Weaving Waffle Weave Spa Style Cloths With Linen! Thinking Christmas In July!

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Weaving Waffle Weave spa style cloths been on my mind for a while, but it's finally time! I will use linen and rayon yarns today to weave some spa style cloths to give as gifts, or at least as samples to use when I get ready to do the gifts!
weaving Waffle weave is easy once you know the steps, so I hope you'll give it a try after this! Cotton would also be nice, but I thought linen would be a slightly more luxurious way to go, since we all need to relax a little during the holidays.
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[@kapirk2244]

Who would not like the birds singing? That just stuns me. Thanks for the guided instruction.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

People continue to stun me all the time 🤣🤣

[@lauramartens5516]

P.S. love the touch of wrapping the cloths and soap together with the Christmas ribbon, you DID get the gene 🧬!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much. My late sister was very skilled in that area so I never measured up 🤣

[@JARI919]

I'm new, i just received a heddle loom as a gift, i am eager to try it out, I would really like to make a set of linen placemats for my son and future Daughter-in-law as a shower gift. thank you for this tutorial.

[@NickUncommon]

2 years later, while watching through your older content, I came across this video. I would be a very happy recipient of such a gift. The washcloths look great.

[@chrisb868]

Love this!

[@lauramartens5516]

Great idea, I found a few huge cones of similar weights and colors of yarn at Unity Hospice Thrift store yesterday. I left the cones there not knowing what I would do with them. After seeing your video I’m going back and see if I can figure out what the yarn content is. Who am I fooling, I’ll probably go back and get them no matter what the yarn content is, good price and great cause, all the money goes to Hospice. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@sandragalati6281]

You are awesome.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You are!

[@melaniehuhta8853]

Trish I think these would make AMAZING gifts. ❤️❤️❤️ I love how you bundled it with a handmade soap. I’m sure anyone would love the thoughtfulness of it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks! I'm going to do it - Maybe they won't be done until Christmas 2021, but I'm still going to do it.

[@plansandprocrastination]

This will make a stellar gift for anybody and everybody!....and the linen will just get softer and softer each time they are washed. I do agree, even though it's double the work for each gift, I love seeing them sitting next to each other as a pair.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I really hadn't thought I'd want to give them together until I saw them washed and finished together, but I love them that way!

[@BBMc107]

Do I spy a Persian Dreams knitted afghan? Way to go! I only finished three hexis (so far). Love the linen waffle weave, too. Gorgeous! And 300 masks. Whoo hoo!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You do! Gosh, it is years and years old now. I loved it, and I have plans for another, but I haven't gotten to it yet ;)

[@qltygrl3187]

I so want to do one! I just can’t decide what yarn I want to use.

[@jessicawright1656]

I'm loving these!

[@Zincchromeshema]

I love them!

[@KristinMoran]

Those look fantabulous!

[@dharmafey]

You should make the soap! It's easy and fun!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Maybe someday! I thought for now I would support another artist that is brave enough to put their art out there, since I'm not! 😂😜

[@channelhoward]

This is such a great gift idea. Thanks for showing and explaining everything with so much detail. I love your channel!

[@krystledawne]

Oooo these look super luxe and awesome!

[@lindagerhard8381]

What a great project for gifts! Love it, so thoughtful.

[@cynthiaschultz6398]

You are making me SO want to start weaving!

[@maryellenmeggs3027]

That was a nice gift. The recipient will love it. I make Christmas ornament to give to cashier during the Christmas holidays to make up for the angry customers.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

You are so talented!!!!! Thank you for the video.

[@brendabacon1613]

Oh my gosh those are amazing!!! And adding the soap and ribbon makes a great gift. I love it! 😁

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@sandramarshall7712]

Great Gift girl! Wow, I would be so happy getting something beautifully handmade like that.

[@bonnielundholm5535]

I love this waffle weave. It look lovely and should do a wonderful job of lightly scrubbing.

[@kellyfazekas7831]

Gotta say, I love those! I like the natural look of them.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@scummins4233]

Awww they make a lovely gift 🤗😍

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I just tested dyeing the yarn, so now I can do a big batch and get a whole pile of them done! Thank you!

[@ogneslavikmir8734]

i want to try that on my future weaving loom, but i also want to add some ukranian ornaments. Thank you for the video!

[@nancyskinner5207]

I would love to be on your Christmas list! Those are so beautiful!

[@LittleFischies]

What a fun gift! I love the neutral color too!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@fearthetree2014]

Such an awesome idea! These would be such special Christmas gifts 😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I think so too!

[@dmbrown240]

Those came out beautiful. 💕

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊

[@turkdet]

Your weaving is really beautiful!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Wow, thank you! I feel like I'm just such a basic weaver, because to me, the basics are the most beautiful. But that is not the case to everyone!

[@jackofalltradeswoman]

Thanks so much for the detailed video...will be adding this to my wish list. Leandra💕

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jazmin9565]

This was so nice to watch after coming home from the hospital❤️ Keep the content coming!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope you're okay! And if you have to recover, at least it's something to do, right?

[@hildeaareskjold8070]

They are beautiful! I'm a new weaver and getting addicted to looking at your videos for inspiration 😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks so much 😊

[@robinmccamont]

I’m making dishcloths and scrubbies kits for Christmas gifts this year! Love, love your woven hand cloths and soap gift idea! Excellent...! Thanks for sharing, Trish!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Great idea!!

[@debbieabella49]

Thanks for this tutorial...great idea for gifts! Another project to add to my ever growing 'to do' list! ;)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I know. I need more time in my day to make stuff.

[@bonniemcgee6648]

Beautiful love the hole idea 🤗

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊

[@alenacarnes6658]

I love all of your videos! Thanks for all you do

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Aww, thank you so much for watching. I'm so glad if you are getting something out of them

[@michellem121]

I have been wanting to do some handwoven gifts at Christmas time. But have always tried to start it too late. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I suppose next year, I will have to start a Christmas in July weave along so we can all be inspired and get some projects going early!

[@dianedavis1833]

Excellent video! You made me completely understand this pattern and using pick up sticks. Very well done. You have a new subscriber!

[@loriknight5904]

Loved this video- great gift ideas

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kathycostello4104]

Thank you for a clear video on this process. I want to make waffle weave clothes with cotton.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope it helps! This same edge method does a great job of securing the edges without hemming with cotton cloths.

[@heathermoore3548]

Trish, I just saw one printed tea-towel for $28! Yours are so beautiful. Go for it. You have nothing to lose. Absolute worst case scenario your camper has 5 more beauties!

[@peggyhobbs303]

Oh boy! A new stitch. Be back after I warp my loom....

[@FiberLoveDiary]

😂💜 Go get it, Peggy!

[@neeko4676]

So pretty! Thank you for sharing. I've also been making masks all year. Up to 1,200+. Finally taking a break and learning weaving and getting back into spinning.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Goodness. I lost track after 300, and eventually when I started seeing them all over the place, I just decided to stop. I hope you have fun with weaving and spinning!

[@gailburford1655]

Yeh Trish I just placed an order from Great Northern Weaving! I'm ready to weave! They knew who you were and I told them I saw your video and you mentioned them. I'm sure they are happy. Thank you

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's pretty neat that they knew me! Thanks, Gail. I love that yarn for towels!

[@eroff4721]

Great gift idea and as dharmafey said, soap making is fun and easy. Brambleberry has great tutorials.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

maybe someday. For now I thought it would be nice to support another artist that is brave enough to try to sell. I can imagine what a thrill it would be to have someone buying stuff I made. This way I get to be the thriller! Instead of the thrillee. But I remember your soap from Instagram, right? Isn't that where I saw it?

[@chronicallycrocheting]

Wonderful gift idea! I never realized how much I did for everyone until I became a single working mom. My first Christmas I worked the day before and the day after. I baked and cooked all day Christmas Day and at the end of the day I was in tears from exhaustion. Not to mention Christmas shopping prior to it and wrapping. It was the worst Christmas I have ever had. Needles to say I learned a lesson and I stopped doing so much after that. It is my Christmas too. 🤗. I gave a giving heart as well and have always believed you show love by action not words. However I have found since being sick for a long time not many people are like that. I still find ways to bless others though. It does my heart good. 💜

[@FiberLoveDiary]

My single mom years were actually quite a bit easier for me. When I remarried, I got four more kids, but I would never ever trade a minute of that. I love them so much!

[@1235adriana]

Enjoyed watching u weave and both wash clothes are pretty. A wonderful gift idea! As a family we have disconnected gift giving.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I am so ready for that! It's not just gifts though. It's cooking, baking, cleaning, traveling, and all of it. Thinking about it makes me want to run away 😂

[@1235adriana]

Fiber Love Diary I totally understand!!! As my disability continues to become harder for me to get around or stand without pain. We did our first Thanksgiving at a restaurant last year. Have to think of a new idea this year.😷.

[@joelwilliams5634]

Those are very nice small gifts for anyone. Thanks for the idea

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Are you going to try it? I feel like if I give away my weaving, then I get to weave more 😜

[@joelwilliams5634]

I always forget to ask where can I order one of your warping bars and a price for them

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@joelwilliams5634 You can email me at [e-mail] for all that stuff. I am picking up an order tomorrow!

[@kcurious8444]

I am so glad I got a warping bar. Just did a looooonnnnnggggg warp for tea towel. I felt comfortable when I had to take a short break with the top secured on it.

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

I start planning Christmas stuff in February or March and start making them by June. It takes a lot of the pressure off by the time the holidays come. I also have holiday stuff done by the end of September if possible so I can relax for the holidays and enjoy it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't actually make holiday gifts, but I think this year I will do these early like this. We have simplified the gift part over the years, but still cooking, baking, cleaning, entertaining, and traveling kick my butt!

[@terryvanderslice4825]

I will have to try these. My father has had me making wash cloths for him for several years - this would be a new variation and I could make lots for everyone - brilliant.Thank you!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I also just found out that the warp yarn takes fiber reactive dye BEAUTIFULLY, so I'm going to have to do that too. I need longer days.

[@terryvanderslice4825]

@@FiberLoveDiary Oh, will you do lots of colors? I could loan "she who must be obeyed" and she could offer color suggestions...I think that we will dye homespun this weekend with avocado pits and skins. (we got a lovely shade of green from the carrot tops that she grew and she is ready to move to pink - fingers crossed)

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

Most Christmas music I could take or leave. However I've been known to listen to Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas albums throughout the year. I've been slipping the past couple of years or so and haven't listened to them much. I haven't listened to them at all yet this year. I might have to rectify this situation after watching this video. I think those are the biggest cones I've ever seen. My loom arrived Friday. I assembled it yesterday, and made my first attempt at warping, dressing, and weaving today. It went better than expected. I've only had time to weave a few inches so far. I ended up with something that more closely resembles fabric than I was expecting for my first attempt. My loom came with an 8-dent heddle. I sacrificed some inexpensive acrylic worsted weight yarn I've had for years for my initial attempt. Fortunately it's more pleasant to weave with than to knit with. During the warping and dressing stages I began to wonder if weaving was worth the tedium of warping and dressing. I started with a roughly 12" wide warp. I probably should have started with less. I had the loom warped and partially dressed before I thoughtoif putting on some music. A little classical music to the rescue. I put on Bach's unaccompanied suite for cello performed by Yo-Yo Ma. The remainder of the dressing didn't seem tedious at all. Before I knew it I was done and ready to start weaving. I think I'm hooked. For additional weaving I'll probably switch to jazz.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I had tickets for that show once years ago, and I left them in a desk drawer when I left my job. It was the worst! I still like it, but I'm holding off until after Thanksgiving on Christmas music!

[@knittinninja]

Thank you very much for this lovely informative video! I am a knitter, and want to get into weaving. My spouse has said when I start weaving, he'd love a cotton and linen bathrobe in a waffle weave. I wanted to see some people make some on video, so I can get a better idea of the process, and how the fabric will turn out. Super excited for this project!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope it helped!

[@dexterkoa867]

Instablaster...

[@lynnwittet1301]

These are so stinkin' beautiful!! I wish I knew what yarns you bought because they are both fantastic. I am so inspired to make my own, I love neutrals like this so much. Once again you made something I am totally in love with. Thank you Trish, that was an awesome inspiring video. We don't celebrate Christmas anymore, it was just too painful and I finally realized it's ok to not do like everyone else. We celebrate Winter Solstice, these would make the most wonderful Solstice gifts ever. Again, thank you.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much! I think any linen you picked would be great! There are lots of beautiful ones on Etsy. I am so on the same page with you with the Solstice. Changing traditions is nearly impossible with such a big family, so I feel so stuck. Every year, it's like I just pushed through. But, I'll keep going until I can run away and live on an island 😂

[@lynnwittet1301]

We are so 'in sync' in so many ways and you better believe I'm heading to Etsy for a look at some nice cone yarn! BIG ((hugs)) to you Trish, you are such a lovely human :-)

[@mostley1]

Love your channel. I did make the dish towels. They are awesome. I have a spinning wheel on order. I can not wait to learn. Your linen is much heavier that what I had. I had a horrible time weaving that.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I made some face cloths with laceweight linen ages ago. That was challenging in warp, but this time I thought it was no problem at all. I don't know if it's experience or just a different yarn.

[@mostley1]

@@FiberLoveDiary Well I did try again and used of all things crochet thread (cuz thats what I had) as a warp and some weft. The linen was a secondary weft and those are really cute place mats. After that I saw your towels and had great success with those. Ill make more of them for sure so thanks so much. I'm going to try the waffle weave on my next project so thanks for that too. My wheel comes 8/05 and I can barely stand to wait. You are such and inspiration. Showed my husband your husband laying an a mountain of fiber. That got a rise out of him.

[@deejcarter2003]

These turned out lovely 🥰 I like them both. Also I recently ordered some Ramie it’s the nettle plant and rayon is synthetic. Also if you have an over abundance of weaving yarn I would gladly buy a bundle of stuff from you🤣

[@pattibealer]

Funny, I've never heard of rayon coming from the nettle plant; I've always seen it comes from trees, often eucalyptus trees. You must have a really cool cone there.

[@jirup]

Those are really nice cloths, the one with the linen weft will soften with use and out last the blend. I'm not sure if you meant rayon (regenerated cellulose) or ramie (Chinese nettle) was in the blend, either way the linen will be the fibre that lasts longest.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

The label says rayon, so I meant to say rayon. I'm no expert.

[@daizychoudhary1511]

They look so pretty ! but can we make waffle weave on frame loom?

[@Stacey.B]

I love the quilt with all the colors!! I've never seen one before. The colors make me happy!! Its beautiful!! What is it if you don't mind me asking?🤗🤯💗👏👍💯🌟

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's called Persian Dreams. There are quite a few different variations out there now, but it is the original one knit exactly as written, but joined a little bit differently. I keep saying I'm going to knit another, but I haven't gotten to it yet 😂

[@calcrules]

Awesome video! They came out really nicely! I would love to make these, but my rigid heddle won't accommodate 141 ends I don't think. How can I adjust this to make it less wide?

[@NadiaLucassen]

They really look great and it's a really nice gift idea. How many WPI are the yarns you used?

[@lindamacmackin60]

Christmas for other no way they have walked all over me for year .

[@doristaylor6994]

Thanks for all you do and sharing. I am inspired to weave. Question. How do we change colors and keep the salvages smooth in Krokbragd.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm not a Krogbragd girl, so I'm not sure, but I bet Kelly Casanova has a video on it!

[@kittynekome4124]

I think them paired is perfect! tho Id try them put to see how they wear cuz I dont know how those fibers work on lots of rubbin an scrubbin on them

[@kathycostello4104]

Linen is tough and so is rayon!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I had linen body cloths that wore very, very well. I could hardly break the yarn and it was laceweight, so I think they'll be great. I guess we'll see! 😂

[@lorainew4281]

Yes , that is absolutely a great gift that anyone would appreciate! Excellent tutorial, thank you! I’ve been meaning to ask, do you sell the warping bar? I would love to have one if you do. I can never get the tension right and that looks so helpful!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

We do, and we are picking up our largest order yet in the next couple of days. There are just a couple left (people have been making deposits) so you can email me at [e-mail] for more info! Thank you! (not kidding. They overran by 10, and we are in the last four or so)

[@lorainew4281]

@@FiberLoveDiary email sent!! yay!

[@kathycostello4104]

So, doing a hem stitch between segments is a way to separate sections of your weaving? Looks cool!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It does separate them, but I actually use it to start securing the edges. I zig zag over them to finish securing those edges. I hope that makes sense.

[@artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752]

Hi Trisha!!!! Love your videos, I have a rigid heddle loom and I just recently tried my hands at a four shaft table loom. Just wondering if you know anything about the table looms? Thanks

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I only know a tiny, tiny bit about them. I've only had a chance to weave on one once. But of course, i'll answer anything I can!

[@audreydeneui192]

I love how straight you got the selvages! And I'm totally drooling over all. that. LINEN!!!!! Did you have to mist it at all while you were weaving it? On the dishtowels I've got on the loom at my school, I brought in a spray water bottle because I started having problems with the warp threads frazzling (from going through metal heddles and metal reed...it's a floor loom) because linen is a lot stronger wet.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! I have my own selvage method, and I have thought about making a video, but I worry that using words to describe it will be too difficult, because it's really kind of a "feel" thing? Do you have an opinion on that? I did not mist it. I only noticed a VERY slight fuzz on the warp yarn, nothing unusual. I think honestly rigid heddle is easier on warp, because there is less tension. That's why i use handspun for warp on it so often. BUT, I am definitely going to keep the mister trick in my back pocket for the future. I had not thought of it at all.

[@audreydeneui192]

@@FiberLoveDiary I finally got those linen towels off the loom after nearly THREE YEARS! I'm in the Los Angeles area; all in person classes had been shut down from March 2020 until February '22 (and then I had to weave the project off!). Our class was finally allowed back, full hours in person sessions this past fall. (Husband is still working from home 3 days a week! Until yesterday, we still had to mask to go in to the doctor or the dentist!) Now I have to finish the towels. Rigid heddle makes for a lot less abrasion on the warp because most of them are a nice "soft" plastic instead of metal wires. As far as selvages, I can get very control freaky. I use a floating selvage on either side of the project: I run a doubled warp thread on each side of my warp (this is on a floor loom) through the reed but not through any of the heddles (a.k.a. floating selvage), either as part of the warp or hung off the the back beam on a weight. I use old (empty, cleaned) prescription bottles and fill them with marbles, spare change, etc. for the weights. You can wind up the extra thread yardage and stuff it in the bottle and crank the lid on. The thread/yarn will stay put and keep tension. I usually advance my floaters when I advance the warp. I'm not sure how I'd do a floating selvage on a rigid heddle...obviously I'd run it through the slots...have to think about that.

[@gramcracker557]

Trish, why did you cross some threads at the beginning of warping?

[@carmenmorales2083]

Where can I purchase the linen and other threads?

[@marshaduggan8853]

Is your loom a counterbalance loom

[@emmasmom60]

This is the first weaving video of yours that I have watched. Is that blueprint paper you use?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks for asking this! I forgot to link it in the description box, so I have fixed that. You are on the right track, but not exactly. You can grab that link in the description if you're interested. I love this stuff. It is super tough and it doesn't crumple up, tear, or get weaker with use so you have to throw it out.

[@elisabethg6773]

I have just brought myself a Rigid heddle loom and I was wondering about the section when you hem the edge, once you do the zig zag stitch do you then wash and cut the edge or do you cut then wash? Thank you

[@FiberLoveDiary]

So, for me, I trim the ends before washing. I found (about two years ago) that if I had too many loose warp ends when washing, it was just that much more likely to get tangled or pulled. BUT, don't wash it without zig zagging over that hem stitch!

[@glendaadrianza8873]

Id like to know which Mylar sheet your using yours looks. Like a roll and wider ?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Glenda! There is a link to the mylar I like in the description box for this video. 💜

[@glendaadrianza8873]

I’d like to know were did you get the linen cones

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I got them from the bargain bins at Great Northern Weaving.

[@franifryer6288]

Can you still get the warping bar?

[@emilystamey4502]

I'm also interested in the warping bar. I just received a rigid heddle loom and the first project I chose with an 18 inch warp width took me a long time to master, being able to roll the warp ends neatly and take it to the loom would have saved me so much time and tangles as i was learning to do it. I learned a lot from this video from recognizing the skipped slot and managing the ends. Thank you for this and for the birds!

[@jadeedge3127]

Where the yarn from?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Great northern weaving.