Hello! I am a new weaver currently working in Season 4, Twills. Before this I only had two treadles to think about and left, right, left, right was easy! I found treadling 1–2-3-4 as L, L, R, R a little awkward when doing my “beat-change-beater back” movement. I even tried crossing my left foot over my right to reach treadle 3!

I came across Walking the Treadles and changed my tie-up to (L) 1-3 (R) 2-4. I used the first 2:2 Sample to get my brain and body used to this and it felt natural.

I’d like to ask more experienced weavers what they do, and if this is advisable once I start weaving more complex cloth structures. I’m a clean slate as far as weaving goes and I’d hate to hard-wire something into my muscle memory that would get me in trouble later!! Thank you for your thoughts on this!

Hello Mary - Kathleen previously pointed me to Jane's Season 8 'At the loom' videos, which show how she treadles.....I found these useful, and maybe you might too. I suspect that like many other aspects of weaving, ultimately whatever you find suits you best may be the one to go for!

Thank you Katherine, yes it is helpful. I still wonder what folks like to do when treadling a straight draw🤔