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4 posts tagged "weaving-basics".
GuidesFloor Loom Anatomy: Every Part Named and Explained
Every floor loom part named and explained: warp beam, castle, shafts, heddles, beater, reed, breast beam, cloth beam, and treadles, with a labeled diagram.
GuidesWarping a Loom: Back-to-Front vs Front-to-Back Explained
Most US guilds teach back-to-front as the standard; front-to-back suits fine yarns and complex threading. Step-by-step guide to both warping methods.
GuidesWeaving Width Guide: What Loom Width Do You Actually Need?
Scarves need 12 inches; dish towels 18; blankets 50-plus. Take-in math, finished-width table by project, and which loom width covers which work.
GuidesWeaving Yarn Guide: Sett, WPI, and What Makes a Warp Yarn
Sett is ends per inch; WPI tells you what sett a yarn needs. Covers warp-worthy fibers, the half-sett rule, and where to buy cotton and linen for weaving.