I didn’t know about the plain weave going across in the middle and I experienced that pouching out!!! I had to stitch it all together on the backside. Now I know what to do, thank you!
ooh I wish I had watched your video before I did my rya knots heart in the middle of my wall hanging. Oh well, now I know how to do it better next time lol :) T x
It came after my first 'fail' at creating a large mass on a small weaving. Adding extra rows through the circle has helped reduce any distortion along the selvedge/edge.
Thank you Betty - so glad this was helpful. I am definitely not a 'techy' so creating videos takes a bit more time than I'd like. However, it's gratifying to know that this video was useful!
Really great tutorial...not too long, simple easy-to-understand instructions and a great end product! Thanks so much... I am a beginner but I will try that design when I am a bit further on! Well done!
I wonder if you know where the 'rya' knot comes from? It's the traditional Finnish knotting technique, and the Finns call it RYIJY, but the Finnish language pronounces vowels so differently, that internationally it hs been simplified to 'rya! In my home we had a ryijy rug that had been made by one of my (then)husband's great-great grandmothers. They are highly valued and everybody makes their own designs. Often they adorn the walls of the home, but we had ours over an antique rocking chair.
I knew it was Scandinavian, but hadn't realized it was a Finnish technique specifically - so interesting! I'm sure I'd have trouble pronouncing it in the Finnish language :) Do you still have that rya rug? What a treasure to have enjoyed!
Thanks for the encouragement - this helps give me ideas on what people like to see most! I definitely have more weaving to come & hope to share a punch needle video soon :)
Thanks Allison. I'll have to find the right stitch or right project, but it's definitely on my mind. (If you have any suggestions on what you might like to see, let me know). Take care!
Thank you so much! The stitch along the top is a hemstitch and I have a tutorial on the channel for it (the first video I created for this channel 😬): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4X9d-mJtZp8.html Hope this helps! Take care :)
Great tutorial! I am a new weaver and am learning techniques to make my first project. What type of yarn do you use for the weft in this project? Cotton or wool?
Thanks, Michelle! For this particular project, I used cotton for the weft. For the fringe, I used a soft wool blend. For other projects, I mix it up and sometimes use cotton, sometimes wool blends, and sometimes both, depending on the piece. For more beginner-friendly projects, feel free to visit my blog here: aprettyfix.com/10-best-weaving-tutorials/ Have a great week!
Your tutorials are so clear and comprehensive they have created me an interest in waving I did not have until mow. Thank you! Btw, similar to your circle weave, is there a tutorial where you show how to make a square or rectangular loom? Thanks!
Thank you so much! There’s a lot of bad info out there! I wanted to ask, why not just use the background thread (white in this case) to do the rows in between the tau loop rows?
You're welcome! As to your question: You can do that, but in my experience the best way to retain the entire structure and prevent bulging is to create one continuous horizontal row (or 'weft' row) that pulls it all together, edge to edge. Hope this helps :)
I've never done this myself, but I don't see why you couldn't. The knot pattern is exactly the same as it is when creating a typical series of rya fringe knots. I say go for it. Create a sample row and give it a try. It might make creating rya fringe that much easier :)
Just happened upon your video, very nice! Can you tell me what kine of warp thread you are using? I have been using "Natural cotton warp yarn 49 800 yrs, this is great for my tighter looms, but I just got a "Laploom" the warp threads are a lot wider (lack of a better term" I am no expert at all, but the fine thread is spaced soo far apart. Was wondering if you have a suggestion? My daughter got it at a garage sale, I want to show her I used it. Plus I just like weaving, just think what I'm using is far tooo thin for it. It's like a step or 2 above regular sewing thread. I thank you for both.
Hi Julie, I use Lily Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn for my warp. The one I am using in this video is the soft ecru colour here (bit.ly/2L5JY3i) but there are lots of other colours to choose from. Some lap looms are made specifically for beginners, so the warp strands will be set apart to make it easier for beginners (with less weaving to do). If the lap loom has pegs along the top and bottom, there isn't anything you can do, though you may experiment with a thicker cotton warp string and thicker woven yarns. However, if it is a notched loom, you CAN create a 'denser' warp with the strings closer together. Take a look at my blog post (pictorial tutorial only) on this subject here: aprettyfix.com/weaving-tips-low-density-vs-high-density-warping/ Let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck! Jelica
Hi I just got interested in doing weaving but I don’t have the wooden frame to create my own weaving. Do you think I can do that in just a diy weaving frame?
Absolutely! Half of my weavings are done on a DIY frame. Here is a basic loom tutorial you can reference on my blog: aprettyfix.com/how-to-make-a-basic-loom/ You can also use an old wooden frame and add nails along the top and nails along the bottom. Lots of options!
Love this thanks! Question: at 21:01 i see a stitch at the very top of the loom where you will end the piece? Can you tell us what kind of stitch that is? Do you use that a lot to finish off your pieces? Thanks
Hi Kristen: That is a row of twining stitch. You can use that to finish the weaving (or use it anywhere else to outline shapes, for example). I did not end up leaving the twining in for this piece. Instead, I used a hemstitch finish. You can see the tutorial for that stitch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4X9d-mJtZp8.html.
Just wondering: would this pattern still work if you put a "tabby weave" row between each of your "loop" rows? Or would that just be a waste of time and materials? Thanks for answering if you will.
Lovely tutorial. I am a total newbie and I am interesting in making longer loops that will be cut for a fringe look. Is that possible with this tutorial? I hope it makes sense...
Hi Malene! Yes, that does make sense. What you would like to create is a rya fringe along the bottom. There's no need to create the loops and cut them. You can pre-cut your fringe and attach. You can create the fringe as long as you want it! Just take a look at this weaving tutorial from my blog: aprettyfix.com/3-mini-weavings-2-techniques/
Hi Diane, If you want to see a full tutorial (and not just the rya technique here), then you might benefit from going to this blog post: aprettyfix.com/3-mini-weavings-2-techniques/. I take you from start to finish using the rya fringe in the middle (instead of rya loop) and walk you through how the plain weave is woven throughout. Hope it helps!
The tabby is used to support the shape more so than the weight (though it could be a little of both). The tabby in the middle helps to retain the overall structure of the weaving, pulling the left side and the right side towards the center of the piece so that the circle remains circular (instead of oval or misshapen in any way). Here's a great picture tutorial to show you what happens when you don't add the tabby : bit.ly/2Vap4d0 (the blue and cream weaving is the one to pay attention to). Hope this helps!
The whole project must have taken at least a few weekends, though it's hard to know how many hours. I did it in my spare time between household chores. It's nice to break up my time with weaving :)
It may be the teacher in me trying to make sure every detail was covered and then I end up saying too much! Lol! Thanks for feedback - this can only help me get better :) So glad the video was helpful. Take care!
I actually disagree. As I'm a beginner I was thinking about how I appreciate your soft spoken voice and repetition. I'm making this and will work as I watch!
very nice tutorial, thank you! wondering if it is easier to put in the tabby on each side and then put in the raya knots, and then run the stabilizing tabby row. don't the knots catch on the weaving needle otherwise? your work is gorgeous, i love the simplicity of the peaceful circle!
Hi Karen, It depends on the size of your rya loops. Mine were small and did not hinder things one way or another. If you decide to create large loops, then creating the tabby first is probably a good idea since the loops will definitely get in the way.
Yes, that's absolutely the case. Once you've got a basic understanding of rya fringe, it's easier to make the jump to creating loops. Both are great to use in all sorts of fun designs :)
Hi Lovena, You can create the fringe along the bottom by using the 'rya fringe' technique. I demonstrate how to do this in a few of my blog posts, including this one: aprettyfix.com/3-mini-weavings-2-techniques/. I create smaller fringe in this one, but the principle is exactly the same. You just need to cut longer pieces to create longer fringe. Pop over to that post and let me know if you have any further questions. Take care! Jelica
I'm sorry to hear that. The only thing I might suggest, in this case, is to turn the subtitles off to view the tutorial. Perhaps it is enough just to view the tutorial. Either way, thank you for your feedback - I'll keep this in mind for future tutorials.