Weaving on an Inkle Loom

An introduction to making bands on an inkle loom.

[@Sarah-rl5zh]

Great video! I've been weaving on a tabletop loom and hadn't heard of an inkle loom until today. This explained everything about the loom & the process so well!!!! I agree with other commenters, you're a great teacher :) I might have to go buy another loom now.

[@JoanSheridan]

Just one loom? Careful. I am sure that they breed at night! LOL I hope you enjoy the new adventure. And, thank you for the positive feedback.

[@daynamellberg895]

What a great demo! So clear and easy to understand!

[@JoanSheridan]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@debbiestringer6205]

Fine video, Joan. Many thanks! Though I've done inkle weaving on and off (mostly off) for years, lately I've been returning to this video as a refresher before I start a new inkle project. The tip about the snack clip has been especially useful. I ordered some from Ikea and they work great to secure a project, especially when I'm transporting the loom to guild demonstrations.

[@JoanSheridan]

So very glad you find it helpful! Thanks for your comment :)

[@JoanSheridan]

@@debbiestringer6205 enjoy getting reacquainted with your loom.

[@apple369]

Thank you! You're a good teacher. I appreciate your tip about pinching the selvage to feel for the tension.

[@JoanSheridan]

Thank you. That is something is SO hard to explain. It helps to close your eyes and FEEL. Have fun!

[@hazeldavis3176]

You're such a great teacher! Thank you for this video!

[@joyc7673]

Thank you. You are a fantastic teacher.

[@JoanSheridan]

Wow, thank you!

[@tellyferreras2604]

Fantástica maestra. Me encanta su trabajos.

[@Gamer_Ayame]

I just ordered mine I can’t wait to use it as I weave on a loom at work but with composites

[@hollybach5245]

Thanks. I love your rug under the inkjet room.

[@Duckster183]

A good explanation for me as I have never done any weaving and know nothing about inkle looks yet. Saw someone at Hostfest in ND using an inkle loom and I was captivated.

[@JoanSheridan]

So, a year later ... have you tried inkle weaving???

[@Duckster183]

@@JoanSheridan actually last week at our weekly knitting group one of the ladies brought her inkle loom with cards and I tried it for an hour! I loved it. But I have knitting projects I need to work on first.

[@daphnemac7102]

Excellent demonstration- and it look very relaxing. Thank you! What is the size of that loom?

[@JoanSheridan]

I'd use 8/2 cotton for shoelaces. I've used 10/2, 20/2 also. Just depends on the purpose. The 20/2 was for lacing a dress.

[@Jill4Today]

Great video! I have a question regarding threading. Normally does a pattern began with a heddled warp thread and also end with a heddled warp thread?

[@JoanSheridan]

The answer is: it depends. Probably more often than not, but depends on the pattern and the project.

[@sharonchaney2773]

what are the popsicle sticks for?

[@lanapeterzon9055]

👍

[@brendabryant60]

What is the purpose of the blue clip.?

[@lisajarvis3820]

I can’t seem to find a place to purchase one of these looms ~ I live in UK ~ and everywhere I look/ask the looms are sold out 😢

[@JoanSheridan]

You should have an Ashford or Schacht dealer that has them. Hope by now that you've found one.

[@lisajarvis3820]

@@JoanSheridan No I still can’t seem to find one anywhere ~ the only thing I have found is that Amazon do a booklet which can be purchased to show you how to make your own ~ but with my disability this is not a option 😢

[@A-rt2zi]

If you don’t care about looks, an easy way to make one is with pvc pipes, all you should need is a saw and all the right fittings. Depending on your disability, you could just mark where cuts need to be made and have a family member saw it for you. It would take less than 5 minutes with even a hand saw.

[@lisajarvis3820]

Do you have a video to show how to set this loom up like this please?

[@JoanSheridan]

I teach the entire process in on-line Zoom classes. Check our calendar at heritagespinning.com. Thanks for asking.

[@aisha.sam.]

What type of thread you used?

[@machellyuranycifuentesbedo6646]

Buenas noches me puede dar la medida de su telar

[@janettehilton767]

Hi Joan, can the same be done on an inklet loom?

[@JoanSheridan]

Absolutely!

[@eh024680]

What brand is this loom?

[@JoanSheridan]

It is a Schacht.

[@arkieda]

Despite the previous reply by the author, it really looks like an Ashford inkle loom to me. The Schacht inkle looms tend to have the tension bar closer to the user, and the heddles are tied to a lower bar. Also, I think I see the Ashford logo on the upright there haha.

[@wajihasalim7732]

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