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What do those words mean when it comes to heddles—and to sett?
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What do those words mean when it comes to heddles—and to sett?
And how is it different from a draft?
When warping front to back, how do you tell which end should be threaded first?
Plus how to make a porrey cross—and why you need one.
Plus two tips for quickly and easily counting all those ends.
Careful attention at this stage will pay off with fewer errors, fewer tangles, and fewer broken ends as you weave.
Consistent warp tension is no mystery—just follow these steps as you wind on.
Check your work—and then it’s time to weave!
It‘s okay to carry multiple wefts along the selvedges—Madelyn is strongly in favor of doing so, and has a few tricks to ease the process!
Points to consider when you step up from paper to sticks.
Important tips for positioning your warping board and treating your body well as you start your next project.
What yarns and structures make for towels that are thirsty—and speedy to weave?
You could buy that pretty hand-dyed skein and hope for the best, but a bit of math beforehand will give you a better chance of success.