I continue to have a twist problem as I chain my warp from the warping board.  As I come to the right (or left) side of the board, my chain looks neat and tidy, but then I'm going in the opposite direction back and I create some kind of twist as I continue chaining.  Sometimes as I see the warp coming over the back beam towards the heddles, small groups of threads are twisted.  They eventually make it to the heddles without a problem, and they don't create tension problems for me.  I'm just wondering if there is a source anyone can recommend that illustrates how to hold my hands as I chain.  Thanks!  Back to warping my new Ashford 8 shaft for the very first time!!!

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Mon, 09/28/2015 - 15:39

endorph

alternate my hands as I chain the warp off the warping board. It seems to help. Not sure I can actually describe what I do adequately. I know some people don't chain their warp at all but I usually end up with a mess if I don't chain.

Mon, 09/28/2015 - 15:40

barleycorn

Hi Sue, 

the easiest way to explain how to chain you warp of the warping board is to use a simple crochet but use both hands so you don't get the 1/4 twist. Put one hand in loop, pull thru the next loop and swtch hands and pull the next loop, switch hands and pull the next loop. There are easier ways but this is the easiest way to explain it. Hope this is what you were looking for.

 

 

Mon, 09/28/2015 - 19:08

Erica J

I alternate hands and realised I had to specifically practice not twisting my hand when going over the warp peg. I hope that helps.

Mon, 09/28/2015 - 19:49

Sue in VT

Oh my goodness!  The answers you shared were all I needed, and I feel a bit embarrassed that I have been having this problem since I began weaving three years ago.  Can't wait till my next warp to adjust my style...thanks!

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 03:16

sally orgren

I don't chain at all. I drop into a baggie. I learned this trick at Convergence 2002, from Canadian weaver Diane Mortenson, and it has worked great ever since.

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 03:58

laurafry

I do the same except I have boxes I drop the warps in. :)  Maybe it's a Canadian thing.  ;)

 

cheers

laura

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 07:30

Artistry

Same here Laura and Sally, I put the plastic bin under the warping board , then carefully layer the warp as it comes of the board. Easy ! Yes, I'm Canadian:)

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 14:36

alene

I have been having issues with my chains as well. I love the plastic bin idea. I have a cat that chews plastic bags and loves to attack wool. The plastic bin solves both problems! Once again the Canadians to the rescue. ( I have celiac disease and many of my favorite gluten free prepared products come from Canada. )

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 15:56

rlmarchand (not verified)

Since I stopped chaining and started placing my warp in bags and/or boxes (depending on the size), I find my warps go on much nicer.  For me chaining seemed to add more twist to the warps. 

Shelley

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 16:23

Sue in VT

So if I have my chokes all set, as well as the cross, I could just "place it" carefully in a box or bin.  Then I'm guessing the bin sits on the floor below the loom as you use your favorite method to warp.  This makes sense!

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 21:13

Artistry

Yes Sue! I start at the bottom peg , and with both hands one on each end of the warping board, I start removing the warp from the pegs. I hold onto it and keep it spread to it's 1 yard length ( by keeping a little tension on it) and alternate left peg with left hand, right peg with right hand all the way to the top. then I just lay it in the bin. The cross is sitting right on top waiting for your lease sticks :)hope that makes sense to you.

BTW, Sue, you're doing so much weaving! Really great to see! Cathie