Article Info

Article Info

Article Title
Winding On Helpers: Donut Weights 
Author
Susan Fricks
Issue date
Autumn 2025
Issue number
2
Description

Susans prefers warping back to front with a raddle, and she’s tried loads of methods to help her wind on warps over the years. Some worked OK, some not so great, and some were just messy (like using water bottles). Nearly everything she tried had issues that appeared while weaving – broken threads, tangles, uneven warp tension. Her current favorite is easy to use and produces perfect results consistently: athletic weights, attached after the warp ends are through the raddle. This article explains exactly how to use this method and why it works so well!

Article topic list
dressing the loom, loom set-up, beaming