Waffle Weave on a 4-Shaft Louet Erica

[@TinyFibreStudio]

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[@CriaAndKiddFW]

KZbin definitely needs more table loom project videos. Thank you for sharing your learning adventures with us!

[@josiejose]

I came here to say this! I just started weaving and this video made me think I might be able to manage more than a 2 reed rigid heddle loom at some point ,and I'd never heard of the Louet Erica. *buyers' regret intensifies*

[@hel1copter]

Thank goodness - a KZbin video that I don’t need subtitles for! Everything made sense, and was well explained and well presented; thank you. A few years have gone by since you made the mitts, but with no inkle loom you could always knit some I-cords for loops (or even the cotton reel and four panel pins version).

[@kestrelflight5433]

I also have the Erica and have just bought some wooden lease sticks to use instead of the slippy metal rods. Thank you for that tip!

[@hel1copter]

Thank goodness I’m not the only one who works on autopilot! Great video, and a real confidence booster.

[@kestrelflight5433]

Thank you so much for this lovely fun video. I am thinking of getting an Erica so it was useful to see it “in action”. 😊

[@TinyFibreStudio]

You’re welcome! I really should do a review some time!

[@wilddogmountain6157]

Can you please do one of your magic video on how you warp this and start this band, I have issues with other intro videos and yours break it down for my son to learn as well since we are learning together

[@sigrunkulf]

Thank you very much for your video. I loved your approach and would be grateful for more weaving videos!

[@andrewhypher2087]

Thank you for such a clear run-through of how to create waffle weave. The result looks wonderful! I'm really interested in trying this myself, but didn't catch the lifting sequence. I'd be so grateful if you'd be kind enough to share it with me. Kind regards,

[@beatrizlopez364]

Love your waffle towel and mittens. The color is bright and cheerful. Great job.

[@downtime86stars17]

This is making me covet this loom even more...drool...

[@j1mmusj4mmus]

I have only wove with my hand made weaving frame so found this really interesting with a big weaving frame, 4 shafted heddles and a 'flying' shuttle. Well made video thank you.

[@kellybeanhead]

I just wanted to say thank you for all of your wonderfully informative videos. I have learnt a great deal about spinning yarn from you and your videos have pointed me in the right direction for further information. I always wind warps on my own and wondered if you have tried winding a warp by wrapping the end warp around the front beam, bringing it back between (roughly) the centre of the heddles and you can then tension the warp in one hand and wind the warp in the other. This works really well for me, especially if it is a long warp. Even if it is a light weight loom, you can push your body weight against it slightly. You can also put down a grip/ non slip mat (one you put under rugs). I have used this method for big looms, but even use this method for my small rigid heddle loom. When I chain my warp, I usually do not put much tension on it (because I am lazy) but it does not seem to cause any problems. I wondered if you could use the books to weight down the edge of the warping frame, if you make anymore warps before you put a frame up. Thanks again for all the information. You have inspired me to get my loom out and finish the cotton waffle weave I started ages ago! :)

[@rebeccaneef6070]

If you haven't already purchased an inkle loom, here's a tip. I have inkle looms, and since getting my Erica looms, the inkles are just gathering dust. The Erica is absolutely the BEST band-weaving loom! If you analyze the way the famed Gilmore Wave looms are made, the Erica works just the same. Thanks for the video, love the waffle linens you made!

[@kathleenmcconnell95]

Thanks for sharing your discoveries, mistakes and honesty.

[@sharonwaddell2548]

This is a great video! I’m currently looking for a table loom to upgrade from my rigid heddle. You made the warping process less intimidating.

[@mmanderson2486]

I'm learning to weave as well. I'm glad I'm not the only one who makes mistakes. Thank you for including them. There is a lot to remember and do precise to get things to work out. Online its so easy to get caught up in the finished perfect product , and starting out you can get defeated pretty easy.Beautiful towels , great job :)

[@faziarizvi]

Thanks for this video! I loved hearing about the mistakes too; I learned a lot form those. (And loved the kitties!)

[@AndreaAlexander]

This was so fun to watch! Thank you for sharing your process :) Also your kitty is adorable!!

[@jedwardchapman]

Hello from Washington DC. I just wanted to thank you for creating such a wonderful series of videos. I first found you channel two years ago while recovering from surgery. I am a weaver, but started considering spinning my own yarns for weaving. Last week I bought my first wheel (Schacht Matchless) after taking a lesson from a local spinner. I have figured out how to get a consistent yarn and enjoying the process immensely. I look forward to future posts!

[@pinky62]

Fin! Thanks for sharing! Love the color!

[@Gigiknittingandmore]

i just watched your weaving video. i loved it thank you fro sharing it!

[@valeriebishop561]

Thans so much for this. The weaving bug has been biting me.... ugh another hobby... ugh... haha!

[@dianathefiberfan]

Loved the hand towel you made...❤️

[@jenniferrich5292]

This was so much fun! I especially enjoyed your social distancing lapse.🤣 I’ve never heard of a floating selvedge. I’m going to look into it. My selvedges are always super untidy and I want to improve. Thanks for fun with cats, too!🥰

[@johilross4083]

Can you please list the sequence of the peddles? Thank you!

[@sandramarshall7712]

I really enjoyed this video. You shared great info - much appreciated. Love that waffle weave! I took weaving course about 25 years ago and loved it. But, I did not invest in a loom. My home was too small. Of course I wanted a huge loom. Totally impractical. I'm inspired though by your video. I am going to check out prices of smaller looms and see where it takes me.

[@Zincchromeshema]

I think your weaving is beautiful!

[@priscaklatten5278]

Well done, very nice set !! Lovely little loom.

[@biaberg3448]

Interesting 😊

[@annewallbridge3759]

Great job. To avoid a hem which is wider, use basket weave on the ends instead of plain weave. Missed picks can be woven in with a needle, leave an inch or two hanging off each side. After washing weave in, if you weave in first, the repair may show if the tension is not perfect. Leaving the tails allows the tension to even out in the water.

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Fantastic tips - thank you Anne!

[@lornabrooks3707]

Or use a finer weft thread for the hems...

[@fiberbynature]

Thanks for uploading! I don’t know if you know but louet has a warping kit for the Erica.

[@robinmccamont]

Hi, Becks! Enjoyed your weaving very much. Nice towel and hand mitts! Just a tip for you, though - you don’t need to use so much tension as you’re winding off your warp chain. I use my entire hand to create the chain loops, not just my fingers. The criticality of tension is really important during the winding on and tying on of the warp (which you seem to have down just fine!). Another tip you might want to research is to use the “lashing on” technique for your front warp beam. This entails using a long (strong) string (like you would use for tying up a chicken for roasting. Something that has minimal stretch factor!). Tie one end to the left side of the warp beam, and then thread it through each bundle of approximately 1” groups of warp threads which have been knotted at the end of each group. You go in a down / up motion - down through the middle of the group of warp threads, up around the warp beam, down through the next group of warp threads, and so on. When you reach the final group of warp threads, tie off your string. Adjust tension by pulling the string in between each group of warp threads until you have consistent tension of all thread groups. This is truly the easiest method of tying off the front warp threads I’ve ever experienced, and it really minimizes warp waste, too! Hope this is clear enough for you...! If you need help, I can point you in the direction of a gentleman who weaves extensively and has KZbin videos of his projects. He gives a demo of this lashing on technique, and I can try to find it for you. Thanks!

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Robin - I really appreciate your insight. I’ll definitely have a look into the lashing on technique. To be fair, the Erica has very little loom waste but in circumstances where you’re trying to get every last inch out of it, it’s handy to know about this trick! Keeping this much tension on the warp was also partly to do with trying to keep my ‘warping board’ stable so it didn’t fall over! 😂

[@robinmccamont]

Tiny Fibre Studio I found the video I mentioned above - here’s a link to it: [kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKernp6kecyEesU ] . The lashing on process begins at about the 18:00 minute mark, but the whole video is interesting, too. Hope this helps, Becks!

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Amazing! Thank you! 😃

[@jedwardchapman]

Wonderful! Love Louet looms.

[@Angelwool]

Great info ty!!!

[@artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752]

Thanks so much for sharing, I found it very helpful and fun, Stay safe, Hugs

[@sassas8856]

Love your knitted cardigan! Did you design it yourself?

[@felkav7932]

Prob best to wet finish weaving before cutting and sewing to establish shrinkage first and prevent buckling of hems in the long term

[@DiBaozi]

Thanks for the video! How many heddles did you use and what final warp width did you end up getting?

[@maeganschaefer8217]

For your hand mitts are they for scrubbing dishes or the bathroom? Love the idea of using left over to make a smaller project!

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Thank you Maegan. I use mine in the bath/shower but you could easily use the same fabric for dishes.

[@renewynants5655]

You can Weave straps on a ‘normal’ loom by not using the reed

[@TinyFibreStudio]

That’s a very good point! Thanks for the reminder!

[@jokesbenny]

But now I don’t know how to to do the waffle pattern 😟

[@TinyFibreStudio]

You can find the pattern in the Interweave magazine I mentioned.

[@csdayhoff]

How much was your loom?

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Hi Cara, I believe it was around £360-ish.

[@tondaltavernier778]

Becks you never cease to amaze me! This episode was not only interesting; it was inspirational too. I am going to set my loom up and have a go at it. Thank you Becks! 🐑💕

[@loobitzh]

Great to see you Weaving and Well Done on the towels. Lovely! Have you visited JST Weaving Guild? A SUPURB online Weaving Guild for yearly subs which are extremely reasonable. Jane Stafford at Jane Stafford Textiles has been running for 4 years now. Each month we are treated to up to 3 hours of video workshops along with pdfs. Its a progressive program with each workshop building on the previous ones. Once you enroll you can go back and watch over and over again All of the 4 years workshops. Ive been weaving for 10 years and still find the workshops informative, inspirational and educational. My weaving and designing has come on exponentially since joining. Jane is a born teacher, funny, witty, and very down to earth. The guild is a must Bex.... think you will love it..... Keep up the weaving... You weave very well indeed for a beginner!

[@christinetruscott]

how do you add extra heddles to the Louet Erica loom?

[@TinyFibreStudio]

You just carefully pull the wooden bit off one end of the shaft and slide the Texsolv heddles onto the metal rods. Just keep the heddles tied together until they’re securely on otherwise you could be in a mess! Does that make sense? I think I might have video of the process I could upload if it would help.

[@camie89]

@@TinyFibreStudio To add to this question: I also have this loom; it comes with 200 heddles, but your project has 280 ends. Did you purchase more for this project? I remember you noted you doubled your reed strands.

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Hi, Yes , if I remember correctly I added another 200 heddles.

[@rebeccaconnolly8221]

The threading and lifting sequence would have been useful rather than just referring to an article in a magazine many won’t have a subscription to.