I inherited my grandma's home-made rug loom, modeled on a Union 36. I'm putting on new warp for the first time, after weaving a few rugs because I want new warp colors. I was dismayed to discover eye hooks in each of the sections--there are 20 warp ends tied in each section (see photo).
Nothing in the (sketchy) instructions I have talk about the eye hooks.
I'm concerned that these hooks will make lumps causing the warp tension to be uneven. Has anyone else seen these??
Thanks for any info you have for this novice rug weaver.