Start and Finish a Weaving - I Show You How
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 11
I always start my weaving with the same technique—and I finish them the same way too—because it gives a strong and neat foundation. First, I thread the vertical yarn onto the loom (in this post I show you how to do it). I keep it fairly tight, but not overly tight, since it will tighten more as I weave. Then I make a chain stitch at the bottom edge of the loom using the yarn I’ll later use as my weft.
The Chain Stitch
In the video below, I show how to make a chain stitch. It keeps the vertical threads in place and gives your weaving a clean, straight edge.
Starting with a chain stitch has two big advantages:
It creates a straight line, which makes the bottom edge of your weaving straight
It leaves enough yarn to remove the weaving from the loom and secure the ends neatly at the back: see our full guide on how to secure yarn ends when weaving for the step-by-step.
I also finish my weaving with a chain stitch at the top. This way, both edges match, and the whole piece becomes more stable and polished.
Try it in a project
Ready to put this technique to use? A mug rug is a small, quick project where you'll use both a starting and finishing chain stitch from start to finish or go bigger with the full fluffy wall hanging tutorial for a step-by-step video project.
Products I use
In this article I use my small frame loom no1. I also recommend using a weaving comb for smoother weaving.
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