The Monk's Belt

Weaving a Monk's Belt on an Inkle loom. Running Dog Art. www.runningdogart.ca

[@MsBelzoo]

Thank you from Australia for making this video! I also have this book, and think it’s a wonderful source of patterns for learning. I did, however, find it difficult to understand the patterns at first >.< I haven’t tried the Monk’s Belt yet - your video makes it look very achievable, so it’s going to be the next I warp up on my loom! I am just finishing the patterns on page 66 (Baltic Pick-up), and used a Cotton thread for the background, and my pattern thread is Velour! It is a little sticky, and you don’t get many chances to go back and fix problems as you ruin the Velour, but it looks and feels really good wth the right pattern :-) Your weaving is lovely! I also loved the colors you picked for this one (I haven’t looked at the book to see if they are the ones they suggested, but either way, it looks lovely!). If you happen to read this, I am curious what you do with your Inkle bands?

[@suelocke3494]

Thank you for the kind comments. The Monk’s Belt I found really challenging to get the hang of and I think I would have to rewatch my own video before starting another project. Hmm, Velour, that must be lovely. I think we all wonder what exactly to do with these bands. I have made them for camera straps, belts, trim on worn out coat cuffs, trim on jean hems, purse straps, book marks and key chains. I did see a piece that someone did where they stitched together a bunch of bands and made a purse/bag. Happy weaving from the North.

[@carinacheralley1345]

You are doing great. Following someone else's ideas and patterns can be slow going and often very frustrating, if you have a deviation so what, (never never say "mistake"), you have just added a bit of you into your work. Nothing is set in stone, these books and patterns are not "gods". I have been a weaver 30 plus years, you are doing great.

[@hinas_for_life]

Hello from Japan! What a strange looking loom.

[@owlsongfiberarts8660]

It is called an Inkle Loom. It creates bands similar to what a kumihimo loom would.

[@KarenNial]

Brilliant explanation thank you so much

[@suelocke3494]

Thank you very much. I haven’t woven Monk’s Belt for awhile, I probably need to rewatch my own video.

[@partyfiesta1557]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been wanting to try this technique for a long time but was having a hard time following Anne Dixon’s instructions so it’s fantastic! I’ll dress my loom thinking of you

[@suelocke3494]

Glad you found it useful.

[@kimandmoandnoelly]

Thank you! I'm currently focusing on Monk's Belt and this is a wonderful demonstration and explanation of this draft. Yey. I'll give it a go today 😊

[@suelocke3494]

Sorry for the extremely long wait for a reply. I am so glad you found it useful. Hope your Monk’s Belt turned out as you hoped. Happy weaving.

[@johngriswold]

Thank you. You answered all my questions. Brill.

[@suelocke3494]

So glad you found it useful. Happy Weaving.

[@Ritercrazy]

Great instruction.

[@suelocke3494]

Thank you, glad you found it useful.

[@estebanbellegarde5811]

Hermoso trabajo!! ¿Cuáles son las medidas en centímetros del tejido terminado?

[@suelocke3494]

About an inch or 2.54cm.

[@Gauelyimoja]

Inkle loom with no card needed?does it work? Very beginner boght loom yesterday

[@Nemodog]

Inker weaving is its own thing. You can do card weaving on an inkle loom too. Inkle weaving is also for making bands of weaving. It uses a standard single heddle system and for patterns you do pickups like she demonstrated. Card weaving is different in that the cards make your shed for the shuttle to pass thru and it does this by twisting the warps around each other. It makes for a denser and stronger weave. You can start with either weaving technique. Once you’ve got the loom they are very compatable hobbies.

[@Gauelyimoja]

@Nemodog i got both sides blocked card weaving loom. So i was thinking to open one side as yours.. Card weaving and inkle are quite different. Thank you for reply.

[@carolgarner5971]

Nice tutorial

[@makemywayman]

thank you ! very very useful vidéo for me i have the book and was not sure if i understood well .. thankx a lot !

[@suelocke3494]

Glad you found it useful. I found Monk’s belt a bit tricky which was why i decided to do the video.

[@estebanbellegarde5811]

Y el largo total?

[@Which-Craft]

Are we related? I always go for the more complicated patterns when I'm still learning, too. In today's episode, I'm going "easy" on myself - travelling pinwheels on the RHL. lol

[@suelocke3494]

I live by the saying “you learn by your mistakes”. I figure at some point I am going to be some smart! I am forever trying new and increasingly more challenging weaving things. Ohh, travelling pinwheels, lovely. I hope it turned out as lovely as you hoped.

[@Which-Craft]

@@suelocke3494 they did not, but i learned, and THAT is the joy. i need to double the warp in the heddle and the weft (don't have a tiny one), and then i bet it will work. TBD.