How to Weave on a Frame Loom

Summary: A loom is a machine used for weaving thread or yarn into textiles. Looms can range from small hand-held frames, to large free-standing hand looms, to enormous automatic mechanical devices. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. The exact shapes of the loom and its mechanics may vary, but the basic function is the same. Frame looms are constructed out of sticks and boards attached at right angles, which means that it is portable and can even be held in the weaver's lap. Frame looms are still in use today, usually as a portable, less expensive, and compact alternatives to a table or floor loom.

So, how do you use a frame loom? What materials do you need and what techniques are employed to weave with one. In this free video series, you'll find the answers to all of these questions and more! From making a frame loom to ripping rags for weaving, tightening the warp, and weaving techniques, these videos have it all. You'll also learn how to fix weaving mistakes, weave a pattern into a rug, and weave more than one thread at a time for specific details. The concept may sound daunting, but with these video instructions, weaving with a frame loom is much easier than it looks!