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# Video - Technique to Change Colors without Tying a Knot

This video shows a technique to change alternating colors while winding a warp without the need to cut and tie the ends together.  This technique works when color changes occur at the starting peg, not the turning peg near the cross.  The following video was taken when winding a warp chain for the scarf pattern, "Deflections and Reflections".

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Alternating two color without tying knots
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The same technique as shown in the video above can be used when frequently alternating three colors in the warp chain.   The following picture was taken when weaving the "Picket Fence Towels". There were three colors frequently changing, and three unused pegs on the warping board were used to "dock" the colors not currently being used by wrapping several times to maintain tension.

<figure><img src="/files/3Dudvcn0PRNvsPkr7PF4" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Three Colors 'Docked" on a warping board</p></figcaption></figure>

If using a warping reel, depending o the manufacturer, extra dowels for docking may not be available. In this situation, a color can be wrapped several times around the starting peg to maintain tension.  The warp chain will occupy a little more space on the dowel in this situation, but the extra length by the threads secured in this manner will not cause an issue.   The choke tie that is placed near the starting peg will keep those ends together until they are eventually cut evenly near the choke tie for threading.