Clasped Weft weaving on a rigid heddle loom

[@peekabeaux]

Thank you for this and all your other videos. I have been weaving for about 10 years. I stopped two years ago family issues . I haven’t felt with weaving and stopped all crafts. Your videos have inspired me again. I’ve never woven clasp weft and am looking forward to doing it today. Please keep the videos coming.

[@KellyCasanova]

That's great to hear, I think you will love it! ❤

[@sheilamayer3543]

I love your videos on weaving on the Rigid Heddle loom. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to make these weaving videos. Your teaching videos are organized, creative and wonderfully informative! Keep it up!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! 💕

[@cindywhitmanbradley]

Amazingly simple.the way you clearly show.

[@lambchop6278]

You are a very good teacher. Not many people have the ability to explain things to people so well.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@Stacey.B]

This is a wonderful idea! So many things this fabric can become! Table runner, purse, napkins, the possibltys are endless!

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, exactly! You might be inspired by this Instagram account, she frequently uses clasped weft fabric to sew beautiful items - instagram.com/hellskitsch/

[@leoniecochrane3108]

I have just ordered my rigid beadle loom. I have been wanting for years and now finally the right time has come for me... You have inspired me so much, I have watched many of your videos while doing my research. You have given me the confidence to make a start. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge leonie

[@KellyCasanova]

Congratulations on your loom! 😀

[@Carrie82157]

I just bought my first rigid heddle loom. I get it next week. I've been watching several youtube videos and yours are so helpful and inspiring. Thank you for posting them.

[@KellyCasanova]

+Carrie82157 You will love it! All the best :)

[@proyc95]

So calm and soothing instructions . Was a pleasure to watch the video, thank you. Loved the natural flow and pace of the video as well

[@KellyCasanova]

That is a lovely comment to receive, thank you so much ❤

[@proyc95]

❤️

[@tobycooper8910]

Thank you for simplifying the technique for (me) all the beginners. I'll be visiting your channel often. This type of learning is more beneficial to me than a workshop.

[@KellyCasanova]

So glad to hear it Toby, thank you!

[@fredlee8891]

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[@stillhatecoffee]

OMG this is so simple, yet SO effective! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. I am waiting for my loom to arrive today!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Congrats on the loom, you will love it! 😄

[@mariondry8607]

You are wonderful at explaining the techniques in just the right pace. Wow! Brava!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@Chocobutta47]

Thank you for you for taking the time to share your talent. I'm a newbie and your tutorials are clear and concise. Again, Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you for watching, I'm happy to hear that!

[@mrsgill6951]

Kelly! Thank you for making this beginner weaver look so good! Your videos are so easy to follow and make this old dog have fun learning new tricks. Glad I found your school and your videos.

[@KellyCasanova]

So happy to hear that, thank you 😀

[@TaraMorse]

You explain things so well. I just got my loom, and have been looking at videos to get ideas, and your explanation was perfect. Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

+taramorse Great to hear, thank you for taking the time to comment :)

[@spirithorsedances]

Kelly, thank you. I watched your video and solved a design problem that's had me spun up for a week.

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful! 😀

[@AlagaiBanty]

I love the effect! I'm definitely going to try this, both regular and random patterns.

[@KellyCasanova]

+AlagaiBanty Great, have fun!

[@patw7408]

Love this! As a very new weaver, I thought I’d try this and I’m really pleased with the results. It also helped with my edges - they were easier to get to sit right using this technique. Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm glad it worked well for you, it's certainly a fun way to weave!

[@RinEMV]

I've done this before but didn't know it had a name! Cooool!

[@susanafonda3184]

Me alegro de haberte descubierto con tus videos, muy claros en la explicación y demostración, gracias por ellos y esperando nuevas enseñanzas

[@KellyCasanova]

Gracias!

[@hebertjerome]

great vid kelly. I will be trying this on my next weave. I am making scarves on a cricket loom and this will make them more bumpy and textured when felted

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome, good luck with it!

[@moiramevissen5654]

What a marvelous, clear video tutorial! FABULOUS

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you very much! 💕

[@traceyhannwongchong]

Thanks Kelly. You've explained that technique really well!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you for the feedback Tracey :)

[@evecampbell7744]

You are a great teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@cindywhitmanbradley]

I just read below that you already answered yarn weight. I am excited to try this. Thank you!

[@jenthulhu]

Brilliant! How easy this looks--and yet so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome 😊

[@LoralynnAnn]

This is brilliant!!! I love this so much and your demonstration and instruction make this seem doable by a beginner like myself. Thank you so much for this video!

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm so glad it has inspired you! 😀

[@emmaleeann76]

Thank you for the wonderfully clear explanation! Beautiful color choices by the way.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@VOKTAA]

I had always thought of weaving as being just shy of magical, but ive spent the last few hours watching your videos and i really want to try. Your vids are fantastic.

[@KellyCasanova]

I still think it's magical! I encourage you to have a go, you just might love it as much as I do :)

[@VOKTAA]

Do you have any recomendations on what a beginer would need (like what size of loom)?

[@KellyCasanova]

At it's most simple, you can start with a piece of cardboard and some yarn. Or a simple wooden frame. Rigid heddle looms start at around $150 for a small, sample loom.

[@melissamaynard6832]

This is a wonderful video. Thank you for a great explanation and walk through of the technique.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@debala6367]

What a great technique! Your explanation and demonstration are clear and easy to understand. Thanks for sharing and...I'm totally going to attempt to recreate your lovely design! 💜

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, good luck with it! 😄

[@karlaruthford5149]

Beautiful weaving and great explanation. Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! ❤

[@angelakm6753]

Thank you Kelly for this simple to understand video. Will give it a go :)

[@cathmitcheltree2226]

I'm a beginner weaver. Thank you for your video. I'll be giving this a try! :)

[@KellyCasanova]

I hope you do, it's a really fun technique!

[@cassandraperkins8763]

Beautiful pattern- however you didn't show how you initially attached your color yarn- your project was already in progress. I can probably figure it out- but I'd like to see your technique

[@princesspearlthumb]

I love your videos! I’m signed up to take a locally taught class in just over a week, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. I have been preparing by watching videos, yours and other weavers’ videos. I have already learned so much from you, so thank you so, so much! I truly loved this video especially, because the pattern looks so complicated, but then turns out to be so simple, something I’m sure I can do, once I move beyond my total beginner stage. It’s something for me to look forward to! 😍

[@KellyCasanova]

It's great to have achievable goals already set, good luck with your class!

[@teresabrooks2183]

Thank you for this video. I've got no worries about attempting this style now... thanks again :)

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@tomvivdecoteau7065]

Wow what a great video .. you have some serious talent .. I do not know ow how to weave

[@KellyCasanova]

You should learn! :D

[@elleeh27]

Wow! I can't wait to try this. I love your channel.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for watching!

[@chelz929]

This is a great video! Thanks for being so thorough on what you describe. I'm excited to try this method now :-)

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you, happy weaving!

[@LovebirdLaneMakes]

This is SO COOL! I can't wait to try it! 😃

[@cindywhitmanbradley]

Hi, Kelly, wondering what ply yarns you are using? I would.like.to.venture into clasped weft weaving so this would be my first project

[@KellyCasanova]

Australian 4ply, or fingering weight cotton 😊

[@mindy5721]

This is very interesting. I love the idea. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so very much for the videos.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Mindy!

[@jwstanley2645]

I too appreciate your videos. What a wonderful technique with a gazillion possibilities, such as an edge pattern. I am wondering if one could do two or more clasps per warp. Hmm. Something to ponder. Thank you for all your videos and classes.

[@KellyCasanova]

3 colour clasped weft - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWG0kGWjr76BjZI

[@KellyCasanova]

4 colour clasped weft - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6i3m2meo5mDfqs

[@wietekeheeg7343]

I’m doing this for my second weaving project. It’s very fun, and looks beautiful. Though I will never use this type of yarn again 🤣. But i will be very proud when it’s done

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful!

[@wietekeheeg7343]

@@KellyCasanova thank you :). Luckily, i’m an advanced handcrafter Otherwise the Plötulopi yarn would be a disaster for this. But it’s going great 👍🏻 ☺️

[@almahdi990]

Excellent. Love the pattern.

[@patriciawelker4549]

Absolutely amazing. thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

+Patricia Welker Thanks so much :)

[@debbierini3257]

You explain everything so well Kelly.. thank you for keeping me sane🤣😂lols❣️

[@KellyCasanova]

Happy to help! ❤️

[@rsmaychawngthu2212]

Im beginner in weaving..i just watch your video and i love it..💓

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@donnazappala7738]

Kelly this is awesome. Thank you for all your videos and great explanations!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Donna!

[@kellalafaire8534]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome, thanks!

[@laraineconnor7210]

I love this idea Kelly. Thanks.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Laraine :)

[@bon47ful]

Are you using cotton? wool? It could be a really nice area rug...

[@melaD333]

Wonderful tutorial.. so much easier than it looked! Glad I found your channel :-)

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm glad you did too! 😊

[@adrianabonino4155]

Ojalá tus videos estuviesen subtitulados!!! Seguro lo que decís es muy útil

[@dgwparfitt]

Another brilliant video!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you for your encouragement :)

[@marcy-daveweber6265]

thank you for all you have taught me.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@Gr8Success]

pretty good technique. a lot of posibilities in term of shapes and designs .

[@KellyCasanova]

Absolutely!

[@jamiejamison6795]

Really good, clear explanation.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Textile_Dude]

This was very clear and helpful. Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're most welcome!

[@morganl2633]

I can't wait to try this, and watch more of your videos! I actually understand your tutorials (I love weaving but have a hard time understanding it, so thank you!) Theoretically and for a different look, can you not do every pick as a clasped weft, but instead just every so often, or not?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes you could, you would just have to think about how those carried threads would be on your edges. You could either have them travel up the selvedge or cut and restart each time your doing a clasped weft pick. That would look cool! Funny enough, I had a hard time understanding the concepts of weaving initially too :)

[@bon47ful]

Very cool! It’s probably important to have same-weight yarns linking with each other, correct?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, I think that gives a better result.

[@yehuditp]

Love your videos! Learning so much from you. I am about to try this technique for the first time and I was wondering What happpens if I want few lines of one color only- how do I get the double weft on those picks? Do I have to have a separate shuttle with double weft on it?thanks

[@KellyCasanova]

Not too sure that I'm understanding you. You need to have at least 2 yarns of contrasting colours to work this technique. Or are you referring to my colourful variegated yarn? If so, just use a solid colour. So for example, you might use a black, blue or grey for one colour and a red or pink for the other. Does that make sense?

[@yehuditp]

Kelly Casanova i understand the technique- let's say I work with brown in the shuttle and pink that I pick up on the Left. What if I want just brown for few rows- i will have to somehow double the brown yarn. I guess one way will be to pick up Brown yarn with the brown. Not sure I explained myself. Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Oh I see what you mean now. Yes, picking up brown with brown would work. Let me know how it turns out!

[@karenbochinski]

Thanks for this video. Looks like the weft is double for each pick.

[@KellyCasanova]

+Karen Bochinski That is correct :)

[@janetpinkelman2324]

Thank you Kelley for all the great videos. What type and weight of yarn do you use in your rugs?

[@KellyCasanova]

I've not made any rugs. This one was a table runner, I used a fingering weight cotton for the warp and light worsted/dk cotton plus the fingering cotton again in the weft.

[@shelleymcnair3232]

Great job on all your videos. I just discovered you and have subscribed to your channel!

[@KellyCasanova]

+Shelley Mcnair Wonderful, thank you :)

[@corinnefrieden5701]

Can I as what heddle size you used and the yarn weight. Your videos really are the nicest to watch :)

[@KellyCasanova]

From memory, it was a 10 dent heddle with fingering weight yarn for warp and a combination of fingering and light worsted/dk for weft.

[@lauramartens5516]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Very clear instruction. 👍👍👍

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful to you 😊

[@sheonaghgall5010]

Just letting you know that i have ordered the Kromski + + + after viewing your podcast. I have been trying to workout which type and brand for some time. I was hoping to buy a cherry wood Slim Shuttle but you do not seem to stock. I love the one you are showing in the podcast. Can you advise on where to get one or if you would sell yours.

[@KellyCasanova]

Sheonagh Butcher I don't sell weaving supplies. My stick shuttle is from Ashford 😊

[@rachelmontgomery44]

I was wondering how to start a clasped weft project all the way from the beginning. Did you start with a few pics of plain weave first? And the yarn that’s on the left-did you weave one pic of it without doing the clasped weft first so that it would be hanging off the left side? Hope that made sense, thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Rachel, Yes, I believe I did start out with some plain weave. I actually made this piece and sold it years ago, so it's hard to remember! But it always looks good to have a section of plain weave at the beginning and end of a piece, as long as they are measured to be the same amount 😊

[@lilgruntz5273]

Thank you so much for your great videos. I want to tell you that you are a great Teacher. I have just ordered an Ashford Rigid heddle loom and am very excited about picking it up next week. I have been watching a lot of your videos, in preparation of starting to learn how to use my new loom. Your videos are amazing. I work with wool material and yarn as a Rug Hooker and have always wanted to learn to weave, so I decided that 2017 was the year for me to broaden my creativity. AND you have helped me in that decision.... so, again, thankyou. I have noticed that you use the 24 inch loom in your videos, why is that? For new Weavers, would you say it is the most versatile loom?

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Lil, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm so happy to hear you are beginning your weaving journey! The size of the loom is up to you but I find the 24 inch a very good place to start. There are times when I would like a wider loom, but I have heard it can be hard on your body as you have to reach further. I advise new weavers to choose the size of their loom based on what they can envision themselves weaving. The 24 inch is versatile, it's just wide enough for dish towels, bags and table runners but can be used for a small width item as well. Happy Weaving!

[@laurelfisher2689]

Tighter fright the best of luck with the help of my life . The first time I

[@bonniebradley429]

Thank you, good lesson.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Bonnie! 😊

[@maxineszmulewitz2511]

Kelly, I am a farily new weaver, and I always go to your videos. I am thinking of making a clasped weft shawl and I'm wondering how to calculate the amount of weft yarn. I'm thinking that I should calc as if it's only one yarn and then the same amount for the second yarn.

[@KellyCasanova]

I haven't actually made a clasped weft item that I had to calculate for. It's a bit unreliable because it is partly random, so you may use more of one yarn than another. I would probably calculate that I need as much weft yarn as I used for warp and distribute that figure between the number of colours I'm using in the weft.

[@maxineszmulewitz2511]

As it turns out, I have decided to put that on hold. I am making a shawl for a friend that lives in Florida, and I'm thinking that since the clasped weft is double on each pass, it might be too heavy. I going with you 3/1 lace, but I'm not going to use double in each warp as you did on the video. Once again, thinking that I want it more light weight. It's my first project with pick up stick and it looks fun. Thanks for your help and those great videos.

[@aliatkins4353]

Thank you for the information Kelly. I'm contemplating purchasing a Rigid heddle loom. Is 24" the largest size? I really enjoy your weaving videos.

[@KellyCasanova]

No, it isn't. The New Zealand company Ashford have them in these sizes: 40, 60, 80 and 120cm (16, 24, 32 and 48") - so they get pretty big!

[@nishantmadhan2482]

Hello Ms. Kelly, is it possible to use a temple to keep the width constant throughout

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi, yes you could use a temple if you wanted to.

[@clrose79]

Thank you. I am a new weaver and love your video. Do you have a video about making a Christmas/Holiday table runner?

[@KellyCasanova]

I do Crystal, but it's a little more advanced than beginner - kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/christmas-table-runner/?preview=logged_out

[@pennymetzger2878]

I should be getting my first loom on the mail soon. I am sooo sooo excited to try this out! Out of curiosity what weight of yarn are you using?

[@kathrinvoss3334]

Thanks for the video. What do I do, if I want to use a lot of different colours and want some plain lines in-between. Do I just take the weft yarn double? Because I will need the same thickness as the clasped for the single colour lines or not? I have the ten colours of the rainbow and want to do a clasped weft with changing colours over the whole weave.

[@KellyCasanova]

You can either do as you suggested, double the weft, or if you want to keep the exact same texture throughout the piece, you could continue the clasped weft but use the same colour on either side - if that makes sense?

[@kathrinvoss3334]

@@KellyCasanova thanks for the fast reply. I guess I will make a little test to see what works best.

[@KellyCasanova]

@@kathrinvoss3334 That would be a good idea 😊

[@myroslavajacklitsch6039]

Thanks!

[@joadekadencka578]

Dear Kelly! You are genius :D tkanks a lot! :)

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! 😃

[@marlashoemaker9488]

You can have your clasped weft start on both sides, right? As long as you stay consistent with your dominant color?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, you can start from either side 😊

[@mjzjjjsj6998]

Thnnk you

[@annettepiper]

How do you stop the clasped weft from overlapping and becoming bumpy?

[@KellyCasanova]

+Annette Piper I think I mentioned in the video to use yarn that is not too thick, so that is a factor. If you follow the technique and keep the tension right there shouldn't be really noticeable bumps :)

[@jennyshields2099]

Fantastic video

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Jenny! 🥰

[@veraluciaxavierxavier934]

Onde compra este tear

[@kitpool4452]

Where do I find how to do squares, ie cheques?

[@perreaultdanielle7230]

Thank you for this technic

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome! 😊

[@gabrielbehrend7625]

thanks for this video!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're most welcome 😊

[@PandaWilliams-ol5vt]

Why do you skip the first warp thread sometimes? You said it was to secure the edge but I’m not sure what situation you would do it and when you wouldn’t.

[@KellyCasanova]

If you don't go around each edge warp thread you may end up with wonky edges as on some sheds the weft thread will catch the edge and other sheds it won't. So, by going around the edge, you are catching it manually for the times it doesn't catch itself.

[@PandaWilliams-ol5vt]

Kelly Casanova ohhhhhhhhhh ok! I think I understand. I think if I put this into practice I will understand a little more. Thank you for the help!

[@templekolshalom]

Warping question - do you warp so that you have both sides in a slot? Slot on one side and hole on the other? Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Correct - 1 thread in a slot and it's pair in a hole :)

[@templekolshalom]

Sorry to flog the subject...I know to warp in each slot and hole. Am wondering about the right and left side in particular. Do I need to put in an extra thread to have each side in a slot? Warp as usual? (slot and hole) Thanks for your patience.

[@KellyCasanova]

I hope I'm understanding you correctly - when warping I have 2 threads in the slot. Then, when I thread, I take one of those threads and thread the hole to the left of the slot and continue in the same fashion across the heddle.

[@templekolshalom]

Yes, that is how I warp which leaves, let's say, the right most thread in a hole and the left most thread in a slot. Was wondering if I should add a thread on the right so that both sides would have the outermost in a slot?

[@KellyCasanova]

No need to add any more threads :)

[@hiyacynthia]

Does this really give you a weft faced weave?!! I’m trying to figure out how to get weft faces fabrics on rigid heddle. I like to use a mercerized cotton for weft.

[@KellyCasanova]

It doesn't completely cover the warp, as a weft faced weave traditionally does. But the weft is doubled, so it is weft heavy. To weave weft faced on a rigid heddle it is advantageous to have a slightly more open sett, a weft that is thicker than the warp and to use an additional beater to pack the weft down.

[@hiyacynthia]

@ @ yes, I did do all this and I did get a weft faced weave. But I didn’t enjoy the process and might as well weave on a regular tapestry loom. I really thought rigid heddle would be faster but I didn’t figure that I wouldn’t get a weft faced fabric! Argh

[@tdaada2898]

What type loom are you using and size plese? And warp and weft yarn?

[@KellyCasanova]

Ashford rigid heddle loom, 24". Yarns are hand dyed cotton, fingering weight.

[@Annie-je4yh]

Kelly, do you have warping instructions for this weave? Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

You just warp for plain weave. If you need help with the basics, I have an online beginner's course here- kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/beginner-rigid-heddle

[@Annie-je4yh]

Yes, but what parameters? I don't need help with warping just what warp to put on. Thank you so much!

[@aliatkins4353]

What width size loom are you using?

[@KellyCasanova]

It's a 60cm or 24 inch :)

[@carolekeller178]

How do you attach the rainbow yarn at the beginning ?

[@KellyCasanova]

The easiest way is to open the shed, tuck the rainbow (or whatever your contrast yarn is) into that shed a couple of inches on the left. Beat, then change sheds. Now your contrast yarn is encased in the warp, as long as you don't pull too hard on it, causing it to come out. Then you can start weaving your clasped weft.

[@cottonwoodco]

Am I correct that each row of weft yarn will be doubled?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, that is correct 😊

[@searadetrigo]

How is this technique called? Nice video.

[@KellyCasanova]

It's called clasped weft 😊

[@lorettaziolkowski2282]

Hi Kelly, is this class still available online weaving school. I saw it once a while ago but now, not able to locate it.

[@KellyCasanova]

I think I just have this tutorial here on KZbin.

[@devlandiablo]

I wish I'd found this when you posted, this is lovely! Was the rainbow yarn dyed by you or purchased pre-dyed?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, it was hand dyed by me, as was the blue.

[@svetlanafilippova1577]

👍😍🙏🙏🙏