Houndstooth Kitchen/Tea/Dish Towels, woven on a Rigid Heddle Loom.

[@JackieRoberts-f7r]

I have been looking for a step by step tutorial for towels to get the confidence to do some. Thank you for a great tutorial, it was easy to follow and in understand. I’m really excited to see the rest and get started on my own collection of towels.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@mastinomama8939]

Thank you very much.... GREAT explanation ❤!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

So glad it’s clear!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- Beautifully done, as always. God bless.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you very much!

[@LauraNeubauer]

Beautiful! You inspire me 😊

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@katebrooks4185]

Thanks

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@paolagemelli6791]

Great work, thanks so much. Beautiful ideas for me. Your explanation is so clear. Paola from Milano

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi Paolo, Glad it was helpful!

[@naomibekker9771]

Love it!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@donnazavitz1095]

Thank you for sharing! You are a wonderful teacher. Very easy to understand.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@lisabelfield1691]

Thank You Steph for this, so very much appreciated! 😍

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@Avinmor]

Great instructional video! I love the colors you chose and you can never go wrong with a houndstooth pattern. Thank you for sharing and giving up your precious time to teach others like myself. Such a great kindness you provide. Many blessings to you and yours!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@wjblake66]

Love these towels Steph. Thanks for another informative video. ❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@Mimi-lm9pn]

Lovely color combination and beautiful towels! Thank you for sharing.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! 😊

[@CherylZ-z6q]

Best instructional video I have seen yet!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@lynda2250]

That helps immensely, thank you so much! As you may have guessed, I have not done a houndstooth pattern before and was concerned about it not looking right by adding the 2 extra threads on each dark and light. Also I don’t have a software program to experiment with. Again thanks for taking the time to answer my question…always learning no matter how long one has been weaving!!!🤗

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome! And so true, we never stop learning and there’s always more to explore and try. Thank you!

[@sleepisabella]

I always love houndstooth pattern. 😊 Such a classic pattern. These towels are such a pretty colour combo too. Thanks again for another inspirational video. 😊😊😊

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@bkvdpw]

LOVE 'EM!! Thanks for the effort you put into these videos.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Glad you like them! And my pleasure 🥰

[@alisonfoster9695]

Love these towels, definitely going to do some of these😁❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

I’m so glad!

[@lkite4512]

Thank you so much. Very clear and easy to follow. You have inspired me for my next weaving project!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

I’m so glad about that! Thank you! ☺️

[@Taurutis]

Great towels, thank you for video.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are Welcome!

[@SBVancouver]

Beautiful towels. Great explanation

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much ! ☺️

[@katebrooks4185]

Thanks very much Steph. I’ve been weaving all my life off an on but your detailed description makes it much easier to understand.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

Thanks Steph l am inspired.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

I’m so glad!

[@moisegenovica8797]

❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

💕

[@m.jewell9107]

My mind is blown - I had always thought houndstooth would be a complicated over/over/under variation! Your skills make this looks so easy, along with your clear explanations. It's especially neat to see the houndstooth pattern 'crisp' up after washing/drying. I'm guessing with the turned hem and its straight stitch, the first zigzag stitch is hidden? Thank you so much for this, I look forward to more!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Using colour and weave on a rigid heddle is so achievable! You can definitely do other kinds of houndstooth on a multi shaft loom, but on a rigid heddle it’s so easy! Thank you!

[@johnmichaels6794]

Great video (again), thank you. What brand is your spool holder?

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

hi John. there’s no brand on it, I found it at a local haberdashery here (spotlight, if you are in Oz) and I Think it’s actually for ribbons lol ! and thank you!

[@mirkaufman]

As always, a great video. Two things you have likely told us about that I missed, but saw in this video: 1. Tying heddle to back rod to keep even (ok, obvious, but I never thought of) 2. Moving loom instead of yarn when winding on. This is brilliant. I notice you didn’t use a tensioning device. Does this do the same thing? Seems like it would.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! Thank you! 1. Yes, I tie the apron rod to the heddle to help with keeping the warp even and help with tension. 2. If my warp is the length of my dining table or shorter, then winding on towards the pegs is my preference, however if the warp length is more, I would use the warping board and the hybrid warping method, and use the tensioning device to wind on. Hope this helps!

[@lynda2250]

Thank you so much. Really enjoyed your detailed process. Love the houndstooth pattern! One question: re the board with the black hooks … is that something you made or is that an Ashford extra? I’ve watched other R D videos and have not seen it before. Thx, Lynda

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi Lynda, this is a coat rack! Haha. I have repurposed it to a peg. It really helps with tension!

[@lynda2250]

@ WOW! I should have seen that -- love that idea of repurposing… I’m going to remember that for my future Ridged Heddle Loom!!! I’ve only seen a single peg, or sometimes 2 if it’s a really wide warp, clamped onto a table or window sill. Truly like your idea so much better! Thank you for such a lovely video and explanations.🤗

[@lynda2250]

Just wondering,Steph…have you or any of the other weavers ever used the 8/4 cotton with 4 threads light/4 threads dark. If so about how wide would each color be? Thx for any suggestions!🤗

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi there. Houndstooth pattern world only work with 2 light then 2 dark. If you use 4 light then 4 dark it would be a check pattern. The size would depend on the size of the Heddle. Ie, a 10 dent = 10 ends per inch, or 40 ends per 10cm. Hope that helps!

[@Margaret-228]

A very good instructional video, thank you. I would just like some less disturbing music or no music, please.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi Margaret, thank you! I am getting better at making sure the music doesn’t take over, it’s a tricky job, and there is a lot to learn in editing video’s, and making the videos appealing to everyone. Thanks for your feedback!