From WOE to GO! Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving
Everything you need to know to get started and weave your first rigid heddle project
Have you just purchased a loom for the first time? Do you already have a loom but don't know what to do with it?
This class is for you!
I take you step by step through weaving a set of lovely place mats from start to finish. This class tells you everything you need to know to complete your first project.
Including 3.5 hours of video class time and 2 x printable PDF files.
Closed Captions are available for this class.
"Thank you Kelly! I learned so much from you. Your video and explanations are thorough and easy to follow. Going to make a second set of placemats in complimentary colors. Looking forward to taking another one of your classes!"
Debora
What you will need to complete this class:
Rigid heddle loom 15” weaving width or wider
*1 x 7.5 or 8 dent heddle
*1 stick shuttle longer than the width of the project.
*Reed and threading hook
* Scissors and tapestry needle
"This class was so helpful! Although I watched this after having a few projects under my belt, every episode had at least one tip or trick that improved my weaving - and usually more than one! Thank you so much Kelly. These videos are so clear and well done that i can apply them immediately!”
"Thank you Kelly! I loved this course and feel so much more confident in my weaving ability. Your instructions are so clear, and your friendly approach makes me feel like I've popped over to a friend's for a cuppa and a chat!"
Lucy
Perhaps you are a brand new weaver, having just unboxed your first rigid heddle loom?
Or maybe you have been trying to build up your skills but meet with frustration every time?
Getting back into weaving after a long break?
At the point of giving up?
"Thank you very much Kelly for this video. Having bought my knitters loom from a friend from my local Guild (mainly spinners there), I only really learned how warp up and do things by watching the Ashford videos. You answered questions I had with warping up, - and especially the twisted threads when putting them through the heddle. I have learned other new things which I shall be putting into practice. Thank you for making things so easy to understand."
Sue
I know you can do this, all you need are the right steps, a relaxed environment, some time and plenty of practice!
So let's begin, one step at a time to build your skills and confidence.
Become the weaver you want to be!
"This was an awesome class and I learned so much. I have watched it over and over and each time I learned something new. As a new weaver this has been an invaluable class. Thank you so much!"
Cindy
Your Instructor
Kelly is a self taught weaver with a big passion for sharing the timeless art of weaving with others. Kelly is known for her calm and slow teaching style and she bases her classes on how she would have liked to have been taught. She designs all of her own projects and caters for levels from beginner to intermediate. Most available classes are for the rigid heddle loom, floor, table and inkle loom weaving.
"This is a well thought out course. The parts are easily digestible, beginning and ending at natural breaks in the weaving process. By the time the end draws near a glance back made me realise how far, and how much, the course covers. A great adventure into an ancient and intriguing world. Loved every minute of it! Thanks for all your dedication and hard work! "
Cliff
"Just loved the tutorial. I have been weaving for a while, but wanted a review. This was wonderful. Learned some new techniques and reviewed what I remembered. Going to slowly take every tutorial. Thanks you for your teaching."
Rose
Course Curriculum
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StartVideo 1 - Lets talk about yarn (7:53)
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StartVideo 2 - Figuring out the right sett for your yarn (4:04)
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StartVideo 3 - Rigid heddle loom overview, parts and tools (9:52)
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StartHow is the Knitter's Loom different to other rigid heddle looms?
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Start*Placemats Project Essential Information PDF
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Start*Placemats Project Warp Calculations Sheet
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StartWarp Calculations sheet, spare, printable PDF
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StartKnitting yarns conversion sheet PDF
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StartVideo 4 - How to use the warp calculations sheet (11:13)
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StartVideo 5 - Setting up the loom for direct warping (4:32)
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StartVideo 6 - Preparing to warp (4:09)
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StartVideo 7 - Let's warp! (10:57)
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StartVideo 8 - Warping continued (8:00)
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StartVideo 9 - Rolling the warp onto the back beam (12:02)
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StartVideo 10 - Threading for plain weave (12:26)
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StartVideo 11 - Tying on and adjusting tension (10:04)
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StartVideo 12 - Inserting a header (9:22)
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StartVideo 13 - Let's Weave!! Weaving with a stick shuttle (8:26)
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StartVideo 14 - Techniques for weaving neat edges and why beat matters (14:30)
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StartVideo 15 - Weaving continued, hemstitching (18:50)
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StartVideo 16 - Measuring your weaving and advancing the warp (5:28)
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StartVideo 17 - How to find which shed you're in (5:27)
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StartVideo 18 - Continuing to weave, hemstitching the opposite end (14:20)
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StartVideo 19 - Spacing between the place mats (9:33)
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StartVideo 20 - Taking your work off the loom (5:02)
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StartVideo 21 - cutting mats apart and tying fringe knots (16:51)
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StartVideo 22 - Wet finishing and completing the project (9:56)
"Kelly, thank you very much for this course. I watched a trillion of free youtube tutorials before deciding to take your course. All is in the details! For so many little problems a beginner can meet you are giving explanations and solutions. Much worth its money."
Frieda