Using a peg loom

This video shows how one can use up fleeces to make rugs even if you are not a spinner. I think the results look useful and comfy,  and I will certainly be asking for our neighbour's sheep fleeces next year to have a go. So far we only use them for composting. Has anyone else had a go with this?

Hi Mandy,

Thank you so much for posting this, I am inundated with offers of fleeces, and new to spinning, so I am delighted with a quick way to use them. Can't wait for winter to give this a try.

Regards

Lesley

lesley verbrugge wrote:Hi Mandy,

Thank you so much for posting this, I am inundated with offers of fleeces, and new to spinning, so I am delighted with a quick way to use them. Can't wait for winter to give this a try.

Regards

Lesley

Please post pics of your process and progress. I would love to see what you make. I would like to get my hands on some fleece and have a go!

I loved the video, had seen a peg loom before, and wanted to try it.  It seems low tech and very easy.

I made a loom and wove a sample rag rug.  Now I am ready to learn the rest.  

Best way to make headers and footers, or what has worked for others.

Size of peg and space between them.

Will this kind of weaving always be 100% weft faced?

I’ve seen pictures of peg looms to buy, with 3 rows of different size pegs.

Can anyone help me fast forward through the beginner phase?

Here’s the loom I made for a prototype,

Here’s the thread I started in the textile forum

https://permies.com/t/206847/fiber-arts/Peg-loom#1726306