Tote bag weave along - weaving part 1

[@hmpeter]

That was quite informative and enjoyable to watch, thank you! (Or: how to get from "what on earth is a weavealong?" to "ok, I need a loom!" in just about ten minutes. :D)

[@KellyCasanova]

Ha ha, my work here is done! :D

[@maryrobers815]

This is a super project series. i have made several bags using my 16 inch loom.

[@KellyCasanova]

Great Mary!

[@jeweltone1546]

I'm a total beginner. I haven't advanced to this type of loom yet, but looking forward to it, eventually. thanks for your tutorial! awesome!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@gillianbc]

Genius Kelly! I was wondering how to use up the odd balls I have of my handspun. Most are between 100 and 200 yds so not enough to make anything really. I couldn't work out how to calculate them into the design of a scarf. Using them as accents every few inches or so like your eyelash yarn will solve my problem. It also gives me a great excuse to buy odd balls of crazy novelty yarn that I just can't resist in my local yarn shop.

[@downtime86stars17]

I like that pin idea.

[@robertaespree]

Hi Kelly. If I wanted to weave-along, would a 24 in Ashford heddle kit be sufficient? It comes with one 7.5 dpi?

[@KellyCasanova]

That is the same loom that I'm using here - Ashford 24" with a 7.5 dent heddle 😉

[@kitkat1971]

And now I regret not picking up any eyelash yarn when I was at the store, LOL.

[@KellyCasanova]

😆

[@jessymesa1420]

Hola...cuanto miden de ancho esos separadores de urdimbre ? Gracias saludos desde Santiago de Chile

[@KellyCasanova]

These are the sticks I use - woolery.com/ashford-cardboard-warping-sticks.html?aff=124

[@veroniqueparadis2377]

hello my name is veronique paradis and i would like to know if the book weaving rag rug by tom knisely the models are made on a rigid heddle loom.

[@KellyCasanova]

No, I don't think Tom does rigid heddle weaving, especially for rag rugs, that would be for floor loom weaving.

[@lindabulpin5442]

hi Kelly can we thread the loom reverse so we do not start with knots

[@KellyCasanova]

I've never thought of doing that, One thing, towards the end of a warp the shed becomes smaller and harder to clear because the threads are looped around the back apron rod rather than laying flat and side by side. So, if you knotted at the back instead, you may find you have shed trouble when you start your piece, if that makes sense.

[@dianatallmon3188]

Do you have a video for winding the shuttle?

[@KellyCasanova]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5mVoZWjd7iZisk

[@kimmaustin8960]

hi Kelly please can you tell me how long your your weaving is for your bag

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Kimm, around 17 inches.

[@debbilyon1233]

Hi Kelly, I see you use warping sticks before starting a header. Is this just a faster way of getting to the header process, or just personal preference? I've seen where people use craft paper instead, is this also person preference, or do the warping sticks actually hold a better tension? Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

It's pretty much personal preference - I did use waste yarn for a long time, but using the warp separators does such a good job and means I don't have to pull any waste yarn out afterwards :)

[@debbilyon1233]

Thank you! It seems a bit neater going without the paper to me, too.

[@kChallo]

create little motif on it? beads weaving^^

[@KellyCasanova]

That would be lovely :)

[@yesnonotexactly25]

What do you use for warp separators?

[@KellyCasanova]

Cardboard warp separators, they are available at weaving supplies stores. To roll on at the back beam I often use a roll of craft paper.

[@donnasteele4631]

I love your videos, very helpful for beginners like me. But, you speak so softly that I struggle to hear what you're saying. Yes my volume is turned all the way up and no I don't have any hearing deficits. If you could just speak a little louder I'm sure many people would appreciate it.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep that in mind!

[@kChallo]

how do you make the warp ?! @challo

[@KellyCasanova]

This video details the warping process for this project - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOtlX2Bod6toZo

[@madhavinathan3669]

hi...what yarn are you using?

[@KellyCasanova]

Superwash wool, Australian 8ply.

[@kimmaustin758]

How long is your bag

[@lindaroache4959]

Love it! What loom and size are u using? Thanks.

[@KellyCasanova]

A 60cm Ashford rigid heddle loom :)

[@Thedancingbrush]

How wide is the loom you are using here? Nora

[@KellyCasanova]

It's a 24 inch Ashford :)

[@lindabulpin5442]

thanks for that

[@kimmaustin8960]

ok thanks

[@NancyLOren]

With volume completely turned up I can't hear anything except mumbling; otherwise, this video is very fine.

[@KellyCasanova]

Nancy, if you're hard of hearing you can choose "closed captions" to read the words instead 😊

[@adrianabonino4155]

Que pena que no esté traducido al español

[@dorothysell8022]

Adriana Bonino is library