarn from KNITCRATE colorway Enlightened a stunning teal/turquoise in 85% merino and15% silk. It is a DK weight yarn. Would this be ok to work with? Also, can I combine fingering and and DK on the Warp. I planned on using a fingering for the Weft. Thank you for your help, Amy Sceri Queens, New York

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Amy, Yes, combining these would be fine, just know that if you have different weights of yarn in the warp that these may stand out as lines or texture the end fabric a little. Could be quite interesting!

[@susanwiseman4851]

Hi Kelly, could you please give the name of the Canadian yarn company that you mentioned in your video, using 8/2 cotton?

[@KellyCasanova]

Maurice Brassard - they have an online shop but are also available at The Woolery in the US and from Thread Collective in Australia 😊

[@susanwiseman4851]

@@KellyCasanova Thank you for answering me back so quick! I love your videos. I know, I will be back to view them often.

[@estellelace3402]

Thanks Kelly. With the 60/2 thread, you use 50/10 or 60/10 Reed?

[@KellyCasanova]

The finest thread I've used with my RHL is 10/2, and I used a 15 dent reed with thread doubled.

[@estellelace3402]

@@KellyCasanova OK thanks Kelly. 🙏❤️

[@KellyCasanova]

@@estellelace3402 Sorry, I realised I didn't answer your question properly! The 60/2 silk I wove at 40epi on my floor loom, which has a 10 dent reed. I sleyed 4 threads per dent 😊

[@estellelace3402]

@@KellyCasanova ❤️

[@petersmith6113]

@@KellyCasanova Hi Kelly, When you say you "sleyed" 4 threads per dent does that mean that the 4 threads become like one? And related I think. If you figure that your set should be 20 and you have a 10 per inch reed, would you sley 2 threads per dent to get 20? And then the 2 threads are like one, ie the weft thread is going around the 2 (or 4 as in the silk example above) as if they were 1, right?

[@tammihackley4349]

Placemates?

[@KellyCasanova]

That would be lovely 😊

[@kimlyne9700]

I signed up for the newsletters a few months ago and I probably got the Moroccan Scarf pattern but now I can’t find it in my email. Is there another way to get it? I would love to try bamboo!

[@KellyCasanova]

Can you private message me with your email Kim, then I'll send it out to you 😉

[@kimlyne9700]

I don’t know how to private message on KZbin, but when I went to your site again this time I didn’t close the pop up and just signed up again. ☺️

[@KellyCasanova]

@@kimlyne9700 Oh! Well, that's a surprise! 😁

[@clrose79]

The pattern with the longer floats looks like a lovely skirt to me 😁

[@KellyCasanova]

Mmm, I like!

[@BBMc107]

30:00 Judges can be so cruel and political. The scarf is gorgeous! The selvedges are so wonderful. It must have been an error based on wrong difficulty rather than form.

[@estellelace3402]

Sorry, you take about on video 😁