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The Header A Header is woven at the beginning of a project. This can be woven of any type of scrap yarn as usually the header is removed once the project is finished. Try to use a similar weight of yarn as what will be used in the actual piece. The Header helps to align the warp into place, allows you to check for threading errors and gives a good edge for beating the weft into place. Clicking on the Links below will give you a larger version of the picture and a more detailed explanation. Weaving the Header Tabby Use a knitting needle or a small stick to pick up the warp threads. In Tabby or Plain weave, every other warp thread is picked up, so the weft travels over and under each thread. Rest the knitting needle on the edge of the box to hold the raised threads in place, while you draw the weft thread through the open shed. For the next row, pick up the alternate warp threads with the knitting needle and weave the weft thread across. Weaving Tabby Arc the Weft Because the weft thread travels over and under the warp threads, it is necessary to make extra allowance for this when weaving in the weft thread. Otherwise, once the weft is beaten into place, it will cause the warp edges to draw in, and can result in broken warp threads on the edges of the woven piece. One way to avoid this, is to slightly arc the weft when weaving it across. Arc the Weft Beating the Weft On a larger floor or table loom, you will have a reed and beater that will beat the weft into place. With Tapestry looms, the weft is usually beaten with a hand held beater. For this small cardboard box loom you can use a fork. After each row of weft or pick, use the tines of the fork to beat or gently press the weft into place evenly across the loom. More of this Feature: • Making the Loom Related Resources: • Small Looms