Stripe-tastic is the first warp I’ve done with four threads in my hand and it was definitely tricky. It looks like (see picture) my first third of the warp suffered from tension issues, although I was not aware at the time. Fortunately the weights have helped to almost eradicate the discrepancies. I am thrilled with the results on the loom thus far. For me, it might be better to stick to two threads at one time to avoid the issue in the future! How did other people get on with their first time at multiple threading? Any tips, other than keep practising. 😜

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Ps I wanted to put this as a picture rather than a link but was unsure how to achieve this!

My hand had spasms while I was at the warping board for the blue, white, and apricot gamp. I found a wide-tooth comb and laid the threads in it and then covered the threads with a rubber band to hold them in place, but still let them feed through. It was a bit clumsy (me) and awkward, but it worked and I was able to wind the warp. I remember that I had to be very careful when I switched directions, otherwise, the thread would be in reverse order.

After that adventure. I bought a warping mill. My hands can only take so much abuse. The warping mill really helps. I still wind some warps on the warping board, but only if I don't have to hold more than two threads at a time.

My stripes towels turned out very pretty,. I had trouble telling the yellows apart. There were probably mistakes, but I can't see them.

Good luck,
Cynthia

Thank you for your post, Cynthia. It is reassuring to know someone else has found this challenging. I like the comb with rubber band idea 🙂. They are readily available, so I will give that a go. I do already have a warping mill (which I absolutely love) so no excuse there! I can wind super quick with the mill so it may be quicker in the long run for me to wind two threads at a time, perhaps. Like you, I did find “turning the corner” very tricky indeed. My resultant warp is so twisted, I am amazed the loom still permits me to weave! 😜. It has been very forgiving.

I am loving the stripe-tastic warp. My biggest shock was the purple over the top which has completely changed the character of the piece and given me some scarf ideas. Who would ever think that a shockingly bright yellow warp could yield such interesting and delicate combinations.

Happy warping and weaving, 🧶🧵🧶
Raven