This is probably the most detailed and complete video I have seen about warping a loom from back to front. Each step is carefully documented - including how to tie the various knots. It's a hard process to learn all by yourself, but I do think it could be done using Peggy's video. Highly recommended. ( )

This workshop thoroughly explores the process of dressing a loom by yourself, from back to front. After discussing the materials and tools that will make the job easier, Peggy Osterkamp divides the warping process into 6 easy steps. 62 minutes

Warping the Loom From Back to Front
Peggy Osterkamp
Running time: 62 minutes
Website: click on the title of thread to get to DVD website

So often, as an experienced weaver, I’d normally take a pass on viewing a DVD with this title since, in my mind “I know how to warp…. why waste my time”. Wow, you’d think I’d learn! This is the 2nd DVD this year that I found valuable tips - that I will begin incorporating into my next warp that I wind!

The DVD includes:

Listing the tools needed for warping your loom
Project planning
Winding the warp on a warping board
Winding with 2 crosses –
a raddle cross (groups of threads) and a Weaver’s cross (every other thread)
Using a counting string - crochet
Color-coding the ties
Removing the warp from the board with a kite stick
Loading the raddle
Directing the warp to the back of the loom while winding
Beaming the warp.
Crank and yank – tightening the warp on the beam when winding
Adding paper / packing sticks - while winding the warp
Using lease sticks
Threading heddles
Threading the reed
Problem solving
Tying the warp to the apron bar

The DVD provides clear concise close up camera shots to visually explain what is being discussed.

The loom used for this DVD was a Schacht Baby Wolf.

Warping the Loom From Back to Front would be an awesome DVD for a beginning weaver needing to learn how to warp their loom, a refresher on warping your loom back to front and for an experienced weaver for picking up new tips and tricks, as myself. I highly recommend this DVD.