Materials for Dressing Your Loom

In this lesson we'll use the direct warping method to warp your loom. Direct warping is often the first method taught to new weavers, because it's easier than other methods and doesn't require any equipment beyond what's included with your loom. However, direct warping has its limits. If you have a limited space, direct warping can be difficult. It also has limits when you are working with color. In future a future lesson, we'll take a look at another way to dress your loom that takes care of both of these issues.

Below you'll find a text version of the lesson including how to dress your loom and how to start weaving with tips and directions for each step explained. These instructions are generic, but if you want to follow along with the same project, we are warping the loom with the Paradise Scarf kit; this kit requires a 12-dent heddle. Link to the kit: Paradise Yarn kit

Before we get started, take a second to gather the materials you'll need for this part of the lesson.

Included with your loom	Not included
a rigid heddle loom a heddle hook a rigid heddle that fits your loom that has the correct dents per inch for your project if you're working with worsted weight yarn a warping peg clamps for securing the warping peg and your loom	a rigid heddle that fits your loom that has the correct dents per inch for your project (if you're working with yarn thinner than worsted weight) Yarn for your warp Warp yarn will be under tension while weaving, so you want something that's strong and not too elastic to start with. As you gain confidence with weaving, you can explore yarns that have more elasticity and softer twist.