This video takes you step by step through how to warp an inkle loom so you can begin weaving. The basic process is fairly easy - you alternate threadings by threading through the heddle one time, threading straight across the next time, and repeating the process until you’re done. Still, this video helps you visualize the process, which will make it much easier for you the first time you try it.
If you’d like to teach yourself inkle weaving, I’d recommend this book:
Solomon’s Knot - Version 1
Solomon’s Knot stitch (also known as Lover’s Knot stitch) is a decorative, lacy crochet stitch that would be ideal for a scarf. This video shows one way to create the Solomon’s Knot stitch.
How to Use a Wrist Distaff
A wrist distaff is a handy bracelet-like device that is used to control your fiber and keep it out of your way when you’re spinning.
In this video, Mike Wade demonstrates how to use a wrist distaff. It’s a quick, good-quality video that will help anyone trying to learn how to control their fiber better while [...]
Spinning Angora Fiber
Demo of spinning angora fiber on a spinning wheel using the long draw method.
If you’re interested in spinning angora fiber, Paradise Fibers carries beautiful angora top.
Related videos:
Hand Carding Angora Fiber
Plying Angora Fiber
Spinning Silk Hankies
How to spin silk hankies. This video walks you through how to separate the layers of a hankie for spinning, and how to turn each layer into a continuous length of fiber for spinning. There’s also a nice demo on how to ply the silk with alpaca singles.
If you’d like to try this, you should [...]
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