The Beginner's Guide to Rigid Heddle Loom Vocabulary | Words That You Need to Know to Start Weaving

Are you new to rigid heddle loom weaving? Do you have a hard time understanding some words related to weaving? This video is for you! This video explains the first few words you need to know when taking on the weaving adventure. #rigidheddleloom #beginnerweaver #weaving
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[@lisasummey6127]

Fantastic video. I have watched so many “beginner” videos that don’t touch on any terminology at all or even show the most basic beginner concepts. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you! I'm so glad to know it was helpful 😄

[@nancysmith9545]

❤ Where has this video been hiding for the last two years?? I love it!! One of the best out there for beginners (like me). So helpful for terminology of weaving.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you! I'm so glad to know it could be helpful 😄

[@esthermuli7011]

This is right on time. My first ashford loom is on the way. Thank you.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Congrats on your new loom! I wish you tons of fun weaving 🥰

[@esthermuli7011]

@@Curly_n_Yarny Great. I received on 30th May. I have done 5 scarves so far - Using 2 - gifted 3. My only regret - I should have bought a 32 inch instead of 16🙂 but it's ok. Thanks for the awesome videos

[@jillianbarrett4795]

What an absolutely FABULOUS introduction to the rigid heddle loom. Clear, informative, and well-paced. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome! 🥰

[@dianedorval5508]

Merci c’est très utile

[@brynnsuesanders]

This is the video I have been looking for and finally found! Thank you!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome! I'm glad I could help 😊

[@greeneileen]

Thank you from an appreciative beginner!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome! 😊

[@gretchenfarrar-foley4604]

Thanks! I am a newbie to weaving and this was really helpful.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome! I'm glad I could help 😄

[@cd.ceedee]

Fantastic!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you 🥰

[@katlady1019]

Beautiful explanation of all the loom parts. My RHL is arriving next week and I have never woven before - absorbing as much information as I can in the meantime!!!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Porzelinchen92]

thank you so much this cleared up a lot of questions :D

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome 😊

[@trustinkimmerama]

Thank you for this simple explanation. I am interested in weaving, and I keep hearing these terms and don't really know what they are - until know of course!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome 😊 I'm happy I could help!

[@thumpr1]

thank you for this.. I've learned most of the vocabulary from watching all the videos out there, but this is the first one I've seen that really went through each of them like that.. so kudos to you for doing it... Now I need to start trying warping and weaving and patterns.. Would be interested in more videos on types of yards/threads to use with different DPIs and what working with 2 Heddles can do for a piece of work...

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I'm so glad that it was helpfull 😊 and thank you for your suggestions! I'll try to see if I can make them happen in a video 😄

[@Silversmith925]

Nice and simple. Looks like a heddle will work for doing what an inkle loom can do and lots more. wanting to do straps and belts. The way I'm going to go for my first loom.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I don't know much about inkle looms! But weaving with straps and belts sounds like a lot of fun 😊

[@azturaztur1308]

thanks for guidens

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You're welcome 😊

[@SherrisPlace]

Please make a video on how to do a double weave and what it looks like when taking it off the loom and opened up. 🙏 Thank you 🙏

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you for suggesting it 😊 I will try to make this video soon!

[@b.r.c.9100]

How do u know how tight to leave the slevedges? Is it right against?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I'm not sure I understand your question. I have just made a new video about weaving neat selvedges. Maybe it can help 😊! Here's the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2auhKWheLWFbqs

[@TheNurseCupcake]

Hi! What size loom is this and did you “finish” it yourself or did it come lacquered already?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Hi! This is an Ashford 32" (80cm). It came unfinished and I stained it myself.

[@TheNurseCupcake]

@@Curly_n_Yarny i am planning to stain mine when it comes. I've never done anything like that before and there seems to be barely any videos showing how to finish the loom. Do you mind telling me how you did yours?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

@@TheNurseCupcake Hi! I used some wood stain, color dark walnut. I stained all parts of the loom before assembling them. Usually, you can rely on the instructions on the stain container. Personally, I applied it with an old rag. Waited about 10 minutes for the stain to penetrate the wood and then I used another rag to wipe the excess. I hope it helps you!

[@TheNurseCupcake]

@@Curly_n_Yarny yes this is super helpful! thank u!! :) btw did u sand it down first before applying the stain? And did you have to wait overnight to let it dry before getting it warped?

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

@@TheNurseCupcake Yes, I did sand it down. The Ashford looms even come with the sand paper! Also I waited at least 24 hours before putting the loom together.