Category: warp winding

Klara asked if I layer the ends when I wind.  What I do is wind the yarns parallel to each other firmly shoving them back towards the base of the peg. I think you can see the distinct stripes in the warp – the threads are not overlapping each other. Thought I would also show…

During winding I keep the threads as close to the base of the pegs as possible. This warp I’m using 8 yarn packages to make 4 stripes.  Each spool/cone sits below a reed and each yarn gets threaded through the reed to prevent the packages from tipping over.  The yarn feeds straight up from the…