Hybrid Warping an (Ashford) Rigid Heddle Loom (Part 1 of 3)

[@RosiesArtStudio]

This is pure genius! I am a total newbie. I did my first warp with a peg and thought there has to be an easier way. I have watched so many videos, but this is the best method. Totally foolproof. Thank you!!!

[@kaarigiella7938]

You are my hero! I have thrown full tantrums over warping. You solved my dilemma! I have suffered!! Oh, what joy to find your three videos!!! My new guru, I am so glad to find you. Subscribed, and all notifications. My husband is going to make me a second warping board, because using the LeClerc while winding (it is upright) is all tears. And running across the house for a long warp is horrible. Now I don't have to go through the paroxysms, you have made it understandable and simple. Thank you!

[@ruthkrochock5657]

This is wonderful. I love your hybrid method. You are a great teacher.

[@Mimeh53]

I'm one of those who move my loom to the front door and set my warping peg at the patio door so that I can weave a decent length of fabric. So THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianawood7806]

You’re changing lives with this! Thank you for your videos, I’m teaching myself to weave and this is extremely helpful. Warping is so much easier with this method.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Super happy to hear that ❣️

[@gwen56ify]

Amy thank you for the help! I have been dependent on my husband to help me warp my Ashford for years since I hurt my back nine years ago. I have been taking classes for years in weaving and it has never been suggested that I could use my warping board for anything other than 4 shaft weaving. Thank you for your help. I too can have my warping independence, Gwen .

[@JillianEve]

Wow! It is so simple and so genius at the same time!

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Glad it was helpful 😌

[@fencepostfibers6612]

I just warped my rigid heddle. Thanks for a great 3 parts series that gave me courage to try again. My mom is 92 and she cannot wait for me to bring the loom to her so she can weave . Thank you for giving us this activity to share and make memories.

[@mindy5721]

Thank You for making this video. Someone finally explained how to use this from start to finish. This will make warping so much easier now!!!

[@mariurke]

Thank you...so helpful! A game changer for me. I can now do longer warps.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Glad I could help!

[@mtnmonamona842]

Ingenious! THANK YOU! Now to get a warping board. I have a kromski harp and the board is on the back of the loom.

[@arlettes8664]

This was brilliant. So ingenious. Thank you. I have shared with my class and given you credit!

[@inawillis796]

Brilliant idea, thank you for sharing.🤗

[@AmyDMcKnight]

You’re welcome 😊

[@trishcrowell8758]

I have just bought my loom and so many of the warping videos made it look harder than it is. Your video is great. Takes up such a small space do do your warping. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@elizabethbarnett5781]

I just got my warping loom today; now I can warp a long scarf on my Ashford 16" SampleIt RHL! Thank You!!

[@kaarigiella7938]

I have to add, thank you for the paper idea so my wool won't lock together, and silks won't tangle. And the chain idea is brilliant--no more undoing and starting over because I dropped it or it fell out of the slots while I was loading the holes.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

You are so welcome!

[@francesbardsley5332]

This is so helpful. Stopped to watch this whilst trying indirect warping for first time...will be teying this tomorrow instead. Thankyouxx

[@AmyDMcKnight]

you're welcome!

[@faziarizvi]

This is BRILLIANT. I've always had to weight down a chair because my table was not long enough for a single scarf warp and the clamped peg would always bend about halfway through the process. I am so using this technique the next time I warp my rigid heddle.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tcamillefauth235]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I almost gave up on weaving. This video saved me! ❤

[@kimjennings2262]

Hi Amy, Kim from Australia here, God Bless your heart and soa;l woman for this video is al Im saying lol, THANK YOU !!!

[@bettybingham7514]

So excited to find your video. This is a great help and I can’t wait to get started with a longer warp. Now I must order the c-clamps. Thanks for posting!

[@cheriberi934]

Very helpful videos make this process so easy to understand. Thank you!

[@stretch4960]

You have the best video. Thank you Amy for sharing.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

That is very kind of you to say

[@aylamonic]

Oh I didn't know about the center dot! Thank you! And thank you for this video! So helpful

[@Ravencall]

This is such a great idea and clear video. Now, I'm trying to think how I could do this on my floor loom. On to the next video!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Warping Freedom! I love it!!

[@cindymaag4212]

Brilliant! A game changer! Thank you for sharing this method with us.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

I finally got it. Now I understand the threading. Excellent 😁😁😁😁

[@djmagikclowns1597]

Thank you! I've been trying to find a good video to learn how to use the warping board my husband made me. Your instruction was clear, concise and not at all confusing as the others I found were. Thank you! Be well - be safe.

[@djmagikclowns1597]

I am Jean Maiorino. I don't know how my son's name got on my post!

[@marlashoemaker9488]

Thanks so much! This is incredibly helpful! And by the way - your shoes are adorable!

[@monabelanger8916]

I'm speachless!!!!! Thanks you soooo much !!!! 🙏🏼💕

[@radioactivefly7384]

Thank you!!!! I have watched many "how to" and this is by far the best video series on the web. You explain everything. You show how and why you're doing what you're doing. I am grateful that you've done these videos. My weaving life will be less stressful. *i ask why you don't secure and cut the left from right (top/bottom) at the last warp peg. If you secure the last warp peg, on both sides, it'll separate the down heddle threads from the top and it'll make it easier to thread the heddle.

[@opheliavandergurgleduffen6426]

For the clamps, visit your local hardware store and ask for adjustable clamps for woodworking. I swear by these and have even used them as a warping peg. I have also used bungee cords for holding my loom in place on the table while warping.

[@lorainea9840]

Great videos. I am going to try this hybrid warping method.

[@stitchingwithasmile677]

Thank you Amy, these tutorials are great!

[@dianaabel1670]

YOU ARE A GENIUS.

[@suzannemortimer9752]

So clear and helpful. Thanks 👍

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@michelefitzgibbon7571]

Wonderful videos!! Thank you so much. Subscribed.

[@kb9847]

This is fantastic!! THank you for sharing.

[@AmyDMcKnight]

You're welcome 😊

[@audreydeneui192]

At my class, we use large (30+ oz) coffee cans (the aluminum/tin ones) to hold the yarn cones for warping and for when we wind bobbins. The plastic cans don't work as well.

[@susiesmithful]

This is amazing!

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariannewilliams138]

I have watched a lot of ways to make a warp, and I like yours the best ! Good Idea

[@Roehrtribe]

‘Public service video’ yes! Thank you so much!

[@underconstructionhuman]

This is creative and great. Thank you!!!

[@lenatamas9829]

Super ideea!!!!!!!

[@loyannmunyan1174]

Love it thank you Amy… also what brand warping board is that love the long pegs on it Tks

[@awilson8521]

Yes! Ingenious!

[@kathleendana]

Thank you

[@SherrisPlace]

Where did you purchase this warping board, and what is the longest warp you can do on this warping board? Thank you 🙏

[@GraceTheBabbler]

I’m going to have to make one of these warping boards I think.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

I made my own years ago and it was extremely easy. However already had all the tools needed. I works well.

[@danap8383]

Why do you use a single end instead of loops?

[@jacquisimmons8823]

Do you have to go over and then under your back apron rod? Does it matter if all are over or all are under?

[@AmyDMcKnight]

As you go it will be clearer which way to go. As long as the threads are caught on the apron rod you are good ;-)

[@patriciabeine7407]

Where are the links for the clamps? No description box is visible.

[@mbf211]

It looks like it doesn't matter which way you go around the last peg. Sometimes you go one way and sometimes the other. Is that true?

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Absolutely, one less thing to stress about!

[@suemcdonough6586]

How do I access the notes you refer to. Clamps, how to make warping board?

[@HouseofSundari]

There was mention about links that would be put in the description box for the board and clamps but I don’t see any links. Did I miss something?

[@AmyDMcKnight]

I didn't, I think the clamps are called "Jorgensen" you can probably find them on amazon ;-)

[@kerstinmeiseberg7242]

Perfect!!!

[@caferharmandal4258]

Thank you where good👍

[@Frogglin]

Thank you SO MUCH! I've been confused lol

[@reaseAable]

Question: the back beam is wrapped over then under?

[@natfemi7161]

Amy, Why is it that you, at the last peg, sometimes chriss cross and the next time not?

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Haven't watched this in a while ;-) But I'm guessing that I may change directions as I'm going and at some point go on one side and other times go a different direction ;-)

[@susancaulton5470]

Since I have a Kromski with integral warping board, I can’t do this....good idea though

[@AmyDMcKnight]

Why not? 😉 There are some other Kromski owners that have done it. And I had them in mind when I made the series 😃 what are you running into that would keep it from working?

[@susancaulton5470]

@@AmyDMcKnight just seen your other vid whereby you take the heddle off the loom befor turning it over. Thanks