Weaving Materials: A Beginner's Guide

There are many, many different materials you can use in a weaving project - as in, a LOT!!
So, my goal today is to clearly explain the 2 major weaving elements and to give you clues for what to keep in mind when deciding on the materials for your amazing weaving project. You've got this!
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[@camilorojas1744]

It would be nice if in another beginner’s guide you could talk about the best yarn for a particular project, both size and material. I know that there aren’t absolutes, but a guide will be helpful

[@ActonCreative]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@kathleenmcconnell95]

Such a clear explanation. By the way, the project on your loom in the video is outstanding!

[@ActonCreative]

Oh, thank you, Kathleen!! I appreciate that!!

[@sandraeasthope3010]

Good idea on the different yarn idea but also on the reed to use for different tyoes of yarn and what to do when you have a thin yarn (fine or super fine) and only a 10 or 12 inch reed.

[@apple369]

Haha, your description of the warp and weft personalities is hilarious! Party with the weft threads. I'm so glad your channel popped up in my youtube suggestions. Enthusiastic new subscriber here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge (and personality).

[@ActonCreative]

Oh, I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Yay!!

[@conniepeterson122]

Thanks ... that should be able to help a lot of "newbies."

[@siyakafatimoh6725]

Class for beginners

[@ActonCreative]

Nice idea! Thank you!

[@jenniferfowler6713]

Great explanation! Thank you

[@user-ku7sl1tq1w]

Thank you.❤

[@ActonCreative]

My pleasure! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@Torahliving21]

I’m a Beginner, thank you so much for sharing this . Blessed 🤍🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ActonCreative]

It's my pleasure!

[@knitsatknittylicious8823]

T.hank you Chris, really appreciated

[@avrilp317]

Thank you Chris. I appreciate how accessible and clear your videos are. Would it be possible for you to take about the different types of wool and which ones you could use as a warp? For someone with no experience with fibre I am finding it difficult as you can’t do the snap test in a shop. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again.

[@ActonCreative]

Hi! Sadly, I'm not the girl for that topic! When I use wool, it goes into the weft!

[@kathykaura7219]

Thanks. Someone else said they would warn beginners from using cotton as the warp for the first few times weaving because keeping tension with cotton is hard. Like you will always be struggling with that 1 strand that keeps coming loose. I'm waiting for my very first loom to arrive. Got an Ash 24". I'm so excited to start practicing.

[@ActonCreative]

A new loom is very exciting! Congratulations!!!

[@stephaniebenson2501]

I so value the information and knowledge you share. Thank you!

[@ActonCreative]

I'm so glad it's helpful!