I've just started watching season 1 and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be doing each step as I go or watching all of season 1 and then putting thread on my loom.
I have done a few sample things with acrylic yard to see what my loom does, but after watching the first 2 episodes, I now know that I loaded it up a much harder way than necessary. But I didn't know about putting more than 1 thread into the reed.
I don't know some of the terms being referenced, how many threads/inch is needed or how many threads I'm supposed to put into each reed space.
So I guess I'm wondering how does a newbie move forward? I'm worried I'll watch all of season 1 and then have to watch it all again when I try each step.
Thanks
As a newbie weaver, watching Season 1 all the way through - is the perfect way to start learning what’s involved in developing a new skill. I’d bet $$ that a lot of members rewatch different episodes when trying something they’ve done before - I know I do!. That’s exactly how Jane has planned your journey, one “layer” or “step” at a time! You can find our Glossary of Weaving terms here, which will help you with weaving terminology - https://janestaffordtextiles.com/article-categories/a-glossary-of-weaving-terms/
I agree!! As someone who is still at the ‘early learning stage’, I would definitely recommend watching all of Season 1 first, and then go back to the beginning again and start ‘doing’ it. I had to revisit some episodes several times when at different stages of warping etc just to check on some particular detail or technique. My advice to anyone starting handweaving is to take your time, don’t be in a rush to ‘get it done’ and enjoy gradually getting the hang of the basics, starting to understand the terminology or ‘language’ of weaving and share your successes and challenges along the way through this discussion forum. Even the simplest weaving can be unique and beautiful, and if you give it to someone as a gift, they will treasure it, not because it is technically perfect ( that can be bought), but because you made it for them.