Take-up, shrinkage, and elasticity

I’m a bit out of my depth here.

But this is important stuff that I need to learn.

Here is the techy stuff you need to know if you need to substitute yarns, especially when you are weaving. All about take-up, shrinkage, and elasticity.

Estimating the yarn for a woven scarf

I’m a novice weaver, so I like it when I find a down to earth post about the basics.

This one is going to be very handy when I’m out and see yarn that just needs to be bought. It explains how to estimate what you need to weave a scarf.

Pattern singing in Iran “The Woven Sounds”

I love this video.

I like the fascinating traditional method of working together, and the way that the work just carries on at the side of an ordinary room.

I like the way the stock of wools hanging behind them, and the deft use of knives.stock hanging behind them, deft use of the knives.

Then, of course, just look at the colours and the graph paper patterns.

Wonderful stuff!

Recycled looms

Now, I know you can make looms out of all sorts of things. The big, serious ones cost loads of money, but on a smaller scale, there is a lot of scope for using your initiative.

There are instructions online for using old picture frames, or sturdy cardboard tubes from the middle of fabric bales.

But this post about using parts from electrical gadgets must take the prize. I love the idea of using a telephone receiver for a heddle!