Warping a frame loom with a bar heddle - 3 epi or 6 epi

[@eliserusso4772]

Suddenly everything has become so clear!! Thanks so much, great explanations so I feel like I can actually DO this now. Yay!!

[@JimmyTH101]

Just got a nice "beginner's loom" for a visually impaired friend and I'm trying to learn it well enough to teach her how to do it. We've both learned to knit that way : ). Excellent teaching video here! and we look forward to viewing more as we learn.

[@FoxRogers]

This is, BY FAR, the best instruction video on this that I have found. Thank you so very much 🥰

[@ro.dyeworks]

Thank you! I'm so happy to hear it's useful.

[@PennellHopkins]

This is the first instructional video out of many I have watched that explains using the bar heddle. Thank you!

[@kateobrien8455]

This video really helped my daughter so much it was so easy she went through it slow rather than the others videos on KZbin. Thanks ❤

[@joycekama4124]

Thank you so much for your clear instructions. You are by far the best at teaching this.❤

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

The bar heddle is so clever. Thanks for the patient, clear demonstration.

[@soniatriana9091]

Thank you for a wonderfully filmed, edited, & commentary/explanation! I enjoy watching & learning about textile craftsmanship & maybe one day I’ll give it a try! If I do, I will look for your videos again!! Thank you!!

[@lauraandbickbrannen1689]

This is a great little loom and this is the best warping video I’ve seen. I want to use my loom to test drive and learn concepts, preview overshot patterns, etc., before I set up my project on my rigid heddle loom. I did a twill with a pickup stick yesterday.

[@gloriamichaels4333]

I have purchased a fairly large frame loom with a bar heddle which is presently sitting on my kitchen island, trying desperately to intimidate me, and it was doing a really good job until I found your wonderful instruction video! I found many other instruction videos but they did not apply to the exact frame loom that I have. Thank you so much, I can't wait to watch to the end so that I can begin warping it. You explain everything so well and I am looking forward to watching more of videos as I get more experience. Thank you again, you have definitely helped to get me started.

[@ro.dyeworks]

Thank you for such a nice comment, Gloria! I'm so glad my video is helpful ☺️ I wish you lots of fun weaving on your new loom!

[@alisonbunce159]

I've been interested in weaving but have been reading about heddles, and beams and goodness knows what else and thinking maybe it was too difficult for me. Then reviews of these types of looms saying they are faulty "because the warp separators cause the warp threads to fall off". Well I have googled ALL DAY trying to find out if these looms are OK then I found your video. It's a heddle, you have to loosen tension enough to get the heddle in but not too loose or the warp threads may pop off. You are my hero. Seriously. A good teacher makes people feel they can understand complex or new ideas without overwhelming them and you have done just that. New subscriber. Thank you so so much 💗

[@julieannemccaw2242]

Thankyou for making this so easy to understand. My first time weaving

[@clairewheeler9828]

Excellent demonstration. Very clear and informative. Thank you.

[@bunnykeller2298]

This is probably the best instructional video about anything that I’ve ever watched. You’re great!

[@ro.dyeworks]

Thank you so much! This is probably the most flattering and encouraging comment I've received! Enjoy weaving!

[@marilynalexieff285]

Thank you for this extremely helpful video. I bought a loom similar to yours but the instructions did not mention how to use the heddle bar. Also I like your warping directions.

[@katestark2519]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@elpithalemos3383]

This is the best video to help us beginners, thank you so much 😊

[@rmummaw]

Excellent. Great video views. Very complete and easy-to-understand instruction.

[@ArleneLevine]

Excellent, clear instructions!

[@ro.dyeworks]

Thanks so much!

[@curtisnoon5830]

Excellent job. Thank you so much for taking your time in explaining this process. I feel like I've been wondering around the internet forever trying to find a decent explanation. Looking forward to your next video.

[@ro.dyeworks]

I'm so happy to hear you found this useful. I'm sorry with children home and my day job to stay on top of, my videos are very very delayed. I do have lots of video topics in mind for when things settle down a bit though!

[@daniellekiey-thomas1327]

Lovely clear explanation. Thank you. ❤️

[@АнжелаАнжелика-х7ц]

Здравствуйте, здоровья вам и спасибо за очень хорошее видео!

[@marywalters1910]

Very informative, thank you, and thank you for taking your time explaining.😊

[@ro.dyeworks]

Sorry about the delayed response. Thank you very much for the lovely comment!

[@SusanGiffin-oj3tw]

This was a super video thank you so much!

[@lorenniwa1984]

Great video tutorial

[@ro.dyeworks]

Thanks so much!

[@berbarmoumen1847]

Mille mercis pour votre vidéo 🎉

[@aml1009]

Appreciate the time you put in for this - looking forward to additional videos, Thank you

[@michaelholbrook4401]

If I desire a final block size of fabric to be approximately 1.75 meter by 1 meter, would this style of loom frame with a bar heddle be usable? O r does this style lose its functionality as it gets larger? The reason I ask, is I intend to travel with a larger loom, and this design looks to be the easiest to break down and then re-assemble.

[@carolbogden2322]

That was awesome I just put my loom together and absolutely did not know how to deal with the heddle bar thakyou so much thick I will plain weave to begin and do the double snd heddle after just subscribed because it was so detailed and great will be with you for all videos again thakns sooooo much

[@ro.dyeworks]

Thank you so much! Hearing that my video has helped someone is so encouraging. Good luck with your weavings!

[@carolinaandreabustamantehe1722]

Thank you so much for such a great tutorial! :)

[@kathymoser9750]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Do bar heddles ever have 3 sheds?

[@SureshSharma-eu2ux]

It was so well explained. 👏

[@Ely.Abu_Yusuf]

thanks a lot

[@melaniendzinga5506]

Thank you for such clear and helpful guidance!

[@martinconyers7696]

great

[@AnaGomes-wf5yc]

Finally a good explanation. Thankyou❤️

[@ro.dyeworks]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@ВикторияЧеркасова-х2и]

A great explanation, now I can show my grandchildren with confidence!

[@lunarrefresh]

I saw a video where they double warped by going up the first notch into the upper first, down the upper second into the lower first, up the lower second into the upper second, down the upper third into the lower second, up the lower third... and so on. Basically stringing into whatever was stringed last. Would this work as well, or would that slant the work? I come from a knitting and crocheting background, so I know nothing of weaving.

[@ro.dyeworks]

Hi, Great question! The method you describe is a method I have seen used often and it works well, it's not how I was originally taught but it has some advantages. If you have trouble with spacing, thicker yarns (at least in the first 2-4 rows) will help achieve a more even set-up. You can also start with a row or two of Twining stitch to even the spaces out - I have a separate video showing twining stitch. (I find this helpful regardless of warping method.) I think it's worth experimenting and seeing which one you prefer! Happy weaving!

[@lunarrefresh]

@@ro.dyeworks Thank you for your response! I'll definitely have to try both methods after binging all your videos 😂💚 I really appreciate the help!

[@suzannahjordan5732]

I'm confused with using cotton warp to wool rest of fabric when it come to washing my small rug?

[@tout-type-chansons-kabyle]

interesting and beautiful

[@garycostley]

Where were I be able to buy one of these looms?

[@LushMontana]

THANK YOU😻😻😻🎈🎈🎈🧸🧸🧸👍👍👍

[@lwilberding]

What are the bars, without the notches, used for on both top & bottom?

[@ro.dyeworks]

Hello Lori, Thanks for watching and thanks for your question! I'm very sorry about the delayed response. The bars without the notches are for rigidity of the frame and keeping the sides parallel to one another. As the top and bottom warping bars (with the notches) are removable, the extra (un-notched) bars are there to hold the frame together. All the best, Yanna

[@elisabethgarbutt7167]

On this loom there are 2 bars each about 2 inches from the top and bottom of the loom. Are they meant just for stability and keeping the loom square - or are they meant to indicate the weaving area (in between the 2 bars). It’s difficult to weave over the bars - and I would usually start my tapestry about an inch above the bottom. So a bit confused about their purpose.

[@lluslim]

Donde puedo adquirir este kit ? Soy de cdmx , 🇲🇽 México

[@ro.dyeworks]

Lo siento, lamentablemente no estoy vendiendo estos kits en este momento. Te avisaré cuando vuelva a abrir mi tienda. Mientras tanto, espero que puedas encontrar algo similar de un vendedor más cercano a ti. Mis mejores deseos!

[@cherylcurrie5186]

thank you! kit is being sent

[@Annie-je4yh]

The link does not work!

[@ro.dyeworks]

Hello Annie, I'm so sorry, I will add an update in the caption to reflect this. I've had to take a break from this "side-hustle", hence why my online shop is no longer live. Apologies again - I hope you are able to find a similar product elsewhere. All the best!

[@janetehunt]

Why is it more common to double warp? Is it necessary or is it personal preference depending on what you are weaving? Does it make a difference in the tapestry? I understand that if I am weaving a finer tapestry, I would double warp. Thanks very much in advance. By the way, I tried to look up your website and got an error message: "This site cannot be reached".

[@ro.dyeworks]

Hello Janet, I'm so sorry about the long delay in getting back to you! For double warping: it depends mainly on the thickness of weft yarn you plan on using - so if you're going to be weaving with very chunky yarn, single warping might be enough to give the cloth a bit of rigidity and 'hold' the wefts in place, as it were. It also makes patterns with colour or texture easier to see if your warp and weft are balanced - i.e. if the gaps between the warp is not much larger than the thickness of your weft. Having said that, you can create interesting effects by deviating from these 'rules of thumb'! As for the link, I'm sorry, I should have updated the video. I've had to take a break from this 'side-hustle', hence why my online shop is no longer live. I will update the video caption to reflect this. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment. Happy Weaving!

[@Christmas-chan]

Thank u so much 💕

[@witchywoman4139]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@cherylcurrie5186]

how do ibuy kit

[@ro.dyeworks]

The link in the description (www.ro-dyeworks.co.uk) should take you to my shop. Either go to Shop > Kits or search for "weaving" in the search bar. Thanks!

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

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