Rigid Heddle Weaving
Angela Tong
Class Preview
1:00
- In-depth Instruction; over 182 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
5:25
Meet your instructor, Angela Tong, and learn more about what the class covers.
Looms
5:19
Angela goes over the two looms used in the class, the Cricket Loom and the Kromski Harp. Have a different loom? Many of the same principles will apply. Angela also discusses choosing the right yarn for your project.
Warping the Cricket Loom
22:30
Angela shows you how to calculate the amount of yarn you need for your project and how to direct warp onto the Cricket rigid heddle loom.
Warping the Cricket Loom
22:33
Angela shows you how to calculate the amount of yarn you need for your project and how to direct warp onto the Cricket rigid heddle loom.
Weaving & Finishing on the Cricket
37:20
Now for the fun part -- actually weaving your scarf on the Cricket Loom! Angela demonstrates how to wind a shuttle, get started on the scarf project, finish the scarf and knot the fringe.
Winding the Warp on the Kromski Harp
27:35
The Kromski Harp is a wider loom with features that let you wind a warp on the underside of the loom. Angela shows you how!
Warping the Kromski Harp
31:37
Take the bundle of warp threads and set them up on your Kromski Harp rigid heddle loom with Angela's guidance.
Weaving & Hemstitching
24:26
Angela shows how to weave and finish a beautiful tea towel.
Bonus: Three Different Fringes
4:22
In this bonus lesson, you'll learn different fringing techniques: braided fringe, decorative knot and twisted fringe.
Rigid heddle weaving is more than fun. It’s creative, relaxing and rewarding. When you weave, you bring together different yarns and fabrics and unify them in a single, unique project. Weaving is versatile: Make clothes, accessories and home decor in fibers from plain to fancy. Even if you’ve never touched a loom before, Angela Tong can teach you to make wonderful projects with rigid heddle weaving. This class will introduce you to two different looms, and guide you through preparation, the weaving process and a range of finishing techniques. You’ll have fun and weave beautiful things!
Angela Tong
Angela Tong is a lifelong crafter with a soft spot for the fiber arts, but she's never met a craft she didn't like. And she's never taught a class that she didn't have a blast in! A certified instructor through the Craft Yarn Council of America, she leads workshops all over the New Jersey area and teaches classes online. You can find Angela's knitwear and crochet designs in magazines such as Knitscene and Knit Simple and in the book Knit Noro Accessories. You can also browse her work on her blog, Angela Tong Designs.
Bonus materials available after purchase