Making of the Ultimate Beginner's Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom

[@pamelashorter1215]

Thank you using obtainable yarns. So many times when we're introduced to a new hobby, it can be a bit discouraging because based upon experienced hobbyists, many times they suggest purchasing expensive materials. The idea is to keep people motivated in continuing the hobby. I think simpler is better especially when beginning. Thanks again.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome! 😊 This was exactly my idea behind this video! Weaving should be affordable.

[@cosyla1928]

nice colors, looks soft :)

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thanks 🥰

[@jayneevanderheym352]

Sorry, thank you for your video. Asked question earlier about the tape on the side. Don’t want to be rude. 💕 I know I appreciate your videos heaps.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

No worries! 😊 I just answered you. Let me know if you have any other questions 😄

[@patricianathan4676]

Super instruction, I’m getting back into weaving after 18 years, I have forgotten such a lot also not up to date with the new yarns available. Thanks so much. WCL take care keep safe everyone.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you 😊 and welcome back to the weaving community 😁

[@tracyrough4679]

Thank you so much this video. Very new to weaving and been trying to work out an affordable yarn to start with and this seems to be it. Seen that yarn in Australia and wondered how it it would work. Now I know. Thank you

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are very welcome! I'm glad I could help ☺️

[@armyxproof473]

Thank you for this video, I've been looking for a straightforward start to finish video of what you would make with a rigid heddle loom. I just started weaving and was curious about this type

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I'm happy to know that you found what you were looking for in my video. I wish you a lot of fun in your weaving journey!

[@armyxproof473]

@@Curly_n_Yarny what else do you make with a Rigid Heddle loom?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

So many things! Most commun things are scarfs, table runners, hand towels and dish towels. You can also make blankets and rugs 😄 some people even make fabrics that they then turn into clothes

[@beverleylawton6899]

I love this video! I am definitely going to try this project soon - I have some cool variegated acrylic to play with! Your video has given me the confidence to try it...I hope it looks as amazing as yours! Thanks again😊

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Wonderful! I'm so happy to know it inspired you! Thanks to you!

[@muffemod]

This is amazing!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you 🤗

[@JillG-il5fb]

What do you do with the ends that hang out from changing the colors? Thank you!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I cut them very close to the project after that the project has been wet finished 😊

[@stellaweaver79]

Just a quick question, did you stain the wood of your rigid heddle loom. I love the colour of it versus just the natural colour mine came in. Great videos, btw. You've taught me a lot. Thanks

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I did stain it 😊and I made a video about it. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbXZnyvqMmLjKM

[@ImGinaMarie]

Really pretty!!! Did you have to find the same color again in a different ball when you ended your shuttle like you did in another one of your videos? This will probably be my first project too since it is acrylic. Thanks!!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thanks 😊 For this one, I did not have to find the same color. It's because the yarn changed color in solid blocks, which made some kind of thick stripes. I did not have to try to make a smooth gradient transition like in the other video. Still, I made sure that the colors where changing in a pretty way. For exemple, if I finished one shuttle with grey, I would have made sure not to start weaving with grey again. This helped having stripes of the same width. I hope this makes sense 😊

[@ImGinaMarie]

@@Curly_n_Yarny Yes, ok I think I see what you mean. So you were probably able to finish using the remaining yarn from warping when you started your weft until it was gone and then go right into another ball of yarn, whereas in the ombre` yarn you needed to blend the transition. Right??? Thanks Mylena! Very pretty name by the way! Great videos!!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

That's exactly it 😄 and thank you 😍

[@maryjamerson8288]

I’ve always wondered how yarn cakes could be used for weaving. What color yarn did you use for weft?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I used the same cake yarn for both warp and weft ☺️

[@janesmith4617]

How long did it take in real time to make this scarf? It's amazing!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I did not time myself for this one. But I would guess somewhere between 8 to 10 hours to make the whole scarf 😊

[@thissmallpocket]

What do you do with the scrap yarn at the begging of the scarf?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I gently pull it out once the project is off the loom. I demonstrate how I do it in this video at 16:12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqsfXuLfp2MrM0

[@thissmallpocket]

@@Curly_n_Yarny thanks 😊

[@tatyana.mikina]

Amazing video. Was it DK weight yarn?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you! There are different weight for yarn and DK is one of them. If you look online for weight yarn chart, you can find a lot of details about each of them. For exemple, for this project, I used yarn that is considered "Worsted" or size 4.

[@tatyana.mikina]

@@Curly_n_Yarny thank you. I am a knitter. I was just wondering what weight was used in this project. So I could use my stash

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I'm so sorry! I misread your comment! I thought you asked what is Dk yarn. My bad 🙃

[@tatyana.mikina]

@@Curly_n_Yarny no worries at all

[@jayneevanderheym352]

What is the tape along the side?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

It's a measuring tape that we can get for free at IKEA. It's very thin and flexible. I used to pin it on the edge of my projects as I wove to mark my progress. I hope this helps 😊

[@rmac8737]

Where did you get your yarn cake from? I've read that some are tied with knots .....I'm scared this will break lol

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Hi! I got my cake yarn at Micheals (Canada). The brand is Caron. I did not have any problems whit knots while weaving with this yarn 🧶

[@rmac8737]

@@Curly_n_Yarny thanks... I will see if I can find the same brand in the UK. Beautiful scarf xxx

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you! I wish you good luck in your research.

[@rachaeldantonio8532]

@@Curly_n_Yarny do you remember what color this yarn was from Caron? Do you think their cotton cakes will be okay to use too?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

The color was "Afternoon Tea". I have not used their cotton cakes, but I'm pretty sure they could work too. I believe they are 60% cotton and 40% acrylic. It's worth giving it a try 😊