The Nuts & Bolts of Rep Weave

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3 жыл бұрын

In this episode of A Handwoven Experience, I'm talking all about the nuts and bolts of rep weave. I'm diving deep into the basic elements that make up this fun, fascinating weaving pattern.
Personally, rep weave is one of my favorites! Its chunky, ribbed texture and geometric appearance are right up my alley. Take a look at episode 47 to see what goes into this awesome weaving pattern!
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@kellygoldstein5703 Жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from your videos!!! You're my go to on how to. Thank you for taking the time to make and post them. I'm fairly new to weaving and have not taken any classes (because none are available in my area). Learning from your videos and they're very informative.

@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын

Kelly, that's so wonderful!! I'm so glad they've been helpful!! I'm here for you if you have any questions!

@TheBayoubreeze 3 жыл бұрын

So looking forward to this. 😊

@christyh8609 Жыл бұрын

Great explaination! I am a new weave and feel like my head is exploding with so many weaves to try. So far Rep weave and crackle, have really piqued my interested. I have been enjoying your channel very much!

@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын

Christy, I'm so glad it's been helpful!!!

@cottoncloudsyarns9774 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best! Thanks so much for showing Rep Weave!

@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, thank you so much!! That's so kind of you! I'm glad you're enjoying them!

@cottoncloudsyarns9774 2 жыл бұрын

@@ActonCreative I share your videos with all of my weaving friends here at Cotton Clouds

@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын

@@cottoncloudsyarns9774 That's amazing!! Where are you based out of?

@sandradelvecchio6894 Жыл бұрын

I just did my first plain weave rag rug, this would be a great way to get more interest in that without having to have contrasting rags.

@ActonCreative Жыл бұрын

Sandra, what an interesting idea! You absolutely could! If you give it a try, keep me posted! I would love to hear how it goes!!

@partyfiesta1557 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation! Thanks!

@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!

@partyfiesta1557 2 жыл бұрын

@@ActonCreative yes indeed! I’ll apply your advice to my humble rigid heddle loom (lack of space where I am living)! Hugs from Provence, Adrien

@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын

@@partyfiesta1557 Very cool!! Thanks so much for saying hi!

@KnittingsAndSewings 3 жыл бұрын

You did such an excellent job of explaining this! Great video. Where did you get that great chunky yarn - it is cut up tshirt material or what? Where might I buy some? You mentioned your thin thread was sewing thread. Thanks! I also LOVE your colors you selected in this project.

@ActonCreative 3 жыл бұрын

Chelle, thank you so much for the sweet compliment! I really appreciate it! I worked with all cotton for my weft yarns. So to create the chunky weft, I pulled probably 9-10 ends together from my tubes of carpet warp, all in dark colors. It would definitely be easier with a single, chunky yarn, though! I haven't found a great option for that, yet. But, I'm on the hunt! I'll keep you posted if I find a better solution! And if you find something, I would love a heads up! Thanks so much!!!

@KnittingsAndSewings 3 жыл бұрын

@@ActonCreative Thanks, Chris, I will let you know if I find something. I almost think that t-shirts cut up in strips would be perfect, but it would be a hassle to do. Maybe there's somewhere to buy some. I'll update you if/when I find something. Thanks so much. Chelle

@ActonCreative 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnittingsAndSewings Awesome! Sounds like a plan! Thanks so much!!

@pamelaabad9577 2 жыл бұрын

Hi :) Thanks so much for posting this, there aren't many videos on rep weave around and yours has been a great introduction. I'm still trying to figure out how it works. A (silly) question: in the video you are weaving to make block B more prominent, how do switch to making block A appear with the thicker weft? Do you have to weave to rows of the thinner yarn? Help please :)

@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela! That's not a silly question at all! Basically, whenever you throw the shuttle with the chunky yarn, that's when you'll see the warp yarns. With the really fine weft, you won't be able to see hardly any of the warp. So, imagine that you're going along, weaving your pattern, alternating between A & B (ABABAB, etc). Anytime you want your A block to show up, throw the chunky shuttle. And vice versa. Otherwise, toss your fine shuttle to keep it going. I hope that helps! Once you get in there and try it, it will become really clear - I promise! Keep me posted if you need help! Good luck!!

@pamelaabad9577 2 жыл бұрын

@@ActonCreative Thank you so much for your answer. I'm feeling intimidated as I am used to weft face fabrics, but I will give it a go :) There is a way to create 4-blocks in a 4-shaft loom, I read it here www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/periodicals/wj_28.pdf (page 13). Looking forward to another weaving episode with rep weave tips :) :)

@ActonCreative 2 жыл бұрын

@@pamelaabad9577 Brilliant! I will check it out! Thank you so much for sharing!!

@TheBethany1234 7 ай бұрын

Question Did you use a different yarn on that warp? Not that sewing thread size?

@ActonCreative 7 ай бұрын

Great question! The entire warp is in an 8/4 cotton carpet warp. The sewing thread only came into play as the skinny part of the weft. Does that help?

@weaveandwobble 3 жыл бұрын

How do you know which pattern is warp vs. Weft facing?

@ActonCreative 3 жыл бұрын

Great question, Nicole! Rep weave is considered a warp faced pattern because the intention is that you will only see the warp threads when you are finished. Tapestry is a great example of the opposite - a weft faced pattern. When it's finished, all you see are the weft yarns. The warp is simply there for support. I hope that makes sense! Thanks for the question!