I have watched Jane's lessons on winding on a single warp chain. In all of her lessons, I see her winding on a single chain using a stack of lovely books. Oh how I wish that were my situation. It would make life so easy. Unfortunately, every project I have made has required me to do multiple chains. I thought I had a standard size warping board, at least I think I do (Shacht with 5 " pegs), so I do not understand how I cannot wind on the full amount of yarn required for a project on my board. I weave on a Baby Wolf loom so its not like I'm making anything gigantic, just 4 towels at a time with a 22 inch wide warp, using 5/2 yarn. So I just wound on 3 separate chains for my latest project. It was murder. Plus, because the looms are small and lack the heft of the big looms, it is recommended that you set up your Baby Wolf on a rug so it doesn't bounce around when you weave, so I have limited space to utilize the heavy book method ( I have an area rug with a heavy couch restig on it). Getting all 3 chains centered on the floor, equally weighted down, plus keeping tangles from happening when fastening onto the warping rod ... well I'm looking for a video of Jane giving some advice because I'm sure there is a better way. And if there's a better way, I'm sure Jane knows it. If Jane has made a video on projects with multiple chains, please let me know where to find it. If you're looking for more video material to help us beginners Jane, I'd be the first in line for this one! Many thanks.

Good morning, Linda - I don't have the room for the book method either. However, I use an old YouTube video by Louet showing Jane using a method that shows how to warp in a tight situation. Check it out -Louet Warping Demo - Part 3 - I think it will help........

Thank you. I'll keep searching for that video. If you happen to come across link I would greatly appreciate it. Any idea about winding on multiple chains?

I'll try again..... you can find a younger Jane demonstrating the system without the books starting at about the 20-minute mark.

Multiple chains are only in my world if there are more ends than my warping mill can handle (it's a small one). Are you sliding your ends in on your warping board as they build up so that you can wind more?

Thanks so much for the link. If my ends were packed in any more they would be on top of each other.

Hope you aren't getting things twice - my computer has been acting up ;-)

I am having this issue too not having enough room on my pegs. I have also made more than one warp chain, but I am wondering if there is a easier method then what I am doing. Help is greatly appreciated!

Sometimes - if you are winding a thicker yarn for your warp - your pegs won't hold the same amount as a thin yarn. Warping a second warp change is the easiest way to make sure that your warp is perfect. Just make sure that you are pushing your warp into the board as you wind it and you'll be able to get more in one chain.

Thank you!

I've also seen videos of people using weights or water bottles attached to each chain for weight. Here's one link but there are others.

https://www.reddit.com/r/weaving/comments/hcnns4/i_highly_endorse_this_weightedwarp_technique_for/