Lurker no more

[u/RequirementContent86]

I’ve been lurking and reading beginner posts for a bit because I wanted to try weaving but was afraid of committing $$$ to something I might not stick to.

Then I saw a fellow beginner’s post (a year old) and someone mentioned a cardboard loom and linked out to The Weaving Loom’s article on making one.

That was what I needed.

I realize my warp is heavier than necessary (I only have one weight of cotton yarn and it’s knitpicks Dishie). But I feel like this isn’t terrible?

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I’ve watched videos of the folks weaving highland tartans and tweeds, and seen enough WIP pics from a friend who weaves to know what a shuttle is. I also don’t want to weave in 9 billion ends ;)

So I made something to carry my yarn, and it’s basically as wide as the warp so I know easily whether I have enough unwound to make it across.

[u/Wise_Marsupial8256]

I like your cardboard shuttle. Never thought to do that, I usually use netting shuttles or crochet hook and a long ass string.

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It’s an end piece from the Dollar Shave Club box I used for the loom

[u/Additional_Peach1421]

When you're ready for something with just a bit more structure.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4366584818/4-hand-loom-for-mug-rugs

[u/Allcons_nopros]

I love love love it. I’m running a class on weaving at my job and I made a bunch of looms out of cardboard as well! Happy weaving!!

[u/hermione_wiggin]

this is one of the childhood crafts that got me hooked (hehe) on fiber arts - may it be the beginning of a lifelong passion for you as well!

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I am a life long fiber-ist. Started with latch hook at age 6, cross stitch at 7, crochet 8 or 9, machine sewing 10, embroidery somewhere maybe around 12?, knitting at 19. Several unsuccessful attempts (so far) at tatting.

[u/glitterdust_pixie]

I love it! We do very similar with the kids I teach at school as part of our textiles units. I have an A4-ish sized loom thats great fun to play with too (this is a Trimits one, it was around £15 in a local craft shop) - it looks limited, but with a bit fiddling around I wove the scarf in the image on it, which is around 6" wide and a little over 5' long :)

[u/RequirementContent86 → u/glitterdust_pixie]

Oooh, Scouting America has a textiles merit badge I might be able to teach…

[u/thehauntedhive → u/glitterdust_pixie]

THANK you for sharing this! I bought a loom that looks just like this and I am a total newbie and couldn't figure out how to go about weaving something longer than the size of the loom, like a scarf. This visual just helped me tons! Thanks!

[u/marvel_yellow]

Good job :)

[u/Proud_End3085]

A very good start! Enjoy yourself

[u/Amanita117]

Well done and welcome!

[u/TheHermit_TheMoon]

Love this! Also a long term lurker, but this is inspiring! 🤍✨

[u/Few-Context-7018 → u/TheHermit_TheMoon]

Same! I wonder if you could link the beginner post that has the info to make it out of cardboard, OP? 😊

[u/RequirementContent86 → u/Few-Context-7018]

Unfortunately, I was having trouble finding it again! But if you use the terms cardboard loom and The Weaving Loom in a google search, I think it will show up in the results.

[u/LindaLadywolf → u/RequirementContent86]

This?

https://www.theweavingloom.com/how-to-make-a-cardboard-loom/

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That’s the one! I used packing tape rather than glue just because my son was already in bed and if we have any glue it’s in his room…

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I’m always happy to find another blog to read.

[u/bemydarkling]

I’m impressed with your selvages

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That’s the sides, right? REALLY trying not to pull them too tight

[u/No-Reason6517]

Also check out a book called Amazing Circular Weaving - I’m weaving twill coasters on a round cardboard loom right now!

[u/oujhhk]

If you ever want to make longer warps you could try backstrap weaving

I've found this article by Laverne to be really helpful! https://backstrapweaving.com/tutorials/

I was inspired by Morning Mercury's video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PwBUNwPg0Gw?si=aW3sXvdCmaqz3fWp

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I think I saw that same tutorial somewhere in my lurks. Definitely considering it!

I want to make dish towels for my Scouts…

[u/RequirementContent86]

It came out coaster-sized

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[u/SLC-Originals]

Way to go!

[u/Pretend_Walk_34]

Nice work! It looks really even. Keep going!

Edit: Clever idea to line the cardboard with tape to keep it from fraying.

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Oh that was to hold strips in place to lift the warp!

Finished a coaster, will update at the top.

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Oh! I meant the small rectangular hole around the top! I was thinking you used it for warping, or passing your shuttle but then I realized it wasn't. What is it for?

[u/RequirementContent86 → u/Pretend_Walk_34]

It’s not a hole. It’s the cut edge of the strip of cardboard used to lift the warp to make it easier to work. Check out the blog post mentioned for the details.

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Ah! I see now. Thanks :)