The Mark Crouse Weaving Jig 

TIPS FOR USING YOUR NEW THREAD JIG:

Make a tape collar on the left side of the spot where you want to start your weave. Cover this collar with double stick tape. Cut all your threads to the desired length. You can cut all of your threads at the same time by wrapping them around the same object to the desired length, and then cutting. Attach the threads to the double stick tape, starting with the center thread. i.e. If your weave is 20 threads wide, start with thread 10. Lay the threads side by side on the tape so that they are touching each other. Slide the threads into the slots of the right jig with the thread in the matching slots. i.e. thread 10 will be in slot 10. The distance between your jigs depends on the size of your weaves. Most patterns can be done with a 4-inch spread. If I have an 80 step weave, the distance between my jigs is 5 inches.  After you have all the threads in place, secure them with tape to prevent them from pulling loose.

STARTING YOUR WEAVE:

You have to secure your weave threads with your background or wrapping threads by wrapping a band of approximately 15 threads over your weave threads.   End with all your weave threads facing up and in clear sight.

If you are using a left list, start with the threads numbered in the first line to do your weave. i.e. the first line is “3,4,5”. Take thread #3 out of slot 3 in the right jig and place it into slot 3 the left jig. Repeat this procedure with threads 4 and 5. Turn the rod one full turn away from you.  Your left weaving threads are now above your wrapping threads. Continuing with this example, the second line in the left list reads “4,5”. This would mean that you will have to bring thread #3 back to your right jig, place it in slot 3 and turn your rod one full turn away from you. This completes step two.

Repeat this process for the remaining steps of your weave.

Remember, a weave is something that you can’t rush. So take your time and keep checking to make sure that you are using the correct threads. Unfortunately a mistake is usually not seen until you have completed the weave.

Happy weaving and best regards,

WEAVING JIGS IN USE

These jigs are made of American Poplar to match both models of hand wrappers.

These jigs have been designed with a routered center groove along the bottom. This makes sure that your rod is always in line with your jigs, even when you are pulling on the threads.

These jigs can hold up to 60 threads in either spool size A or D.  The foam strips for holding the thread are cut wider than most jigs to help keep the threads tight and straight on the rod.