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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: Rosemary on December 31, 2015, 08:54:45 pm

Title: Peg looming
Post by: Rosemary on December 31, 2015, 08:54:45 pm

I've just bought a peg loom. Bought one years ago never used it now I can't find it  ::)

Can anyone tell me what to buy as a warp yarn or thread? Or at this stage, does it really matter?

Going to use raw fleece because I've got loads, then wash it once it's woven.

Title: Re: Peg looming
Post by: SallyintNorth on December 31, 2015, 10:11:27 pm

Brilliant Rosemary!   :excited: :excited: :weave:

I was advised to use cotton - parcel string type cotton. 

Pics and progress reports please! 

Title: Re: Peg looming
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on December 31, 2015, 11:11:42 pm

I use washed and partially felted fleece or yarn.

Title: Re: Peg looming
Post by: Lesley Silvester on January 01, 2016, 12:04:17 am

You can buy actual warping cotton. Try https://www.handweavers.co.uk/shop/warps.pdf (https://www.handweavers.co.uk/shop/warps.pdf) and there are plenty more places if you google warping cotton.

Title: Re: Peg looming
Post by: SallyintNorth on January 01, 2016, 12:22:51 pm

What do you use for the warp, Buffy?

Title: Re: Peg looming
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on January 01, 2016, 01:02:37 pm

I either use a yarn that blends with the natural fleece such as Sirdar Super Snuggly or I use a contrasting yarn and make a feature of it. If I am using a fancy scarf yarn like Cha Cha Cha I either use more of the same or a 2 or 4 ply in the same colour.


I teach classes sometimes with looms made by OH and beginners can make cushion covers or scarves. I also teach how to make circular or semi circular shapes on the loom. 

Title: Re: Peg looming
Post by: animalcrackers on January 16, 2016, 04:39:06 pm

with fleece i use parcel string or butchers  string which is very strong