Weaving Tutorial: Rya Loops

[@bettymyers9937]

This is different from other “Rya” loops I have seen- and I love how you knot after every loop for a more secure piece. ❤

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you! It's often just a matter of personal preference :)

[@debwingert7439]

I love how easy it is to see what you are doing while you describe it so precisely.

[@APrettyFix]

I really appreciate that feedback, Deb! Glad this tutorial was helpful.

[@theflamingpearl]

I didn’t know about the plain weave going across in the middle and I experienced that pouching out!!! I had to stitch it all together on the backside. Now I know what to do, thank you!

[@APrettyFix]

You're so welcome! I had the same experience when I first attempted rya in clusters. Plain weave really does help. Keep calm and weave on!

[@casaelma]

Thank you very much. Im starting now on weaving.

[@APrettyFix]

You're welcome. Always happy to help new weavers :)

[@casaelma]

Im from brazil. And i 've just finished mt pile of rya loops. Amazing ....🤗

[@APrettyFix]

😘

[@isabelacamilar2079]

i like how you give explanations. i learn to do it

[@APrettyFix]

I'm so glad you found the explanations clear and easy to follow :)

[@gloriachanuk]

Very useful tip about adding two plain lines to Ho,d the circle in place. Thanks 😊

[@APrettyFix]

It came after my first 'fail' at creating a large mass on a small weaving. Adding extra rows through the circle has helped reduce any distortion along the selvedge/edge.

[@رحلاتالطبيعةالخلابة]

*Thank you for sharing this awesome video👍*

[@APrettyFix]

You're very welcome!

[@رحلاتالطبيعةالخلابة]

@@APrettyFix 💐

[@bettyhartle4877]

Loved your video! You go slow and up close to help people get it, very much appreciated

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you Betty - so glad this was helpful. I am definitely not a 'techy' so creating videos takes a bit more time than I'd like. However, it's gratifying to know that this video was useful!

[@karenwalker482]

Iam working on my first one love your work

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks so much. I am always glad to meet another weaver. You never forget your first piece! I still have mine. Take care :)

[@TartantazCreates]

ooh I wish I had watched your video before I did my rya knots heart in the middle of my wall hanging. Oh well, now I know how to do it better next time lol :) T x

[@APrettyFix]

Glad you found the tutorial helpful - for next time, at least ;) Take care!

[@danielapardo7982]

please make more videos! you explain this so well

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you for the feedback. I will be adding more in the future. Have a great week Daniela :)

[@beausinkler224]

Really great tutorial...not too long, simple easy-to-understand instructions and a great end product! Thanks so much... I am a beginner but I will try that design when I am a bit further on! Well done!

[@APrettyFix]

So glad you enjoyed the tutorial Beau. I always keep beginners in mind with all my tutorials, so your feedback is very much appreciated. Weave on!

[@rileyk3588]

im new to this and this is probably my 15th video ive watched... i had no clue you could connect rya loops like that! thanks so much!

[@APrettyFix]

I'm always discovering new techniques, too! So many interesting ways to connect yarn and create some lovely designs :)

[@lindafanton8929]

Your make a C guidance was perfect! Thanks for the video!

[@APrettyFix]

You're so welcome!

[@elyseflury8347]

Definitely the best video out there for this technique

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you Elyse - I appreciate the positive feedback :)

[@tibisayeordogh5033]

I love it! I'll try to do it! Thank you!

[@APrettyFix]

Great! It's a nice way to add texture. Happy weaving :)

[@prettyhandson1572]

Your video is excellent and very well shot. Thank you so so much for your work!

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks for the encouragement. I am not a 'techy' and it doesn't come easy to me, so it's such a treat to read this. Thank you :)

[@afrogypsymermaid2239]

Great job ...this was pretty easy to comprehend for me ..i really appreciate this

[@APrettyFix]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that it was easy to follow :)

[@ngreenland7977]

Beautiful piece! I was wondering what the stitch you have on the top of your work is called? The one that look like sideways v's ? Thanks

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you so much! The stitch along the top is a hemstitch and I have a tutorial on the channel for it (the first video I created for this channel 😬): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomclWCjf9mNppo Hope this helps! Take care :)

[@ngreenland7977]

@@APrettyFix ah thanks! I'll give it a watch now 😃

[@susansilva2097]

thank you, you explain very well, especially for beginners.

[@APrettyFix]

you're so very welcome Susan :)

[@AniaiPat2012]

Oh, my God, it's a beautiful work!

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you so much!

[@allisonnairn3000]

really look forward to more weaving videos from you!

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks Allison. I'll have to find the right stitch or right project, but it's definitely on my mind. (If you have any suggestions on what you might like to see, let me know). Take care!

[@allisonnairn3000]

A Pretty Fix i would love a scallop or twining tutorial...i have yet to find videos on YT that are as thorough but yet not boring as yours!

[@carolrichardson5259]

Brilliant tutorial. Thank you 😀

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Carol. I appreciate it :)

[@19823007]

Love this thanks! Question: at 21:01 i see a stitch at the very top of the loom where you will end the piece? Can you tell us what kind of stitch that is? Do you use that a lot to finish off your pieces? Thanks

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Kristen: That is a row of twining stitch. You can use that to finish the weaving (or use it anywhere else to outline shapes, for example). I did not end up leaving the twining in for this piece. Instead, I used a hemstitch finish. You can see the tutorial for that stitch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomclWCjf9mNppo.

[@yeseniarivera143]

Love your videos!. Please keep filming weaving tutorials videos and punch needle technique too.

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks for the encouragement - this helps give me ideas on what people like to see most! I definitely have more weaving to come & hope to share a punch needle video soon :)

[@bethjenkinson818]

Fantastic, can’t wait to try this technique!

[@APrettyFix]

So glad you enjoyed the tutorial :)

[@hiyacynthia]

Thank you so much! There’s a lot of bad info out there! I wanted to ask, why not just use the background thread (white in this case) to do the rows in between the tau loop rows?

[@APrettyFix]

You're welcome! As to your question: You can do that, but in my experience the best way to retain the entire structure and prevent bulging is to create one continuous horizontal row (or 'weft' row) that pulls it all together, edge to edge. Hope this helps :)

[@hiyacynthia]

@@APrettyFix but continuing with the white weft between every Rya loop row will do that even more than the occasional row.

[@APrettyFix]

@@hiyacynthia Oh! I see what you mean. I misunderstood your initial comment. Yes! You can absolutely can do this and create an even better structure!

[@Loupa57]

I wonder if you know where the 'rya' knot comes from? It's the traditional Finnish knotting technique, and the Finns call it RYIJY, but the Finnish language pronounces vowels so differently, that internationally it hs been simplified to 'rya! In my home we had a ryijy rug that had been made by one of my (then)husband's great-great grandmothers. They are highly valued and everybody makes their own designs. Often they adorn the walls of the home, but we had ours over an antique rocking chair.

[@APrettyFix]

I knew it was Scandinavian, but hadn't realized it was a Finnish technique specifically - so interesting! I'm sure I'd have trouble pronouncing it in the Finnish language :) Do you still have that rya rug? What a treasure to have enjoyed!

[@Loupa57]

I no longer have that husband, so the rug that came down through his family stayed with him!

[@APrettyFix]

@@Loupa57 got it! Take care :)

[@helenai13]

Your tutorials are so clear and comprehensive they have created me an interest in waving I did not have until mow. Thank you! Btw, similar to your circle weave, is there a tutorial where you show how to make a square or rectangular loom? Thanks!

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Helena! You can find my "how to make a basic loom" tutorial on my blog right here: aprettyfix.com/how-to-make-a-basic-loom/ Take care :)

[@michelleofstun2339]

Great tutorial! I am a new weaver and am learning techniques to make my first project. What type of yarn do you use for the weft in this project? Cotton or wool?

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks, Michelle! For this particular project, I used cotton for the weft. For the fringe, I used a soft wool blend. For other projects, I mix it up and sometimes use cotton, sometimes wool blends, and sometimes both, depending on the piece. For more beginner-friendly projects, feel free to visit my blog here: aprettyfix.com/10-best-weaving-tutorials/ Have a great week!

[@mollybw9953]

Thank you for explaining and showing this so well!

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you Molly - your feedback helps know that I' on the right track. Hope you have a terrific week!

[@hiyacynthia]

Also, can you make rya fringes by just cutting the loops in half?

[@APrettyFix]

I've never done this myself, but I don't see why you couldn't. The knot pattern is exactly the same as it is when creating a typical series of rya fringe knots. I say go for it. Create a sample row and give it a try. It might make creating rya fringe that much easier :)

[@liseroy5593]

Merci de nous montre votre savoir faire

[@APrettyFix]

You're so very welcome!

[@morenagomes7607]

Excelente!!👏👏👏

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you :)

[@elementgypsy]

Thanks so much. Really nice work!

[@APrettyFix]

So glad you enjoyed the tutorial - thanks for stopping by :)

[@fernandopina63]

Un bonito saludo desde SLP México Tu tutorial excelente entendible con mirarlo. Ojalá puedas poner subtitulo español Felicidades y Saludos

[@marinamartinez6886]

Very clear instructions, thank you!

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks Marina! Take care :)

[@lucindapoel8711]

terrific tutorial! Great pacing, visuals and explanation. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this!

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you Lucinda. I appreciate the feedback. Take care!

[@curtriceennis2924]

So very pretty and nice. Plus, your videos are very easy to follow and informative. 😉 Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you, Curtrice. I appreciate your thoughtful comments :)

[@christygoerzen8935]

Love your videos! This was such a helpful tutorial, thanks!

[@APrettyFix]

So glad you found it helpful, Christy

[@nicolewindrem8434]

exactly what I was looking for, thank you!! :)

[@juliebenson3990]

Just happened upon your video, very nice! Can you tell me what kine of warp thread you are using? I have been using "Natural cotton warp yarn 49 800 yrs, this is great for my tighter looms, but I just got a "Laploom" the warp threads are a lot wider (lack of a better term" I am no expert at all, but the fine thread is spaced soo far apart. Was wondering if you have a suggestion? My daughter got it at a garage sale, I want to show her I used it. Plus I just like weaving, just think what I'm using is far tooo thin for it. It's like a step or 2 above regular sewing thread. I thank you for both.

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Julie, I use Lily Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn for my warp. The one I am using in this video is the soft ecru colour here (bit.ly/2L5JY3i) but there are lots of other colours to choose from. Some lap looms are made specifically for beginners, so the warp strands will be set apart to make it easier for beginners (with less weaving to do). If the lap loom has pegs along the top and bottom, there isn't anything you can do, though you may experiment with a thicker cotton warp string and thicker woven yarns. However, if it is a notched loom, you CAN create a 'denser' warp with the strings closer together. Take a look at my blog post (pictorial tutorial only) on this subject here: aprettyfix.com/weaving-tips-low-density-vs-high-density-warping/ Let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck! Jelica

[@lotusflower806]

ᴬᵂᴱˢᴼᴹᴱ Tutorial🤩

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks so much Debbie :) Glad it was helpful.

[@betty-jo9648]

The tabby in the centre of circle helps to support the weight of the looped area? I think that is what you saying?

[@APrettyFix]

The tabby is used to support the shape more so than the weight (though it could be a little of both). The tabby in the middle helps to retain the overall structure of the weaving, pulling the left side and the right side towards the center of the piece so that the circle remains circular (instead of oval or misshapen in any way). Here's a great picture tutorial to show you what happens when you don't add the tabby : bit.ly/2Vap4d0 (the blue and cream weaving is the one to pay attention to). Hope this helps!

[@Buttered.0]

Thank you for the direction and inspiration!

[@APrettyFix]

So glad you got some inspiration from the tutorial. It's always a treat sharing a bit of weaving on the channel :)

[@Colorvoll]

Lovely tutorial. I am a total newbie and I am interesting in making longer loops that will be cut for a fringe look. Is that possible with this tutorial? I hope it makes sense...

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Malene! Yes, that does make sense. What you would like to create is a rya fringe along the bottom. There's no need to create the loops and cut them. You can pre-cut your fringe and attach. You can create the fringe as long as you want it! Just take a look at this weaving tutorial from my blog: aprettyfix.com/3-mini-weavings-2-techniques/

[@kerryhowarth9]

Great tutorial thank you so much!

[@APrettyFix]

You're welcome!

[@gretelnetanyarose9337]

Hi I just got interested in doing weaving but I don’t have the wooden frame to create my own weaving. Do you think I can do that in just a diy weaving frame?

[@APrettyFix]

Absolutely! Half of my weavings are done on a DIY frame. Here is a basic loom tutorial you can reference on my blog: aprettyfix.com/how-to-make-a-basic-loom/ You can also use an old wooden frame and add nails along the top and nails along the bottom. Lots of options!

[@curtriceennis2924]

Just wondering: would this pattern still work if you put a "tabby weave" row between each of your "loop" rows? Or would that just be a waste of time and materials? Thanks for answering if you will.

[@APrettyFix]

I think it would be another great way of reinforcing those rows, especially with there being so many. I don't believe it would be a waste at all.

[@homemade---pangpangda]

good job

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you :)

[@mayolson2]

This was a lovely tutorial. Thank you!

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@paulinebigarnet5225]

Oh quel dommage, j'aurais voulu voir comment on fait les diminution de la deuxième partie du rond.....

[@tejidospbs]

Miy bonito!!!!!!!!!!

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you!

[@acraftymix9798]

Such a great video, thank you Jelica

[@APrettyFix]

So glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback. Hope you have a terrific week :)

[@dianekilivris2938]

I’m a real beginner. Good tutorial, but I don’t know how you added the white plain weave on the sides as you went along.

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Diane, If you want to see a full tutorial (and not just the rya technique here), then you might benefit from going to this blog post: aprettyfix.com/3-mini-weavings-2-techniques/. I take you from start to finish using the rya fringe in the middle (instead of rya loop) and walk you through how the plain weave is woven throughout. Hope it helps!

[@karenpiehl491]

very nice tutorial, thank you! wondering if it is easier to put in the tabby on each side and then put in the raya knots, and then run the stabilizing tabby row. don't the knots catch on the weaving needle otherwise? your work is gorgeous, i love the simplicity of the peaceful circle!

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Karen, It depends on the size of your rya loops. Mine were small and did not hinder things one way or another. If you decide to create large loops, then creating the tabby first is probably a good idea since the loops will definitely get in the way.

[@saadiayessadcherif6661]

Wooooow Bravo

[@orca9890]

love this vedio！thank you as well

[@APrettyFix]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you got some value from this video :)

[@luch4303]

Thats pretty. How much time did it take to finish this whole project?

[@APrettyFix]

The whole project must have taken at least a few weekends, though it's hard to know how many hours. I did it in my spare time between household chores. It's nice to break up my time with weaving :)

[@lovenasharma5344]

hi i wud like to know how you do the bottom?

[@APrettyFix]

Hi Lovena, You can create the fringe along the bottom by using the 'rya fringe' technique. I demonstrate how to do this in a few of my blog posts, including this one: aprettyfix.com/3-mini-weavings-2-techniques/. I create smaller fringe in this one, but the principle is exactly the same. You just need to cut longer pieces to create longer fringe. Pop over to that post and let me know if you have any further questions. Take care! Jelica

[@RedFlyingFox007]

Thanks. I think once you know how to do rya tassles, the loops are easy to do.

[@APrettyFix]

Yes, that's absolutely the case. Once you've got a basic understanding of rya fringe, it's easier to make the jump to creating loops. Both are great to use in all sorts of fun designs :)

[@theburrowden]

Inspired to make one or two...or three

[@APrettyFix]

It's definitely addictive!

[@lauriemyers3]

Omg so pretty!

[@APrettyFix]

Thanks so much Laurie!

[@lucindataylor9]

This was brilliant. Although I think you talk too much by repeating, I found myself skipping a lot in the vid. But was very helpful.

[@APrettyFix]

It may be the teacher in me trying to make sure every detail was covered and then I end up saying too much! Lol! Thanks for feedback - this can only help me get better :) So glad the video was helpful. Take care!

[@dakota3820]

@@APrettyFix SLOW is good! I'm a beginner, so repetition works just fine for me! You're a great teacher!

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you, Kate! That's so kind of you to say :)

[@kathleenking410]

I actually disagree. As I'm a beginner I was thinking about how I appreciate your soft spoken voice and repetition. I'm making this and will work as I watch!

[@APrettyFix]

@@kathleenking410 - I'm so glad you found the tutorial valuable. I love to talk weaving and love sharing all I know. More to come - I promise :)

[@sheeladevi6837]

👍

[@osmanahmed702]

Super

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you so much!

[@maritzameza3513]

Tus tutoriales son geniales, pero lo serían más aún si pudieras poner subtítulos en español. Yo soy de Chile O mi nombre es Maritza. Gracias

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you for the suggestion, Maritza!

[@sevinconur4596]

🙏👏🥰

[@APrettyFix]

Thank you ! 🥰

[@AniaiPat2012]

I'm sorry but with the subtitles I can't see the work!

[@APrettyFix]

I'm sorry to hear that. The only thing I might suggest, in this case, is to turn the subtitles off to view the tutorial. Perhaps it is enough just to view the tutorial. Either way, thank you for your feedback - I'll keep this in mind for future tutorials.

[@minalamrakki8386]

Technique maroqui cent pour cent chez les marocains

[@APrettyFix]

Very cool - I love that this technique found its way across to Canada. It's definitely my preferred way of creating loops :)

[@حياتالحياتالحيات]

👍🙋‍♀️💜

[@EvatheDiva00]

My circle ended up being a little lumpy lmao

[@APrettyFix]

Oh dear! However, I gotta say, sometimes it's the pieces that are a little off-kilter that make the most interesting statements :)