WEAVING DISHCLOTHS FINALLY! Cotton Worsted Weight Dishcloths on a Rigid Heddle Loom!

*Weave with me! I'm weaving a set of six dishcloths on a rigid heddle loom with easy to find yarns.
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[@kittynekome4124]

Holy Moly you do not look old enough to have a 36 yr old kid!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I only made the 22 year-old. The rest are bonus kids, but thank you!

[@nancydrummond2941]

I just got my rigid heddle loom assembled, and these dish cloths are going to be my first project. You make it look easy enough that a rank beginner can do it with confidence. Thank you for posting your rigid heddle videos. They are a wonderful resource and you are a great teacher

[@karensherrell4844]

❤ the two dishcloths tutorials, I've been weaving for about a year and learned so much from you. Thanks 😊. Getting ready to weave some!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad they're helpful for you!

[@ninepointwesthomestead6016]

Absolutely fascinating. I have never seen this full process before. Thank you.

[@nommh]

They are beyond beautiful!

[@heatherarnold92]

You are inspiring! Ive been researching looms and I can’t wait!

[@13fibernut]

You’re right....great gifts for the kids in their kitchen colors! Love the warping board too, and will be interested in a pre-order.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Terry! Thanks. I think anybody would like some, but with our kids all finding their spaces right now it just makes sense. If you haven't already, you can email me at [e-mail]. Our current order is supposed to be available for me to ship out May 25th, so if you want a warping bar from that order, you can make a deposit. Just let me know in email! And thanks!

[@sterp8]

You are an inspiration. Im a beginner weaver and think way too hard about colors and patterns . Youve helped me understand that I dont have to work so hard to get a really cool cloth! Thank you!

[@lizchattin7016]

Beautiful. I really like that color scheme, with the coral.

[@simonebourque1061]

The dish cloths are lovely Trish! I don't have a loom, so its fun to watch you create!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks! Maybe someday you'll want to try it!

[@jessicawright1656]

I need to give that simple edging a try! I love the colors. Thanks Trish!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I didn't want to fold a hem over and make it all bulky on the edges, but this has worked perfectly for me. I hope you enjoy it!

[@Mimi-lm9pn]

Thanks for the tutorial, Trish!

[@scummins4233]

Oohhh they look great and I so love the bar your hubby made...it looks so easy to use 🤗

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It has really helped me like weaving better. I'm glad we tried it even though we weren't exactly sure how it work at first. Thank you!

[@barbarawilson5292]

Love these, I have crocheted dish cloths but never tried weaving any. Thanks for the info I am going to try this soon!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope you do. I think these wear better than the ones I've knit and crocheted before. I can't figure out why, but maybe less of the yarn is being abraded? Also I could just be crazy.

[@mammaearly]

Thank you. Thank you. I love the process and the results. Table loom here I come. I usually knit my dish clothes. I'm going to try this😊😊😊😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Have fun!

[@melsundquist]

This video blew my mind about 14 times. Thank you so much, all this info is so valuable!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Trish, hope you're OK. I love the Dishcloths,. I agree they would make great gifts. The colours all work so well together. Take care and stay safe Lots of love Jen 💘 xx

[@IceWeirdo]

As a 30 year old, yes that is a lovely gift for a housewarming that I would love to receive. I cannot wait to start weaving (currently in the process of 3D printing my loom) and make dish cloths and dish towels for all of my friends 🙂

[@TheFroggie66]

I’m sooooo inspired!!!!!!! I cannot wait to make these!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@JustBethD]

I’m so excited to try weaving. My loom is supposed to get here tomorrow!!! Thanks for all the inspiration! ❤

[@conniebueche3989]

Omg I love these so much! I can’t wait to start some on my little 12” rigid heddle, that I haven’t used in many years. And your comment “freaks, that’s who” had me laughing. Thank you for this video

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad I could give you a chuckle! I love mine. They are all still going strong even though i am hard on them, and so is our concrete countertop!

[@944gemma]

I haven’t used my Beka rigid heddle loom in too long a time. You’re tempting me to get it out and hopefully remember how to get a warp on it. Thanks (I think), for posting this really good video.

[@sarahhatley4944]

Thank you so much for a nice weaving video, I now know I am packing my weave in to tight. You make me want to get back to weaving. I have been quilting and mask making lately. Love your videos.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yessssss, get out the loom! DO IT! Thank you so much.

[@jenniferrich5292]

Lovely! I love all the variations you made. My washcloths are all tired and need replacing, so time to warp my rigid heddle!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yay. I love to think a video might inspire somebody to get out the loom, dye or needles!😍

[@LittleFischies]

These are so pretty! Super relaxing to watch your process😁

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! How's your carding going now? Has it gotten any better for you?

[@LittleFischies]

@@FiberLoveDiary its going better, its not sticking to the licker as much. I still think it might be slowing down too much when i add a thin layer of fiber, but Ive been dealing with it so far.

[@ShelbyNina26]

Um, i love your counter tops! and it was so cool watching the dishcloths come to life.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! John poured them in place! We did it at our last house and liked them so much that we did it again on our island (plans to do the rest sometime when we feel like lugging 500 pounds of concrete around again). But I LOVE THEM

[@ShelbyNina26]

@@FiberLoveDiary Oh, wow, that's a lot of concrete!

[@jamiejohnson7390]

Love these colors and your helpers are adorable

[@FiberLoveDiary]

They think they're helping, but they are really more moral support than anything 😂

[@jamiejohnson7390]

@@FiberLoveDiary of course. My littlest one likes to sit on my lap or chest while I'm trying to spin. Its helpful. Lol.

[@barbarareeves9669]

I’m a new spinner.... this looks like fun! This is the first video I watch on weaving ...very interesting 🤔

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Uh oh. Weaving videos are how I got hooked!

[@joanntakehara5390]

New viewer - smiling at your upcycle of old drafting Mylar!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It works so well. I love it.

[@earthwitch8]

Love this video! Loved the wash clothes. Thanks for sharing about doing weaving and not sure if you were liking it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I love it now, but it was tough at first sometimes.

[@margaretwallace8436]

So I got the warping bar and am absolutely loving it! I can warp without asking my husband to help out, there is so much less yarn waste, and I got a better warp. I received it in record time, too. Thank you, Trish!!!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad you love it, Margaret! I used mine yesterday and I love it too!

[@lizchattin7016]

@@FiberLoveDiary I followed your link above, but didn't see the warpin bar offered. Where can I buy one?

[@melissaklukken519]

Where did you get it from

[@stephenkropf2087]

Beautiful as always! I want to make dish cloths now

[@FiberLoveDiary]

DO IT! Hahaha. I like everything to be pretty, even the cloths I use to wipe up pancake batter. I think you might be like that too.

[@maryellenmeggs3027]

I'm sorry for the trouble with you had. Fun wash cloths.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

At first, it felt awful. But I figured, I have to push forward! Thank you!

[@makennacornwall3288]

It's interesting to see how different people warp their looms

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't think I've seen too many different ways. I have seen quite a few ways to lash on that seemed to have varying amounts of waste though! It is cool to have so many different ways to do things. You get to figure out which one works best for you and go crazy!

[@patytrico]

Love it! I would mesh the colors next time and definitively will try your finish style next time :) Thank you for share your process!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You're welcome! I hope you do give it a try. I have had great luck with it.

[@1235adriana]

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks for watching!

[@AllIsWellaus]

I can't stress this more. :) Backup. Backup. Backup. I had to learn this the hard way.

[@deejcarter2003]

Love the towels and the don’t touch sisssors🤣 My son decided one day that mom’s sewing sisssors could cut guitar strings 😡 So I started putting a special pair in a draw for the family and they knew not to come into my studio looking for anything without asking me first.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Ooo, that's big trouble. I miss having kids here, but I don't have to hide my scissors anymore 😂

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

I just replaced a bunch of my fiber equipment and I plan on getting this warping bar soon! Right after I buy myself a loom 😂 I have never tried weaving but I’m sure I will love it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I had a difficult time at first with weaving, but once I got comfortable, it was nonstop!

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

It’s official my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas and he just ordered me a loom ❤️

[@alicekelly4975]

I love your dishcloths, love coral too, I may or may not have a bunch of that color in my stash. ☺️ I’m a new weaver and I tried making dish towels in Christmas colors, thinking they would make great gifts. Ha ha ha, that warp was a total disaster, so I just wove the whole warp as one, hemstitched it and cut it off the loom. I just cut the fringe short on both ends and washed it. The weaving and edges look awful, but it makes a great keep in the car towel and that sucker has been through the wash numerous times and it holds up. 👍 I’m interested in your warping tool, going to look around my house, at where I could clamp it before I inquire about a preorder. I was going to get a 2nd warping peg but whoa, that thing is way cool.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I had a warp like that once. It's on video for all to see if you go back far enough 😂. I just figure if I learned a lot, it was worth it. I mostly learned from KZbin with some advice from local weavers so I'm not going to get it all perfect. I am just happy most of it looks pretty presentable now.

[@anabs_wrenandrita]

I think I've watched this one twice now and just heard what you said at the end. Weaving has been extremely frustrating for me. Knitting, sewing, dyeing and spinning have all come quickly. This is testing me! I did buy your warp bar which has helped SO MUCH, but last night, I had a horrible fail. There goes 1/2 cone of Mallo. But my husband reminded me that it's these things that will make me better. Lesson learned indeed. I just ordered some drafting sheets.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Sorry you had a rough one! I lost a whole cone of turquoise cotton yarn once when it popped off a warping peg. I hope next time it is much, much easier for you!

[@anabs_wrenandrita]

@@FiberLoveDiary I'm all warped and weaving again. Found a good temporary solution for a warp separator and my drafting sheets are on their way! So happy to have found you, otherwise I may have gotten rid of my loom!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@anabs_wrenandrita I was so close to getting rid of mine. Now I'm glad I didn't, but I know how you feel.

[@eroff4721]

I knit dish towels. Weaving looks faster. Thanks for the video.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm not really sure, honestly. I knit pretty fast, but I do like these better. I'm not sure why I feel this way, but they seem to wear better woven instead of the knitted ones I've had.

[@user-on7zd8yi8g]

This was so interesting, but not being a weaver I would’ve liked to hear you explain the steps you were taking. I can only knit and crochet, but I would love to have knitted dish cloths. They are beautiful!

[@kcdesignsetc]

Also I’d love to see a video of how you tie your ends onto the front bar. It went quick and was hard to see but seems to use (waste) SO much less yarn. ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I showed it more closely with explanations in a few different weaving videos. Sorry, I'm not sure which ones off the top of my head.

[@kcdesignsetc]

I am so glad you made this video. I’ve watched it more than once and used some of the finishing techniques (and very thankful for them too!!!) but am about to start making some more cloths. Beautiful work!!

[@dr.margbwell2035]

Great videao!

[@debala6367]

Gorgeous! The color variety adds so much interest and fun! And...the warping assist bar is truly magical. Your husband did a great job! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@susanscandles]

Would love to see how your homemade warping board works.

[@lilywolf6662]

It works beautifully

[@juanitasmith6157]

Can you do a video on pickup sticks for a beginner with dish towels? Thanks. Love these videos👍

[@fsparkman3343]

Love the use of peg loom for warping, I will be stealing that idea. :-)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's not a peg loom. That wouldn't work. It wouldn't grip the yarn like this bar and if you remove the pegs to roll it up it would just roll off

[@fsparkman3343]

@@FiberLoveDiary I made my own peg loom which has removable pegs and I can put a clamp onto it to make it like yours. Just love the idea of multiple pegs rather than a single peg for direct warping. :-)

[@linfas_life1850]

Grazie per il tuo video!Ho imparato cose nuove sulla tessitura!Saluti dalla 🇨🇭🏞da Chris🌹🌷💝👍🏻

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Benvenuto! Sono così felice che i video ti stiano aiutando!

[@truthlove1114]

Would be a great way to make a patch work blanket

[@margaretwallace8436]

That warping bar is pretty fancy. It would save me a ton of waste.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't mind warping at all now. We do have just a few in stock too right now because we picked up an order on Friday.

[@joelwilliams5634]

My next investment is definitely going to be a loom I’ve wanted one for so long just for things like this

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I bought mine used from a facebook marketplace or ravelry ad. It's a good way to get a better price 😍

[@jenng9442]

I just got mine about a month or so ago and am having fun with it. I thought about getting one for about 3 years.

[@mctron22rd]

You are so bi crafty! Everything you make is so professional, precise, perfect, flawless and Pretty!! I really love your work it's truly amazing. I am trying to learn how to knit right now. I have been a crocheted since I was 15 years old, I am 40 something now! It's harder than I thought it would be, but i am getting the just of it. I just want to make a sweater or socks, just like i can do so quickly with crochet but i just want to learn how to be an awesome knitter, like instantly, but thats not what happened at all, but I practice everyday and I am getting better! P.s. is the 36 year old your child or your husband's? Cuz you DO NOT look a day over 30!

[@sandymorrison1400]

I finished my washcloths almost the same way. I hemstitched back and then forth and did not zig zag over. I left little fringe ends which were longer than yours. I made mine about five years ago and wash them in hot water with bleach - I hate germs in my kitchen. They've never come apart. I've never hemstitched so much in my life...

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I thought the hem stitching went pretty fast with worsted weight, but it was very good practice! Mine have held up really well too!

[@donnawheeler5197]

These look amazing..i just started to learn to weave so i dont have a machine like that.. im watching like wow!! That's a machine..but was wondering can i do that on just a flat lap weave? I do loom dish clothes and everyone i gave one to keeps asking me to make them more as they love them then any other dish cloth out there..but i wanted to try to weave one..Thank you for the video..

[@melaniehuhta8853]

You know who wouldn’t love these? FREAKS! 😂 Thanks for all the great videos. I’m a beginning spinner. You are always inspiring me.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's the only answer i had! hahahaha. Thank you for watching. I really hope some of them help!

[@melaniehuhta8853]

Fiber Love Diary would you consider doing done more spinning videos? I’d love to see you spin. So sorry about the house flooding. I’ve had that happen before. What a DRAG!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@melaniehuhta8853 I'm working on one right now. It's four ways to spin from a batt, because i get asked about them a lot. Hopefully Saturday!

[@1beebles]

Great video. I want one of those boards. I hit the link and it took me to a page with golfers t shirts?

[@misticati]

I love the short fringe. Will have to try on next set. Luther is such a humble little star.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

He is awesome and never far from his Mom. Have you woven them before with a different edge? I'm curious what it would be?

[@misticati]

@@FiberLoveDiary Yes I have, but I used thinner yarns at beginning and end of each cloth for rolled hem and top stitched. They do not easily fold in quarters, so only halves, and that's a bummer.

[@truthlove1114]

That’s right- don’t touch my special scissors hahaha. I literally hide them from my family.

[@christinahardgrove1938]

My Don't touch is more of a touch at your own risk. I'm the only lefty in the house so my husband and six children try to avoid my good scissors because they're lefthanded and make their hand cramp 🤣

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Your scissors are protected by your handedness! Lucky you!

[@CarrieMtn]

Super nice. Last night I got a big up my **** to weave some wash cloths with my 15” cricket loom. You were just what I needed. Do you know if sugar n cream would be considered a 4/8?

[@laurastewart1962]

Hello. I adore your videos! I am wondering what you are the sheets you are using to wind the warp with ? I am using paper bags but I like what you are using...I'd love to get some 😊

[@user-jd4zb7hf1z]

I've just found you, thanks so much for sharing your videos! Do you have a video tutorial for making the waffle pattern, or a link to a pattern? Thanks so much.

[@kylie7595]

Wow I never thought I would be excited to make dish towels! My friends are all getting married so I’m going to try these out!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I could literally make myself a tee shirt that says that. I would never have guessed I would get excited about dishtowels and dishcloths!

[@cynthiaschultz6398]

Beautisful❤😍

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Miss you too much! 💜

[@cynthiaschultz6398]

Ditto🥰🥰

[@cherylclark4539]

I want to see a tutorial on frame loom weaving.

[@beckyshook3526]

I watched you use a tape measure it said seven inches but you kept weaving what was the number before you skipped to the next one I knit dishcloths all the time but never thought to weave any but I would consider myself a beginner yet I feel inspired I have a table top loom and an eight harness both were gifts from my sister she just made place mats using the cotton rug warp and that size cotton very pretty thank you

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I wove them 13 inches long under tension. I'm sure you already know they shrink like mad. I was aiming for something close to square, but I am not that particular if they end up just slightly rectangular. I hope you try these. My mom knits me dishcloths too, and I love them, but for some reason I think this yarn holds up a little bit better woven.

[@gailburford1655]

Hi Trish What us the stick in the back for? Also I looked through comments but I didn't see if you put a space between cloths?

[@robinmanly7381]

Fantastic video for a beginner to watch! Just what I was looking for in terms of hemming since I don't like bulky hems either! I can see how you hem stitch, but how to do you make the line of separation from one towel from the next? Do you end one towel, move up a little bit, weave a little and then hem stitch that in place? How do you get it straight?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much! I hope it helps. When I beat the first pick of a new cloth, I just leave a space. Then when I hem stitch, I sort of pull up just a tiny bit when i'm tightening the stitches. I think practice just makes it straight, but you could use the edge of a shuttle or something to help keep it straight.

[@liza5532]

I want to know too!

[@derickelsner6802]

What size/brand of loom is that it’s beautiful 😍

[@dellaburns7307]

What type and size is your loom the maker of your warping bar do you know if they would make and sell me one your loom dressing video is the most efficient I have ever seen

[@melissaklukken519]

How long are your wrapping boards, and what’s the price. In Minnesota, new to this craft, and retired.

[@melissaklukken519]

And where do you get those mats from when rolling your weave.

[@a.jurado7655]

When I click on the warping bar link it takes me to t-shirts. Is the warping bar still available?

[@conniehobbs3625]

where did get the warping board from. I just love it

[@FiberLoveDiary]

We invented it, and they are available in my Etsy shop. Sorry I took so long to answer. I was having trouble keeping up with comments there for a bit!

[@katlady1019]

Great video Trish! Have you had any issues with Sugar and Cream bleeding? I made my first set of towels on my RHL (yay!) - combining white with a blue/green (I think it was the same color as the washcloth you showed) all the white turned light blue when I washed them :( Any tips would be appreciated.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I haven't noticed much bleeding at all, but I have seen a ton of comments about it in weaving groups lately. I have noticed that they fade fairly quickly. I haven't really even delved that much into the recommended fixes. Sorry I am not more help!

[@maryannroths2434]

I clicked on the link but the warping bar did come up??

[@conniehull8382]

I’m a new weaver wannabe. What is the smallest size loom needed to make dish towels? Thank you 😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You would make little ones on a 16" loom, but I would personally like them to be more like 20 inches wide (on the loom. They will shrink) So I would want a 24" loom for the size I like. Hope that made sense!

[@pegz7825]

What is loom width? Ashford right? I LOVE the stand. What is it called? Still available??

[@annfrederick4467]

Love this video! Thanks for sharing it! I can’t wait to make some dishcloths. The warping bar looks great! How much do you plan to sell them for? I have a 24 inch loom, would it be wide enough?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi, Ann! You can email me at [e-mail]. They will be ready to ship May 25th and will be $110 USD each. They're made locally for us at a woodworking shop so we are able to oversee production. Right now they are 36" long only, so you will have plenty of space. And if you ever go to a larger loom, it can expand with you!

[@annfrederick4467]

Thank you for your prompt reply. I certainly think that is a fair price but unfortunately out of my budget. I hope you are able to sell a lot. It seems like it would be a great help!❤️

[@KristinMoran]

Adding this to my weaving wish list.

[@loriledford5389]

Hello, your warping tool is a fantastic idea! I've been clamping a paper towel holder onto my kitchen table, but that seems so much better! I noticed you didn't pull on the yarn at all, does the warping bar keep enough tension on the yarn so that you don't have to? Also, just curious about what you are using to wrap the yarn with? Is that something that is sold publicly? thanks so much for sharing your skills!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That tool has completely stopped me from procrastinating on warping new projects. I'm not sure what you are asking, but the bar is beveled inside, so once you screw it together, it is not just clamped, but clamped down in a V shape to help hold the tension. I honestly just freaking love it. We just sourced them and placed our first order, so if you think you might want one, email me at [e-mail]. We are down to our last couple that don't have deposits. Thank you! It is pretty exciting!

[@KristinMoran]

That bar is amazing!

[@juanitasmith6157]

What yarn did you use on warp and weft? Great video.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

The white and blues are Sugar 'N Cream and the coral is Knitting Fever painted cotton.

[@kidsgowildmschristy507]

Do you sell the tool you use to load and wind your warp?

[@cherylrose8255]

What size dent do you use for dishcloths?

[@jamiejohnson7390]

I totally have don't touch scissors although I also have a friend who is a blacksmith and sharpens them.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

My mom had them, and my mom's mom had them. I guess it's just a crafter, or sewer's necessity! My old pair had a skull and crossbones on it.

[@jamiejohnson7390]

@@FiberLoveDiary I like that!!!!

[@cherylrose8255]

Also how wide do you make them

[@PeaceLoveAndRico]

I just bought an Ashford 48... tell me not to regret this. :/ I cant find many who have the 48.

[@cherylrose8255]

What weight cotton yarn do you use for dishcloths?

[@merystan589]

Can you make a video about weaving cotton to make clothes as for exemple a simple t-shirt ?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I bought a book pretty recently on weaving for garments, but I haven't started yet. I think it'll be a bit of time before I get any of it to video, but if you are willing to hang out and follow along, I think it's coming over time!

[@merystan589]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thanks ! I think I'll will wait and follow your channel to see the evolution of your content ☺️

[@maryannroths2434]

Which RHL do you have? And how wide is it?

[@debragreer8658]

I am interested in the warping board thing. Where do I go to see about ordering one?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Debra! We will be placing a new order in the next few weeks. If you would like to be on the waiting list for that order, you can email me at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@katwow5388]

Thank you for the video. I really want to do washcloths as my next project. What DENT heddle did you use, and how many warp ends? What is the approx length of each dishcloth when still on the loom? What were the finished dimensions after washing?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I used a 7.5 DPI heddle with 106 warp ends. I believe they were 13 inches long under tension, but I know I mentioned it in the video. The waffle weave one had the most shrinkage, but the rest are about 11 inches long now.

[@katwow5388]

Thanks so much.

[@jenniferbuckle273]

Love your channel, you are fun to watch😊 I'm going to try these dishcloths for sure. Does anyone know if the hem stitch is efficient enough or do they need the added zigzag sewing machine stitch?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I can't answer, because I don't trust just the hem stitch. That's really because it will be washed over and over. I would trust it on something that wasn't washed as much. I will say these cloths have held up perfectly so far.

[@carolinewolff2384]

Do you hemstitch in between ? And leave a little space ? Or just all one piece?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes, and yes. If you watch the whole video, you will see how they are finished.

[@carolyndavis6657]

Love this! What size heddle did you use? Did you say you used 106? Do you mean 53 per slot and 53 per hole? I'm obviously a new weaver. Thank you.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I used a 7.5 DPI heddle, and yes, it was 106, so 53 slots, 53 holes. I hope you try them! They are a great early project

[@carolyndavis6657]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thank you I will.

[@lynnwittet1301]

Thank you so much for a wonderful video, I am so inspired but have been put on yarn buying lockdown😁 otherwise I would be buying cones of art and omg that coral...I do a similar style of finishing and so far so good, I really like the fuzzy edges. You use all the colours that I love, they are beautiful! Your warping tool is really impressive, it’s so nice that you can warp alone with it, will you have different widths? My loom is only 16 inches. Do you buy your cones of yarn online, Trish? Sorry, no more questions, promise😊 Thank you for the words of encouragement, I feel like a phoney when I call myself a weaver because I make so many mistakes and have a lot of less than thrilling finished projects but as you say, that’s just the way it is. I really enjoy your videos and holy crap how can you possibly have a 36 year old??? 🙏💕

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't mind questions! Bring them on! We are only making a 36" size right now, but it will work for anything smaller than that, just not for anything larger. You just wouldn't use the full width. I LOVE that thing. I think it's the reason I started to like weaving. I really hated warping before, but this isn't hard at all. I usually buy the cones at Walmart if I can get the colors I want, but if I can't I go online. I'm still finding it hard to call myself a weaver honestly because my weaving is so simple. I like to just let the yarns make it pretty instead of trying to make complicated patterns. I know it's possible with a rigid heddle loom, but it's not really what they are made for and it's a lot of fussing around. The 23 to 36 year old kids are the bonus kids I got when I married John. The only bio kid is the 22 year old ;)

[@lynnwittet1301]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thank you for the lovely response and my dear, you are a weaver. You designed your own warping tool and you are inspiring loads of people with your weaving. I hear you about the rigid heddle limitations, it gets very fiddly to make pretty patterns and I know one day I will have a 4 harness loom for that because I really want to try a few simpler designs too. I found one cone on Amazon but I know hubbie will be dismayed if I get it, darn darn darn...what can I sell pronto to get me some peaches and cream cone yarn she asks herself as she looks around the house :-)

[@louannssewingroom7172]

I looked down through the other comments and didn't see what I'm looking for :) What size are your dish cloths before being washed? I know they will shrink. :) Thank you.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Under tension, they are about 14 x 14"

[@BroadMeadowFarm]

I just stumbled onto your videos this evening. I've been intrigued by weaving in the last month. I don't know anything about it at all. How did you get into weaving? Are you self taught? If I wanted to start what is the best way? Any loom recommendations?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Welcome! Basically, I was looking for a way to use wild handspun. I have extremely particular ideas about how much visual chaos is too much, so I struggle using very colorful or textural handspun unless I"ve thought a lot about the end product. Weaving seemed to be a great way to use some of it. I've never taken a formal class, but I'm not sure if I qualify as self-taught if I use tons of KZbin 😂 I think the best way to start is to buy a used loom somewhere, so the investment is minimal. Then I would get on KZbin and watch LOTS of Kelly Casanova and Liz Gipson's videos. Then, do not be scared and go for it. Accept that everything won't be perfect, but it will be a perfect step in your weaving education and journey 💜

[@BroadMeadowFarm]

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you for your reply. do you have a loom you would recommend? I’ve looked online at used ones but since I don’t know anything about them I don’t know if they’re a good deal. What type of look do you have?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@BroadMeadowFarm Good question. I think most people just fall ni love with the first loom they use, but there isn't really all that much difference in my opinion. They all do pretty much the same thing. So, I would suggest that you see what great deals are available, then before you buy one, look up that particular brand, or loom and watch some videos. That will help you figure out if everything is there, and if it's one you think you'll like. If you can't really try them out, it's difficult to be 100% sure, but that's why i suggest you minimize the investment. You can always go back and buy a giant brand new one later after you've tried out a used one.

[@BroadMeadowFarm]

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you. I’ll start my research and see what I’ll find.