Testing a GIANT CRAFT LOOM for Yarn Weaving

Today's SoCraftastic video is another craft kit review! I'm testing a giant multi-craft weaving loom for beginners by Melissa & Doug. A wooden yarn weaving loom can be used to make many projects, including a coaster, scarf, tote bag, pouch, tassels, picture tapestry, and more! It's great for both kids and adults who want to create yarn loom crafts. #SoCraftastic
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[@SoCraftastic]

Hi everyone! Happy Crafty Friday!! Yes, Create This Book did win the poll, BUT something exciting came up there - I'll explain when the video goes up next week!! I hope you enjoy this craft kit testing video instead - it did get 2nd place, so I know a lot of you wanted to see it. What are your plans this weekend?! I'm having a relaxing evening at home with Craig. We are making a home-cooked dinner, playing with Leo, and having a game night. Thank you so much for watching! Hope to see you back next week. ♥︎ Sarah

[@kyleehill694]

SoCraftastic have you watched safiyas videos where she combines products to make a new you should try that

[@gudny7423]

I only wach your videos for create this book soooo. I was disapoindide

[@alyssaXE]

Hope you enjoy your weekend. Thanks for another awesome video!!

[@andrearamirez4943]

Sarah I love your videos I hope you have a wonderful weekend 😊Bye😊

[@andrearamirez4943]

And I can’t wait for your next video!😆I am so excited

[@nerdecrafter]

Better get your blood pressure checked for all that salt 🤣

[@SpiritBloomArtworks]

I wasn't being salty I was just putting comment

[@katea4441]

SALTINESS INTENSIFIES!

[@SolidChrono]

OheemmmGeee U DId iit wr000ng

[@SoCraftastic]

I could feel it running through my veins! XD

[@sarahlazarek9480]

My Salt Queen #notworthy 😂

[@kimberlyj8679]

That giant wooden needle seems super useful if you're ever in a craft competition with vampires.

[@XoXokiaah]

If u watch Moriah Elizabeth ur cat and her cat could be related they look alike

[@SoCraftastic]

Yes, Opie looks very similar to Leo! 😻

[@sabloveskirby]

mariah lillyanna omg i watch her:))

[@fishyflipflops2562]

So tru

[@_-moonlightwolf-_7946]

I just commented that oof

[@moony2095]

So true

[@madisonrowell2673]

There's probably big loops on the side because you weren't supposed to go around the wooden dowels, you were just supposed to go around the outside strings. And then that wouldve made it square too. Just a thought, not trying to be rude or anything.

[@SoCraftastic]

I'm not positive, but I believe with this type of weaving you generally do not go around dowels - like you said. However, since this one is marketed toward children, the instructions actually say to do that. I did remove the dowels at the end & it seems to work just fine without them. They are probably included for more stability & to help kids have even tension with the yarn.

[@SharieceHayesgood]

Can you make a video on the topic thank

[@gigijohnson3211]

This is a good and versatile loom. You had user issues not merchandise issues. Perhaps stick to crafts that you are interested in to give an honest review. Just saying.

[@greener336]

@@gigijohnson3211 I think you watched a different video lol

[@rachels.9541]

Gigi- come on now.. She *did* give an honest review.. *Just saying*. lol Check yourself. She *complimented* the quality of materials for a 6+ kids kit, (yarn, frame, & tools) *never* saying that it wasn't a "good" or "versatile" loom. *If* you had paid *ANY* attention to the video/her words, *you would have known* :she quite obviously had *0* issues with the product itself. (And your little jabs/filling words in for her wouldn't exist in the comments) Rather, the instructions were the issue- more than likely lacking in detail. (Since, y'know, it's for ~6 year old kids) *How* would she know if she was interested in this craft without trying it? Pretty sure *you* wouldn't be able to answer that without giving it a go either. In the beginning, she *clearly* states this was one of the next crafts voted on by her viewers, so that's why she even messed with it. *Just saying* 🙄 She did a great job showing others what to expect- when you solely follow instructions trying out a new craft for the first time. *Just sayin* 😙 Even not being her cup of tea, and having her coaster not come out as she expected, she gave an honest review. She didnt "blame" the loom for that result, nor said anything negative about the craft itself. She simply tried it out!

[@PR-pe9oc]

You saved me from making a regrettable purchase. Thank you! My vote is the wood burner. Tfs!

[@SoCraftastic]

Glad to hear this video was helpful. Thank you for watching & voting!

[@kristin123a]

I think you could make some pretty cute wall hangings if you used some nice, thick yarn.

[@paranoiarpincess]

I vote bead maker!

[@dominosfamily513]

same

[@kentuckywildcatgobigblue7190]

They didn't include a weaving comb (looks like a wide tooth comb that is used to push the yarn or string down)

[@DIYholic]

OMG I LITERALLY JUST RECENTLY DISCOVERED LOOM KNITTING BUT WITH THE SMALL ONES AND I AM OBSESSED!!😍 I was so excited when I got this video notification 😂💛

[@SoCraftastic]

I have some older loom knitting videos about making bracelets & flowers with a Wonder Knitter! That one is much more enjoyable for me. I've also done a hat/beanie with a larger round loom. 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@DIYholic]

SoCraftastic Awesome, I’ll definitely will check them out! ☺️

[@SweetPea112]

I don't blame you for being frustrated with this. I cannot see a 6-8 year old sitting long enough to do all that you had to do to make the coaster and I can almost hear the melt down when the project does not turn out as expected. But, I have to say, I do like the fish! I wonder if you could "block" the coaster square, by getting it into a square shape, pinning it, and spraying it with water and letting it dry. We do that in crochet and it works! LOL! I'd love to see the wood burner next! Can you draw with it? It would be cool to see you burn an owl into wood!

[@SoCraftastic]

That sounds like a very nifty technique. And, I'm looking forward to testing the wood burner soon!! I believe at least one of the interchangeable tips allows for fine details. Thank you for watching & voting!

[@chloeammons2147]

I did one of these but not as big when I was 8 or 9 and I loved it but it does take a lot of time. Mine was a lot easier to use than this one.

[@X22GJP]

Hey, looks like your warp (vertical) threads that you looked around the frame originally had the yarn stretched too tightly. The weft (horizontal) threads were much looser, hence it ended up distorted. Even tension is key. Oh, and do the wood burner next! 😊

[@paranoiarpincess]

A couple of years ago, I made my own loom, to make doll clothing ^-^.

[@chrissyn788]

The Wood burning kit

[@MiraByler]

I thought the coaster was really cute anyway! Also, I looove your sweater 💜💜💜

[@SoCraftastic]

Thank you, Mira! 💗

[@shanecooper115]

woodburner please and by the way I love your channel

[@SoCraftastic]

Thank you! ^-^

[@shanecooper115]

No problem

[@funeralbliss]

Hey Sarah, just thought I'd comment on this loom and let you know what I think. As someone who does this kind of weaving from time to time, the problem with this loom is that it is certainly not built for yarn weaving at all. The notches at the bottom are spaced WAY too far apart. Even with a chunky yarn, this wouldn't be ideal. This is why when you tied the ends, they bunched up like a bow shape. This loom would be great for rag rug making though, using 1"-1.5" strips of fabric yarn instead. Thanks for the honest review. Do the wood burner next!

[@mfl7916]

You did a good job with what you had. I have a real weaving loom that is so much better than this so I would highly recommend if anyone actually wants to do weaving get a good quality loom. Also a real loom weaves much faster I have alpacas and sheep so I spin their fleece then weave it, so I love spinning and weaving so much.

[@jackieyacky09]

Woodburner! Also the love for bows is real! You make bows subconsciously lol. I thought it looked like a bow too when you showed it. I would've believed you if you said you wanted it to be a bow shapped coaster lol.

[@SoCraftastic]

Haha That must be it! Bows will appear when I least expect them.

[@hannahodonnell5500]

WOOD BURNER

[@Sisterx4Ever]

I'm confused, I thought Create This Book won the poll? It had 43% and the loom crafting only had 22%.

[@princessfrances]

Me too 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@SoCraftastic]

I'll explain in the next Create This Book video! There's a very good reason. 😃

[@LorenaHill]

SoCraftastic , ok! I hope we see it soon!

[@Sisterx4Ever]

Okay we understand. Great video though!

[@angeliqueramjathan8438]

Wood burning. Definitely plzz

[@kristinhull613]

wood burner!

[@cohenharvey8843]

The wooden dowels were there to keep in from getting the hourglass effect like you did and also I hope you know that you weren’t supposed to use the yarn for the vertical string

[@motherhoodoftwo1495]

Wood Carving

[@MemyselfandIliketobealone]

Bead maker sounds pretty cool!

[@TurboBeads]

Yes i agree!!!

[@LunaGShane]

wood burner. Also the tangling yarn/string is why weavers use shuttles.

[@kimburke3189]

Start weaving about 3" from the bottom and leave 3" at the top . When you knot the strings on the top and bottom don't pull them tight and it should stay square. Everything else looked right!!! Happy weaving!!!

[@ulla7378]

Weaving shuttle probably would have made quite a difference. It looks painfully slow to always pull the full length of the yarn! (I am not a weaver, but still!)

[@GBunnyG]

SaltESarah! I am here for it! 😂 I'm a knitter so I love yarn crafts and tedious crafting, but this kit is definitely not worth the time it took. I vote for the bead maker next. :)

[@SoCraftastic]

Haha Yess!! 😂 Have you used the Wonder Knitter? I've made bracelets & flowers with that in the past. I find the round looms a lot more enjoyable with the looping & pulling involved. Thank you for watching & voting!

[@GBunnyG]

@@SoCraftastic I need to find that, it sounds fun!

[@Dee23557]

Weaving is a high skilled craft, takes time to professionally learn and practice makes perfect

[@francineshea4723]

The wood burner. Send me the loom. I’d love it!!

[@xxstaindrosesxx]

We did some looming projects for art class in middle school and high school, and basically you can do it without buying an actual loom. We used cardboard form a cereal box, cut in the spaces at the bottom and top once you had the length you wanted, and then you put your yarn thru those slots and tie it off at the corners. It really reduces the loop problem too, as you're basically making it the size you want ahead of time. You can also do different loop patterns too, like instead of doing the every other one, you can do every other two, and so on. I think having a smaller space for the coaster would have worked a lot better, which isn't your fault.

[@BisexualBeauty]

I have a wood burner so ik how that works...so my vote goes to.... BEAD MAKER!! SECOND vote stickers!!

[@aesarahmm2]

Wood burner because I have been wanting to start wood burning for a while now 😊💜

[@ludadance]

Thank you so much for this video. I've never used a loom before and got this for my 9 year old for Christmas, and the video instructions Melissa & Doug refers to just takes you to the product page - with no video. My daughter had started tying each piece of yarn to each line on the loom until we found your video. Thank you!!

[@Claustrophobic_turtle]

I’m so glad you tested this because I’ve been thinking about getting one for my classroom!

[@forestofthings]

I have this loom and it's perfect :)

[@faithmachart2393]

Please try out the wood burner

[@EmziieLou77]

Hex key is a much better name for that doohicky. In England we call it an allen key. Never understood why

[@SoCraftastic]

This is actually the first time I've heard it referred to as a hex key (the instructions called it that), but I like it too. We usually say Allen wrench. It probably depends on where in the States one grows up.

[@EmziieLou77]

SoCraftastic i just assumed it was a common name for it in the states. Interesting. I think i need to ask google why its called allen key or allen wrench :) x

[@jordang7634]

I legit haven't watched one of your videos since 2015! I was scrolling down my home page and I saw one of your videos I was like OMFG!

[@SoCraftastic]

Welcome back! Thank you for watching. ^-^

[@rachaelelizabeth1473]

I had this kit when I was younger and the first craft I did was the drawstring bag,I did it wrong and in 3 days it fell apart. I didn’t do it that wrong!

[@carrieskoglund]

I was just going to ask if you have ever tried woodburning I just started and it's so much fun!

[@bryanallthingscraftyelliot2971]

The wood burning kit

[@sierramcwenie6700]

My kitten was sitting next to me while I watched this video and when you were pulling the yarn through, she stuck her paw out and touched the screen like she wanted to play with it😂❤️ Also my vote is for the Poppit clay cakes!

[@alexablue287]

STICKER MAKER PLEASE!!!!

[@lindastrandquist2429]

I vote wood burner. Weaving can be time consuming.

[@izzylouise7797]

I Know Who The Pretties Person In The World Is Clue the first letter

[@jacobv8791]

You should try hand knitting a chunky yarn blanket I’ve done it and it’s not hard at all

[@sejalgala519]

Sticker kit

[@kssunboxingandmore169]

Wood burner

[@annemarie6880]

Woodburner

[@comedygumballmachine4748]

My Vote: #1 - Wood Burner #2 - Bead Maker

[@artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752]

My grand daughter and I just watched your video and absolutely loved it

[@libertyyy6523]

Random fact One of my friends doesn’t own any scissors

[@christabellekan-abioye9609]

Doesn't everyone wish that all needles have a big hole

[@SeccySpurs]

Wood burning

[@Star-tw9dg]

I would love to try this❣️I want one really bad thanks for sharing💞

[@adrianabonafede7475]

The wood burner

[@gretchengross43]

Fifth

[@BisexualBeauty]

Modge podge the cardboard weaving...it would legit

[@hyperainbowcartoonstudios4778]

I like when you do kits😊

[@nicolegrrr3043]

I like how she talked that we should watch our cats and keep them safe WHILE next to her cat there are BIG scissors😂 No hate though I love her❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NK-lf8vl]

In Uk we call it weaving

[@linguaunicanicaunicanica9703]

Miynas ckriyãmssumm sobriy llllo briymqúed lariy criyamtas emn totar llllo Amehériyckãm dhiu sulllliym. EMNTOMN TCHIYAUW EL FIYMN

[@meri8746]

My grand girls and I had a blast with this. We took turns weaving when we got tired. I love this loom!

[@ArijanaLukic]

I just bought this loom. At first I didn't like it, but if you double warp it and keep your warp tight enough, you can create pretty decent work with medium yarn.

[@anacuellar7921]

Hi

[@Gantorin]

That did not turn out too bad, but wood burner next. I've worked with wood burning, and it is pretty cool and fun.

[@shahinabonuadashova8439]

I had this on my birthday I loved it you are amazing

[@robloxbffs6045]

Eeeeeeeeeee we this is my other old account I new it was here

[@Quartknee29]

new camera? never usually hear the focusing noises in her vids

[@SoCraftastic]

It's the same camera I've been using for about 3(?) years now (Canon EOS 70D). But, for general intros I don't move back & forth too much to trigger the auto-focus to readjust & for voiceover I mute the original audio.

[@forestofthings]

Hi There :) I have 4 looms from this brand and they're perfect. You just need more practice and I promise you'll be able to create beautiful designs with this loom :) I have more professional looms and also a DIY giant loom I've made from a bed and believe me- They work just the same.

[@Pookiebear39]

Yay I’ve been waiting for this vid, thank you 🙏🏻♥️

[@LiyanaDIY]

I'd love to try this but I'd totally suck at it lol

[@tinmanlover1994]

I'm wanting to get a loom like this to recreate the one that American Girl doll had for their historical doll joesafina who in her story she waved blankets with her sisters and aunt in her books. The weaving loom from American Girl is no longer available but I'm wanting to recreate the set and be able to make blankets for my dolls just like joesafina did

[@maiacourchesne2400]

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[@luminalsaturn2]

I think that you would just need thinner dowels... The dowels would be a LIFESAVER for me, because I SUCK at proper tension! My weaving projects look like squished-in ocean waves... -_-; Love weaving, though; I might buy this on Amazon!

[@divalorianne]

Great video and your cat is adorable! I had a ginger tabby once and he had a PURRsonality! I actually bought this loom for myself, as I‘ve seen adult versions of this style loom and I think this will be fun to while away winter evenings.

[@Lollipop.er42]

PLEASE choose the Scented sticker maker! It looks SO fun

[@kayistojay2645]

I Vote for The Sticker Maker...please...i voted for that already on your latest video(Pottery Maker) I Want You to try that and i'll be happy if you would because i really freakin' love Stickers...so please...Try it

[@tinmanlover1994]

I would try a different type of yarn for crochet and knitting and look for inderh how toos and even historical research too just for the fun of it

[@olgabond5877]

I just bought this loom and, yes, looks like the notches are too far away from from each other. Thicker yarn might be of use for that kind of design. And I’m not going to throw it away, just will make with the help of nails the notches narrower for finer projects. So the loom will both used for heavy rugs and for delicate weaving.

[@melissacairns1233]

I agree the instructions could be a bit more detailed, however, it did say to go to the youtube video for "more detailed instructions " on the instruction booklet. My recent 9 year old set it up herself with only a minor correction as she had initially set it up to pull the dowels from the bottom instead of the top. The instructions say go to pagec 7 to learn how to finish with the fringe. You basically cut the loops and tie the pairs together and it leaves it square. I was actually looking for video instructions on whether to tape all of the owl tapestry. I see you did, however in the meantime my dtr figured out from the pictures you just tape the outside edges. There are 4 arrows in the picture that were a bit hard to see on the black and white photos. My dtr finished the owl in 45min, and an extra 10-15 for taping. I appreciate your honesty in saying this wasn't for you, so I thought I'd share my dtrs experience. My dtr really enjoyed this and is excited to make more projects. I just think I may purchase a weaving needle that you can wrap the string around that I saw on a video somewhere as I think that would make the process twice as fast.

[@jorgerobles628]

What this young lady needs is to have more experience on these kind of crafts. She got a deformed coaster because she didn't have notions about weaving or tapestry, and how to manipulate the sides of each project she wants to do in the weaving loom. I have that same loom, and I have gotten perfectly shaped and woven items using different warp threads combined with lots of different weft threads. Certainly, she needs more knowledge and experience to demonstrate many of the different kits she wants to show. That is MHO. But at least, she is enjoying herself. I just hope she is not the same during cooking as when she demonstrates these craft kits......

[@sarahlazarek9480]

I has the bead kit it was really horrible I wanna see how it works for you! Didn’t live up to my expectations! #saltycrafter love you Sarah been a subscriber forever!!!!

[@VioletEyedSoul]

I don't mean to be rude but, what is that thumping from your camera, it's so annoying, also it's in almost every video. Is it trying to focus? Sorry but I finally had to ask. I do love your videos very very much, it's just the thumping, it's So confusing, there's nothing on camera to make that noise and it's So random, the only thing I can think of is that the camera lens was trying to focus, that's the only consistency I can make of it.

[@CreativityC0rner]

Invite for the wood burner!

[@itzselene9956]

Beadola or how ever you spell it 😂

[@pheonixquill8476]

You should try the wood burner!

[@jeweltone1546]

Wow, I bought this loom and it came with only one ball of yarn. Oh and it didn't have instructions on how to do the weaving😔 It is a good quality loom and I'm making my third rug on it. I really like it!

[@pamelakincaid7489]

Nailed it !! I just got one it only cost me 9.00. Not to bad. It does take a while to get it right. And you can make wall hangings using different material.

[@dpofahl]

I think you're supposed to cut the tip of each loop, which would make a tassel similar to the picture. Thanks for the tutorial. I'm about to have my autistic daughter start using this and was looking for a tutorial for her to try to follow independently.

[@CraftyE5000]

I have the SAME loom, I kid you not. I have made two scarfs, havent used it in years though. 😂

[@Thedaisyjaynes]

Please do the wood burner! I bought one last year to make wedding decor and the one I bought was absolutely awful! So I’m in hunt for another!!

[@howard477-bot5]

i imagine you would have had to cut each loop, then tied one string to the next, or only in pairs. i think tying in pairs would be best. ^_^ ... for the coaster.

[@nouralnasser2396]

I am new to your channel but I subscribed because from only 2 vids u look like u post quality content and u seem like such a nice person 😍😍😍

[@Rose_from_UK]

My sister had a loom as a child, and it had a thing that pulled up the alternate threads and also patted the stitches down.

[@megtwix721]

I do have to agree with you Sarah on the paper version of the weave I know for a fact that when I was six which was many, many, many years ago I would not have had the patience to do that let alone the attention span to finish it. I'm in my late twenties and I still wouldn't have the patience to do something like that but that's just me LOL!

[@BisexualBeauty]

Why would u want a yarn coaster tho?? It would get wet...js haha

[@kenyazuniga707]

Im so bad at reading instructions I would fail at half the things you make 😂😂😂😥😥

[@sorry-I-write-long-comments]

Sticker maker, but in the last video (the one with pottery) you showed a paint maker kit, could you review that??

[@ciarauimhurchu3392]

Love it channel so much xx

[@SoCraftastic]

Thank you!