Pattern Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom using Pick Up Pickup Stick Sticks

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In this video I will show you weaving with a pick up stick behind the heddle to achieve a pattern in the weave. The stick is going 2 under and then 2 over the slot threads. I move the stick forward with the heddle up and pass the shuttle through the shed. Then I put the heddle in the up position again, but move the stick back and pass the shuttle through the shed. Then I move the heddle down and pass the shuttle though the shed. This process is repeated to achieve the pattern shown in the video.

I hope this video has helped someone. I couldn't find any videos or clear instructions with photographs anywhere showing this procedure.

If you know of a video showing how to make patterns in the weave using a pick up stick, please, please contact me...because I have spent hours on the internet searching for this and the only things I could find were "Buy my Book" kind of links or vague written instructions that I couldn't wrap my head around especially since there were no accompanying videos/pictures.

...I am an avid Google user and I could NOT find any FREE information ANYWHERE about this procedure which included photographs and/or videos.

So, if you like to support FREE information via the internet, please stop by http://rigidheddleweaving.com and http://tabletweaver.com when you have time! :)

Pattern Code:
U = Heddle Up
D = Heddle Down
U+S = Heddle Up and Stick forward (flat)
SE = Heddle neutral with stick forward but turned on edge
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Warp: Pick up every other thread.
U, D, U+S, D, U, SE. Repeat.
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Warp: Pick up 2, Skip 2.
U, SE, U, SE, U, D, U+S, D, U+S Repeat.

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WAFFLE WEAVE:
Pick Up 2, Skip 2.

U
SE
U
SE
U
D
U+S
D
U+s
D
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[srymer36]

Your video most certainly helped me. I bought a table loom a few days ago and it mentioned pick up sticks but didn't really explain in a way that I understood. Thanks to your nice video, it makes sense to me now. Thank you for posting.

[rigidheddleweaving]

@srymer36 Thanks for watching, rating and commenting! :D Be sure to stop by my site as I have resources for warping and stuff that you may find useful for your table loom. Happy Weaving!

[loomofmetals]

I am wanting to start weaving and am interested in a R/H loom. However, I dont wear scarves or need placemats. At the very least I would like to weave blankets and eventually would like to weave clothing, sheets, and towels. Should I save up for a table loom instead? I'm sure I'll weave simple things like scarves at first, but would like to eventually weave things that I will use and that will save me money instead of buying them.

[rigidheddleweaving]

@loomofmetals I'll tell you right now that you won't save money by weaving your own fabric. Thread is expensive and then there is the time it takes.

The satisfaction comes in knowing that you conceived and created whatever you produce.

I would recommend getting a floor loom. 

[707centavo]

hello do you have any videos you made on weaving with 2 rigid heddles i dont understand how to warp 2 heddles can you make a video on stringing and using 2 R/H please

[rigidheddleweaving]

@707centavo Yes, a video for this exists. You can find it at the main web page at Articles > Warping > Double Heddles

[naseem2011vns]

@srymer36 I want to by this type of loom, could you please let me know the reasonable cost of this loom. I am a weaver in Benaras India.

[srymer36]

@rigidheddleweaving You are more than welcome. I'm going to visit your web site now. It sounds like you've got resources on there that will be of great interest. Thanks again for the nice video :) .

[babsy1955]

very good video.... thanks

[loomofmetals]

@rigidheddleweaving Thanks! And thanks for all the great videos! I'm going to stick to a R/H loom and maybe invest in a floor loom in the future when I have more room. Since I posted my comment I've watched a lot more videos and now have a better idea about what I can and can't do with the different looms. Even if I don't save money, I'll still enjoy practicing a very old craft and being more environmentally and socially responsible. I'll be sure to buy my books from your amazon store!