Comments on: Clasping the Weft…again

By: Lee Waye

Lee Waye — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:21:04 +0000

Hi, I would like to buy a Saori loom – I live in Adelaide, South Australia.
Can you please advise where to buy in Australia. Thanks Lee

By: Carol Anne

Carol Anne — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:42:48 +0000

I didn’t see what happened with the small ball of yarn you had dropped to the floor. Did all of the bobbin weft go all the way across?
Thanks.

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:53:16 +0000

Hi Karen,

Thanks for offering to make some instructional videos. May I suggest a video/s on ‘finishes’.

Angela Feltes (“Kindred Threads” – ) recently posted a photograph of “Damascus Edge” being woven. It would be great to see how this edging, or one of your choosing, is started and constructed.

Yes, I do have a copy of Peter Collingwood’s “Techniques of Rug Weaving” with its fullsome chapter on “finishes”; there are no excuses for getting started.

However, I’m a firm believer in the efficacy of learning by watching. Cheers.

By: Ruthanne

Ruthanne — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:13:52 +0000

Excellent. Really enjoyed it. I’ve not tried this technique, although I have seen it demonstrated before. Actually forgot about it, but now you’ve got me thinking!! thanks!

By: annmarie

annmarie — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:49:48 +0000

I have just completed a 72″ x 9″ piece using this technique on my Kromski rigid heddle loom and really have enjoyed the ‘painterly’ quality of it. Very nice tutorial! I love the Saori looms, saw them first at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival last October.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:19:35 +0000

Excellent! I’m a visual learner too, so I love videos. I’d forgotten about this technique, so this was a good reminder.

By: Bety

Bety — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:42:54 +0000

Thank you Kaz, because I weave on a RH (2 shafts) I have been wanting to try the clasped weft. Now I truely understand how I can accomplish it after viewing it. Since I am a visual learner the video is fantastic.

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:42:42 +0000

Thanks for making the video, I’m not sure I’d understood clasped weft before, but having seen the video I have a picture in my head of exactly how it’s done.

By: Shirley Treasure

Shirley Treasure — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:31:05 +0000

Hi Kaz,
I love the video idea! I have just been thinking of something similar for my site! Hints & techniques are always great, as we all learn bits & bobs along the way.
I hope you are inspired with your new found weaving space.
Cheers
Shirley Treasure
http://shirleytreasure.wordpress.com

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:17:57 +0000

Love clasped weft. It can be so vibrant when used with lots of color, and so sophisticated when monchromatic.

Kaz, you did a great job on the video. Your little loom looks beautful — it’s one I’m not familiar with, so naturally I’m off to look it up

Weave on!
Jane