How to Read a Reed Substitution Chart
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Күн бұрынToday, I'm going to explain how to read a Reed Substitution Chart, step-by-step. It may look like some kind of higher math, but never fear! The trick is simply knowing where to look.
You only need to know 2 numbers to read the chart - the number of dents in your reed, and the ends per inch of your project. Once you plug those in, the chart will give you a sequence for sleying your reed so you have the appropriate number of warp yarns in each inch of the project. Voila! Easy enough!
In the episode, I refer to Jane Stafford's Reed Substitution Chart, which you can find right here - janestaffordtextiles.com/know...
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@terrydickson6468 2 жыл бұрын
I love janes school it’s amazing
@lorialma2235 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@ActonCreative 3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful!
@awrego 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I'm very new to the floor loom world and this is going to be so helpful.
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'm so glad it was helpful!!
@TheBayoubreeze 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Thanks!
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@kathleenmcconnell95 2 жыл бұрын
Enlightening!
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it!!
@jodykirk5757 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for letting me know such a thing exists! How much time I've wasted doing math I don't even want to consider
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! This can definitely help you avoid a little bit of math!
@DeForestRanger 2 жыл бұрын
I've been weaving for over fifty years, and this is the first time I've heard of this handy chart. Learned something new today, and I suspect I'll be thanking you many times in the future!
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That's great! It's a handy tool to have - especially when the math is weird! Thanks so much for your comment!!
@shirleybewley6646 2 жыл бұрын
You just answered a burning question for this beginner!!!😍
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'm so glad!! If you have other questions pop up, you're always welcome to drop me a line!
@annestrand6933 2 жыл бұрын
I downloaded the chart and have calculated to get the numbers in to the metrical system, a much easier calculation than trying to figure it out myself (and would I even think it was possible?) and cheaper than buying a new reed when EPI and dent differs. Thank you for giving us these tips and thanks to Jane Stafford for making the chart.
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful! Yay!
@susanchapman6080 2 жыл бұрын
It took me awhile to get my head wrapped around the conversion chart. It definitely saves you from buying new reeds if you don't have to right away. Another trick I learned is that reeds from narrower looms work if your warp isn't wider than the reed. I found some very inexpensive 22" reeds at a garage sale they work on my 36" just fine
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Susan, that's a great tip!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
@maizy1203 2 жыл бұрын
That is super nifty. Is there a point where it isn't advised that you make due with the reed that you have but rather exand your reed assortment to the correct count? I would have figured that if I had a 12 dent reed and used a highly chunky yarn (I'm a knitter turned weaver) that I would run the risk of ruining my warp by wearing it down. Vice versa, if I put too many yarns into each dent, maybe the quality of my clothe would be reduced?
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment and the great question! I would be more concerned with a chunky yarn not gracefully sliding through the dents of the reed, versus the opposite challenge. Personally, I have an 8-dent and a 12-dent reed, which cover my bases. Because I use a cotton carpet warp for most of my projects, the spacing is typically 8 or 12 epi. Ultimately, I think the trick is matching your reed to the way you like to weave! And that'll simply take time & experience! Let me know if you have follow-up questions - I'm happy to help!
@channelhoward 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the explanation, great video! Off topic, but will you be doing another weave along like you did in October? It would be so much fun to participate in one!
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Yes! There will definitely be more Weave Alongs this year! I'll be sure to provide a big heads up beforehand so you can join us!
@eamaples 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. If I substitute the reed say from a 10 to a 12. Does that change the amount of yarn I will need for my project?
@ActonCreative 13 күн бұрын
@@eamaples Great question! It's all about the spacing of your warp yarns. The type of reed you use should support your epi. If you tweak the epi, ultimately that is what would affect the count. Does that help?
@eamaples 13 күн бұрын
@@ActonCreative Yes, that makes sense. Thank you so much for answering!
@ActonCreative 13 күн бұрын
@@eamaples Anytime! Let me know if you have follow up questions!
@camilorojas1744 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning…. (Please don’t call the firing squad yet….) help me see what I didn’t see. I have a 10 dpi reed and the pattern calls for 36 epi….I don’t see 36 under the 10 column….I see 35 and 37. Does it mean that I can/must go either way?
@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Camilo! No, you can simply add an additional yarn to the 35 sequence. It's no problem to tweak it! The end goal is 36 ends per inch, no matter how you get there. You've got this!
@dianerobinson1946 Жыл бұрын
I have a 12 dent but need 10 dent. I don’t see 10 in the 12 column🤷♀️
@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын
Hi Diane! So, your project calls for 10 ends per inch and you have a 12 dent reed? Is that correct? If that's the case, I would recommend that you use a sequence like this: 1-1-1-1-1-0-1-1-1-1-1-0 The idea is simply to spread out your warp yarns as evenly as possible. So, skipping a dent in the middle and the end of each inch should fit the bill! Let me know if you have follow up questions!
@dianerobinson1946 Жыл бұрын
@@ActonCreative thank you for your quick reply!!! Your videos are so helpful. Merry Christmas:)
@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын
@@dianerobinson1946 You're very welcome!! Merry Christmas to you!!!
@jukka556 Жыл бұрын
This is all too complicated. I have a 12 and my dent, I want my project to be 9' x 25" wide. How does this chart help me find out how much ends I need
@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын
Hi! The chart is simply a tool to help space your project. It doesn't assist with determining the total number of ends. To find a total number of ends, decide how close you want your warp yarns to be (epi) and multiply that number by your desired width of 25". Hope that helps!
@jukka556 Жыл бұрын
@ActonCreative I'm want to make a table runner and if I pick 32 x25 = 800 ends and do I add my shrinkage to the 800
@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын
@@jukka556 That is one way to do it, yes!
@jukka556 Жыл бұрын
@ActonCreative So my 10 % comes out to be 900 so I need 900 yard for my warp?
@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын
@@jukka556 It might be easier to think in terms of inches. If you want the final size to be 25" and your guess is 10% shrinkage, I would start with 28" wide. (28" - 10% is a little more than 25".) Then, multiply 28" by your ends per inch to get your total. But honestly, there are a different ways to get there! You can do it!!
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