Warping a different way

[@sheralync5854]

great method :-) If you have the pegs attached on the other side of the table, you won't have to worry about them popping off the table .

[@LChalifoux]

Oh perfect! I have my rigid heddle loom clamped to a sturdy vintage typewriter table. The wheels can be raised or lowered so the table can be rolled around, or it can locked in place and it will not budge. I just finished direct warping, but before I removed the warp from the pegs, I thought it would be a good idea to come here to your channel and remind myself what I should next. Lo and behold - all I have to do is cinch the warp near the pegs, engage the wheels, and let the loom roll along while it rolls up the warp! Thank you once again, Kelly, for providing a simple elegant solution! ❤️

[@KellyCasanova]

Your table sounds great ❤️

[@weavenut]

I am an ambulatory powerchair user, I have struggled to warp over several days before, this is a great idea, I can now work with my powerchair to roll back and forwards while warping. Thankyou

[@KellyCasanova]

Fabulous, so happy to hear that! 👏👏👏

[@traceyallen8286]

@@KellyCasanova I'm also a wheelchair user and this method works for me.

[@KellyCasanova]

@@traceyallen8286 Great!

[@sherri1402]

I have a 32" Kromski on a stand which doesn't move easily so I dug out four Magic Mover furniture sliders and placed them under the feet. Now it easily glides across the floor. Can't wait to try. (I'll remove the sliders and continue to place weights across the legs of the stand so it doesn't move while actually weaving, though!) Thanks for the video!

[@KellyCasanova]

Great solution Sherri!

[@lorettaziolkowski2282]

This is pure genius! You are so in-sink with weaving ideas; they just flow from one brilliant idea to the next. Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Loretta ❤️

[@lindalhommedieu5299]

This method absolutely rocks!! I do my warping by myself and it has been very discouraging. I can't seem to get an even tension. This is the best! Thank you

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, I'm glad it's helpful to you Linda! 😀

[@lisadolan538]

A really great tip Kelly. I was going through the slot two times when I had to double my warp. What a timesaver this will be! Thanks so much.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

It's a pleasure to watch these - gets my brain out of filmmaking for a while. :)

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to hear it, thanks Kevin ❤️

[@margolehman5482]

This makes be doubly happy that I got the stand for my RH loom!

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, I just love having a stand ❤️

[@sansloveless3941]

you had me at wheelchair it was very helpfull and gives a nice way of keeping tension the possibility of being wheelchair bound is high because of my disease, so thank you for giving me a way out to still keep on crafting even if things becomena little more difficult

[@KellyCasanova]

Absolutely, glad to help, there is always a way! ❤

[@robynbecker8610]

I've been using this method ever since I saw you do it in a very early vid on hybrid warping. I love it. Makes great evenly tensioned warps. And yes it's like having an extra pair of hands

[@KellyCasanova]

😊❤️

[@sharijd726]

Thank you, so helpful. Winding on is my hardest challenge!

[@ellasmith-rumph6563]

Holy moley, this is brilliant! And so much easier than trying to keep tension on warp with your hands. ❤️

[@KellyCasanova]

😀

[@dorashultz950]

This is exactly the way I warp. I am not able to walk much so I use my office chair. My floor is tile so I place some weights on the loom to hold it in place. I put peg on kitchen counter.

[@KellyCasanova]

Great!

[@pamyclark1263]

This is the only way I’ve warped my loom! Clamped to the table and loom advanced across the tile floor!

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome 😀

[@dianadevenish8126]

What a brilliant idea! So cool for those times when you are home alone and don’t have your helper on hand. Will definitely give this method a go. Thank you Kelly!

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, hope it works for you Diana! 😀

[@melaniegudgel1]

I use my wheelchair for warping, it’s actually easier than a rolling chair and faster and I love the idea of keeping the warp on the pegs and pushing the loom. Thanks for showing us!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for sharing, it's great to know it works well for wheelchairs too ❤️

[@maresolaris]

Thank you for posting this video. As a "lone weaver" getting a loom warped with the correct tension is somewhat cumbersome. The method of pushing the loom itself towards the pegs is brilliant and very helpful to me. Great!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful to hear that, thanks Marcel!

[@emmasmom60]

That was very clever; your warp looked so good.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@louisedrummond6259]

Years ago I had those back issues. Strengthening and using my abdominals has solved the problem.

[@KellyCasanova]

Great that exercises worked for you. My back problem is from a horse riding accident nearly 30 years ago. It's at a manageable stage, as long as I'm careful. I've been through years of treatments and exercises for it, some things help, some don't.

[@elfriedeerickson7688]

This is genius❣ I just took 2 classes and worried how I was going to do it alone. This is simple, effective and as a complete beginner feel confident I can do it❣ I am your #1 fan now🥰🥰🥰

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@livinginsd23]

This is an excellent method, love it. Just completed warping using this method and it eliminated a lot of headaches. Really appreciate this especially when warping alone. Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, thanks Lucy!

[@heidischolz9612]

I Have had the pegs PING off and create the yarn spaghetti! So if I use one now, I always but it on the back side of the table so I'm pulling the peg toward me as I advance the warp. I think it would work for most tables and lengths of warp.

[@sarahburke8955]

I love this, thank you! I'm JUST beginning to learn weaving (taking a 4 week class at a local yarn shop), and am so excited to learn ALL THE THINGS.

[@patreynolds3646]

So great! I have been using this method for two years and my wife thought I was nuts to move the loom along the floor. However, it worksyour great on our hardwood floor. I even put a line on blue tape on the floor as a starting point. I enjoy all your videos and love to weave because of you. Thanks very much. Patrick (age 75).

[@KellyCasanova]

Great to hear that Pat, thank you 😊

[@donnacohen-avery8086]

I will absolutely try this. This will work perfectly in my weaving area.

[@KellyCasanova]

Great!

[@feralredhead1169]

Definitely a neater warp! Thank you for sharing this, I’m excited to try it!

[@KellyCasanova]

You are so welcome!

[@cathypowell6382]

What a great way to warp your loom. Thanks Kelly!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome! 😊

[@opheliavandergurgleduffen6426]

The timing of this video couldn’t be more opportune! I’m planning a baby blanket on my 25” Flip and am working alone.

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful! 😀

[@dorothyvanbuskirk5407]

Thank you! Thank you! This is the best and easiest way to warp a RH. I’ve never had a better tensioned warp.

[@KellyCasanova]

That's wonderful Dorothy! 😀

[@abirhussein9781]

This is pure genius. You have no idea how much I needed this solution. I'm new to weaving and I find warping frustrating. Thank you so much for being a great teacher. P.S I really enjoyed the colour class you offered recently. Much appreciated.

[@KellyCasanova]

That is awesome, I hope it's a good solution for you! I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop too 😉

[@Bina6019]

I am new to the rigid heddle loom and this video helped me tremendously!

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to hear it!

[@kateweedman6267]

That’s a great way to warp on. Thanks for the video.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@KC-nb3st]

Invaluable information. Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@catherinehall8716]

This was a game changer for me. Much appreciated! Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to hear it! 😀

[@lisadolan538]

Hi Kelly I just warped an 8/2 cotton warp using this method. It was so much easier than doubling into slots or I also would wind off one cone to make two cones. I also watched your tip video where you rolled on moving the loom and stand. I use my dinning table to warp. So I used furniture movers (felt rounds) under my loom to protect my table, and as I rolled on the loom moved slowly down the table , It worked like a charm. Really great tips!! The best thing I ever did was enroll in your classes. You are truly an exceptional teacher. I say that from my heart!!! Thank you Kelly.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Lisa!

[@worksofhands]

This is indeed a different way. It just proves there can be many paths towards the destination. My present circumstances will not allow me to be this creative, but this video is fun

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@suzieburger6134]

Thank you Kelly for another great idea, I will try this. I use the same Ashford loom you are using and it looks like this will be a big help! I always love your tutorials and your method of teaching, very clear and easy to understand.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks very much Suzie!

[@johnmckinney5911]

Thanks!

[@lisalentz5168]

I do a version of this, but I really like the idea of bring the loom to the pegs. I suspect this method keeps the warp taut, with no lazy parts in it. I will definitely try this method. Thanks

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, I hope it works well for you 😊

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you John! 😀

[@lizchilders4154]

I also use blue painter tape to my loom stand feet to the tile floor while warping so there is no slippage.

[@renelaurings5659]

That is actually brilliant! Would never have thought of it but it makes perfect sense to do it this way...

[@KellyCasanova]

I always say that in weaving, there are many ways to get the same result, it's just finding which way works best for you 😉

[@kazsev]

I have always warped this way,nice that you have done a video. I pop an elastic band around back beam and reed, both ends, it holds nice and steady, remove bands when winding on.

[@KellyCasanova]

Great that it works for you too 😊

[@josiejose]

Oh my gosh, I use a wheelchair full-time and I warped my new loom for the first time last night. I don’t have a stand yet, but I definitely would use this method. I have never heard anyone mention weavers who use wheelchairs either, so I just really appreciate that. You mentioned it the hardest thing I found about warping is that sitting all the time, my reach is much less than when you can stand and bend, so my warping strategy will have to take that into account. I just got my first Ashford, rigid, heddle loom, and I’m so annoyed that they didn’t include the warping pegs! I definitely am interested interested to try indirect warping to see if that’s any easier for me.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to hear it's a helpful video for you Jocelyn. Your comments have prompted another consideration - the width of the stand compared to the width of your wheelchair. You would want to ensure that the stand width allows you to wheel in nice and close to the loom, so keep that in mind for if you do decide to buy a stand. As for the pegs, hmm, I don't know if that would be easier for you or not. Using the pegs means making the warp, then taking it off the back of the loom, turning it over and then dressing the loom with the warp. It's true that there is no "back and forth" travelling as there is with direct warping, but there is still a bit of reaching to make the warp (depending on how you have the loom with the warping pegs positioned, there may be more or less reaching) and then there is the fiddling with the warp to get it onto the loom. How is your manual dexterity? If that is not a problem then it could be well worth you trying indirect warping 😊

[@lizaallen1022]

I'll surely want to try this...as a "lone" warper, it may be a wonderful way to go.

[@KellyCasanova]

Hope it works well for you 😉

[@kata1622]

I have been using this method for awhile and I love it! Never have a problem, even with a wide warp.

[@KellyCasanova]

Great! ❤

[@lindamaisonneuvemiller5953]

I’ve done this but I put the pegs on the opposite side of the table so the tension on the pegs is just a bit higher. Had to make sure I kept the loom evenly spaced with the table so one side wasn’t looser tension than the other.

[@melindaross8541]

Thanks, I will try this. I was using another method that I also saw on KZbin. DIY Ashford Tensioning Device for RHL by My own little house. It involves the use of 4 wooden rods the width of a broom handle. 2 above and 2 below the warp on the back of the heddle so the warp is zig zagged thus creating tension. It has worked very well and my warp is neat. It is simple yet not as simple as your demo. Lucky for me that my husband was able to make the side pieces. The best part is not having to bother anyone to help me with the warp.

[@tinafratta2623]

Great advice Kelly, I really like this idea cheers Tina

[@karenbowman1524]

This is brilliant, yet so simple a solution. Thank you Kelly, I can't wait to give it a try.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@cynthiagrey6687]

Oh my gosh! Wonderful idea- this is one I will for sure use! Thanks so much!

[@KellyCasanova]

You are so welcome!

[@KackyMuse]

Very helpful. Love it. Thanks.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janelee8052]

What a great Idea - I think it will really help my tension. Thank you

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome Jane, I hope it does help you 😊

[@gaibutler3254]

It's always great to have different warping ideas filed away for later, you never know when you may need to change the way you do things. Thanks for another informative and well explained video Kelly.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Gai 🥰

[@jayneevanderheym352]

Thank you! Going to try this morning. 😊

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, I'd love to hear how it goes 😊

[@moniquechampagne4491]

Thank you so much Kelly. Tried this tonight and it is fantastic. Had a bit of problem at the end but learned from it! Great method for a person living alone!

[@KellyCasanova]

Great to hear that! 😀

[@caroleschmidt5878]

Brilliant solution! Thank you

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@TreeCurtis84]

This is brilliant! Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad you liked it!

[@genepease7217]

I’m so glad to see you do this. I use a variation. I have a board withe about 20 evenly spaced pegs that I clamp to a long table. Then, instead of moving the loom, I move that board closer and closer to the loom. I just clamp and unclamp the board. I think your method keeps a more even tension so I’m going to try it. Thanks again for your explanation, and your consideration of people who use a wheelchair.

[@KellyCasanova]

Your method sounds great too. I'll be interested to know, if you try this method, which you find you prefer.

[@ezb6798]

I have one of those too, and it’s great. I clamp the board to one end of my dining table and my loom to the other end. When it’s time to wind on, I clamp down the warp thread ends onto the board with its top piece, and then unclamp the board from the table. I keep the loom clamped to the other end of the table as I wind on. The board has enough weight to keep tension on the warp threads as it scootches towards the loom - bringing the tablecloth with it (so my table doesn’t get scratched!). My dining table is 6’ long, so if I want a longer warp, I put the loom on a sturdy plastic folding table that I have. That gives me another 16” by itself, and I can always put space between it and the big table to get a longer warp - in which case, during the first part of the winding on, the loom moves as in the video, and then when the small table with the loom bumps up against the big table, the warping board starts to move. I take it slowly, checking the warp, smoothing it and making sure the tension is even, after every few turns of the back beam. This is how I manage to weave in a small NYC apartment, without the luxury of a dedicated studio. It saved my sanity during the lockdowns of 2020.

[@genepease7217]

We do find ways to do all this, whatever our circumstances, don’t we?! After this video, I modified my approach by scooting the table with my thighs, and weighting that warp stick to pull it to me. Well, actually, I put pieces of heavy border tile in front of it to slow it down. All together, I believe I achieved a much better warp. Thanks again Kelly.

[@spinnerfun7944]

What a wonderful idea! I will certainly use this technique next time I warp the loom. Thank you for all your generous sharing.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@cmaur811]

So happy I found this.

[@cindymaag4212]

Brilliant! So nice for when you don’t have an extra pair of hands around to help you with winding on. Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Cindy 😀

[@moniquechampagne4491]

This is such a good idea! I live by myself so always needed to wait for help but no more! Thank you so much!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@violetofthevalley]

That's a brilliant idea. I've got a wood floor, but I'm totally going to try that for my next project. (I've got felt on my stand feet, so it's not going to scratch anything. ;)

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, I hope it works well for you 😊

[@veroniquesterckendries9143]

What a clear explanation thank you so much. I don't weave a lot and always forget how to start the warp 🙂. I will save your instructions now and always go back to them!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful!

[@patshipp9195]

I have been using this method since I started weaving because I didn't have a dining room table so I would clamp my peg to my desk in my craft/reading/playroom. Thank you for showing other people/weavers how to improvise when they don't have a suitable worktable. Love your videos 😊💖

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Pat ☺️

[@alicekelly4975]

I like this, normally I have to haul my loom downstairs to use dining room table. I have basic, carpet, I’ll have to see how well my stand moves on it but it should work out in my master bedroom. The added bonus to this is I can shut the door on my kitties while I warp the loom. They went nuts last time I warped a project on my dining room table, lol, all that “prey” was too tempting.

[@KellyCasanova]

😂 Looms are like magnets to cats!

[@anubhatia6695]

I did the same for my last project! Makes it so easy to warp the loom. Thanks for sharing.

[@KellyCasanova]

🥰

[@kaybee_en]

I'm moving to a new house and my craft room will have carpet (previously I had to warp in my dining room then take my loom, with the warp, back to my craft area - awkward moving it, but it was the only way). I won't have my dining room table available anymore so I will have to try this out in my new space and as well leave my loom on my stand which is the best part. Thank you!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Your very own craft room, how wonderful! 😀

[@sambabird7]

I just watched it again. The Rogue Weaver has her foot on the stand as she winds. Can’t tell if she pushing the stand, but it looks more like she’s adding a little resistance with her foot. The video is called Winding the Warp if you want to see it.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks!

[@sambabird7]

You’re very welcome!

[@dorym8045]

Fascinating variation! Thanks for showing this.

[@KellyCasanova]

My pleasure! ❤️

[@yarnlady1058]

This is how I learned to warp in my very first weaving class. There were four of us lined up across the room and it looked like racing snails as we slowly wound up the warp.

[@KellyCasanova]

🐌🐌🐌🐌😆

[@TLL65]

This was wonderful!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@kathydana8999]

Well done! Again!!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Kathy 🥰

[@neilstephen6761]

Thank you I shall try this method

[@KellyCasanova]

Hope it works well for you 😊

[@GemRaven]

Fantastic! I am so trying this method.

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome! 😀

[@kata1622]

I never have a problem with this method, even with cotton or a wide warp (or both)!

[@koshakee]

Thank you! This video was super helpful and answered a question I had.

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to hear it!

[@andrearossi5578]

I've used this method for the first time tonight, and it went great! Thank you so much, Kelly!! I just noticed that the tension seemed to increase from the first the last loop, so I had quite slack yarn on the left hand-side, getting stronger to the right. I tried to wind up keeping the loom on a bit of an angle to counteract that, but I wonder if you (or anyone else here!) has found this issue.. and whether it is actually an issue! I haven't started weaving, so I don't really know yet how that's gonna impact the rest of the process. 🤔

[@KellyCasanova]

I would have done the same thing with angling the loom slightly to help take up the slack. I'm wondering, did you use more than one warping peg?

[@maryjanepenny795]

This is fantastic! I will try this the next time I warp. Thanks for sharing this!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@debrabolteheald5132]

Very clever!

[@KellyCasanova]

😀

[@lizchilders4154]

I have been doing this for awhile now. I placed my sticks on the far side of my table for 2 reasons….adds distance for warping and the clamps are perhaps more secure holding onto the table rather than clamped in front and slipping toward the loom as you slide the loom towards them. Nice video.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Liz 😊

[@lynnebell5425]

Thanks for another great video. I worked out the first half of your method for the same reasons that you did, Kelly. The second is just great, so straight forward but not obvious at all. Thank you again for sharing.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@monicadattilio7237]

I came across this video by accident, and I’m so glad I did! This method worked perfectly for me. I have a hospital rolling table that is adjustable in height with locking wheels. Worked like a charm. I left my loom on the table so I can stand or sit to weave. I’m new to weaving and it took me about 40 minutes to warp my 16 inch rigid heddle loom start to finish. Thank you! By the way, can you warp this way on a 4 or 8 shaft loom?

[@KellyCasanova]

The rolling, adjustable table is a great idea! Generally speaking, for a 4 or 8 shaft loom you would make your warp separately on a warping board, then take it to the loom. I know that some people do direct warp their table or floor looms, so it is possible, I just have never tried it myself.

[@natashapetrova7936]

Большое спасибо. Пробовала такой метод и думаю нужно вернутся к нему . Вы очень доброжелательный человек, Kelly! ❤️

[@KellyCasanova]

большое тебе спасибо!

[@suzannejones5992]

Hi Kelly, thank you for your video. I discovered this method of warping because my home is so small and I don't have a table for the pegs I use a chair back. It was great until I needed to do a wide was for double weaving then the loom fell over because of the tension. Now I'm trying indirect warping using the back of the loom. (24" Ashford) it's a bit awkward but it solved the space problem and the falling loom, lol. Your videos are great, and I have bought a pattern from your Etsy shop too. Thank you, good luck with the school visit. Let's get them young ones interested.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Suzanne 😊

[@carolemorrison7163]

Thank you Kelly. I saw this on one of your videos and tried it while warping my herringbone scarf. It was brilliant and made the whole process so much easier. Your tutorials are so clear and easy to understand and you are a brilliant teacher. They make weaving so much more enjoyable, particularly this one as warping on my own is always a challenge!

[@KellyCasanova]

Great to hear that it's making a difference for you! ❤️

[@AS-dk1lb]

I use the same method with a smaller loom on a ping pong table. I warp the length of the table and then slide the loom along the table while winding the warp.

[@auntgranny]

I do that too!

[@gloriahernandez7787]

Thank you, Kelly. Love the presentation and will definitely try that method

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Gloria 😊

[@cindywhitmanbradley]

This is fantastic,Kelly I can't wait to try it! Cindy Bradley

[@KellyCasanova]

Hope you like it!

[@suelocke3494]

Brilliant!

[@KellyCasanova]

😀❤️

[@catherinelittlebear9863]

Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're most welcome Catherine!

[@ellenpeters8367]

I like to worp my RH loom this way. But in stead of using the pegs on a table I worp toward the rattle of my floorloom. And to protect your wooden floor, put some felt under the feet of the stand.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks Ellen 😊

[@angelafulton2364]

Brilliant!!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Angela 😀

[@MarkaDanielleRodgers]

I'm just seeing this video. Thank you. I am in a wheelchair, incomplete quadriplegic, and I warp in this way from my chair.

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful! 👏👏👏

[@geoffreylloyd3073]

So clever!!! Thank you for sharing your genius ideas. I also love the large blanket in the background. Do you have a video of instructions for it?

[@KellyCasanova]

No I don't unfortunately, that was a "just for me" project 😊

[@geoffreylloyd3073]

@@KellyCasanova It's gorgeous! A work of art. Enjoy!!

[@KellyCasanova]

@@geoffreylloyd3073 Thank you 😊

[@dauradeassis5898]

Since I always warp by myself, I’m loving this method and will use it on my next project! Thanks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, I hope it's a success for you!

[@jo-annelavigne3610]

You know,, this is the only way I learned to warp my loom. I don't have a warping board. I didn't know there were other ways to warp a loom except these 2 ways. This works for me and it seems easy to manage.

[@sambabird7]

I warp from a stand on carpet,too, when I direct warp. I haven’t tried the 2nd part of that technique as I have weights placed on folded towels on the bottom of the loom stand when I do this. Maybe I’ll remove the weights after the first step and try this. I did see a video on KZbin from Rogue Weaver where she uses the 2nd half of this technique, but she lets the loom get pulled to the “pegs” instead of pushing with her foot but it’s on a slippery floor. I don’t remember for sure, but it think she’s not using those pegs, but some type of long board with multiple pegs on it. Not sure. Will have to rewatch that one. Thanks for sharing!

[@jwilliams1056]

So long as you tie your mergering tread knots at the pegs there should be no problems. Great time saver. Thank You 😂