Background The Toika ES unit connects to your computer using a USB cable. However, the internal chipset of the ES emulates a serial port, and the correct driver must be present and started otherwise your weaving software (Weavepoint or Fiberworks) will not detect your ES unit and will not go into loom control mode. Sequence…
This video from Toika shows you how to thread the heddles, sley the reed and then weave with a Toika ES+ computer controlled loom. A note for beginners: don’t use this bouclé yarn on your first project, it’s not as easy to work with as it appears in this video.
Tow Linen is made from the short fibres left after the long flax fibres have been removed to be spun into line linen. The resulting yarn has a more textured appearance and feel and is not consistent in thickness as slubs are made with the shorter fibres as it is spun. Tow linen can be…
Garnhuset fine linen is wet spun from long fibres. We stock this lovely range of line linen in finer counts in 3 weights. Smooth and strong; both the singles and plied yarns in these finer counts are suitable to use as warp and weft. Consider these yarns for weaving heirloom pieces such as napkins, tablecloths…
Toika have published two videos for Siru owners. Warping Siru Finnish language, but very easy to follow. Weaving with Siru Music soundtrack.
Toika metal stretchers (temples) are strong, slim and help you achieve an even width on your weave with neat selvages. Take care of the sharp points and remember to move the stretcher before advancing the warp. Put the point protectors back on before storage. Here is a YouTube video showing how to use a metal…