Tube and Tiny Tube Loom

The Anchor
	Run the end of your thread through the anchor hole. (Some of the newer looms will have 2 holes. You will only use one. The second hole is for left handed people.)
	Tie a knot to secure the anchor. The space between the two edges is your work space and is where the beads will be as you work
The First Warp Thread
	Hold your loom with your index finger up. Wrap the thread up over the index finger, down and around the loom.
	Run the bobbin under the thread between the anchor and the index finger.
	Bring the bobbin around and begin pulling the thread into a half hitch.
	Pull the half Hitch tight against the loom.
	You will want to tie a good knot on the first warp thread to secure your work. Run the bobbin over the thread, and bring it through the inside of the loom
	Bring the bobbin out and through the loop that formed
	Repeat again, coming up through the loom and over the thread.
	Bring the bobbin out and through the loop that formed Give the first warp thread a good tug... better to double check the knot now. If it is loose , pull the thread tight again and repeat the knotting.
The Warp Threads
	Hold your loom with your index finger up. Wrap the thread up over the index finger, down and around the loom.
	Run the bobbin under thread between the anchor and the index finger
	Bring the bobbin around and begin pulling the thread into a half hitch
	Bring each warp thread up to the edge of the loom. Do not make them too close together or too neat. It needs to be fairly loose spacing. Once you get your beads on, it will become more organized, but too little space will make your work hard to turn.
	Add on the desired number of warp threads. This will be one more than the number of beads you will be using. The warp threads create a "parking space" for each bead in each row. Notice how the warps are not spaced evenly, this is how it should look.
The Last Warp Thread
	After you have half hitched your last warp thread, you will want to tie a good knot... just like you did on the first one.
	Cut a length of thread from the bobbin(any length you are comfortable working with.) Thread a needle onto the thread. Run your needle up under the last warp thread.
	Pull the thread up and form a loop. Run you needle through the loop, and pull thread tight. Repeat again, running the needle under the last warp thread in the opposite direction.
The First Row
	Turn the loom around, so the half hitches are at the top. Pinch the threads between your index and thumb.
	Pull the threads up until the half hitches line up against the edge of your workspace.
	String on the amount of beads you need. Run the needle under the warp threads to the opposite end of the loom. "Park" each bead in it's space and run the needle through to the other side. Make sure the thread will be laying on top of the warp threads.
	On the first row, you may want to do a few beads at a time. The thread laying under and over the warp threads are called weft threads.
	When the first row is complete, push the beads up to line up with the edge of the work space.
	You will have gaps and spaces. This is a good thing! It means you will have enough "play" in your threads to turn your work easily.
	Pull the weft thread tight, to bring the beads close together.
	Once you have your beads in place, you will want to organize your warp threads. This is done by scooting the either left or right.
	Spread the warp threads out as far as the go, vaguely in a fan shape. They will line up as you work and be spaced to the sized bead you are using. Sometimes I use a darning needle to manipulate the thread. You can easily lift the threads by wedging it under and lifting.

Weaving the First Section
	String on the desired number of beads. Run under the warp threads. Push the beads up into their parking spaces.
	Run your needle through all the beads, over the warp threads.
	Pull your thread through the beads.
	Push the beads up... lined up with the last row. Work enough rows to fill your workspace.
Clearing the Workspace
	To clear your workspace for the next section, cut the anchor thread.
	Pinch the warp threads just below the beads and push up and over the edge.
	Work your way across the row, pushing the up.
	Line the rows up along the edge of the work space.
	Repeat filling the work space and clearing it until you run out of room. There should be a gap between the first and last rows.
Ending a Repetitive Pattern
	When you are almost to the end, you will want to check for space. Measure the amount of space.
	Push your last rows back over the work space.
	Measure how much of pattern will fit in the space left to work.
	Work the pattern the desired number of rows.
	You can add in a new feature or fill with a solid color to compete loom work. tie off your thread.
Removing Your Work from the Loom
	Slide work off the loom. Squeeze the loom (gently... it is plastic!). Slide your work off the loom.
	Lay the loom work in the palm of your hand. Cover it with your other hand. Rub your hands together (like you were warming them up in winter)
	This will adjust all the warp threads so there is no more gap. TA DA! (You didn't quite believe me did you?!) If you didn't leave a gap your work will look like corduroy, having ridges where the rows are fighting for their own space.
Sewing Your Bag Closed
	Line the rows up, at the bottom of the bag where the thread is coming out. Run your needle under the edge warp threads, between the rows.
	Pull your thread through until you have a loop. Run your needle through the loop and pull the loop closed
	Repeat the process across the bottom of the bag.
	When you reach the opposite side, run your needle through a row of the beads.
	Run it all the way through to the top of the bag
Edging the Top of a Bag
	Your thread should be coming out of the top bead in your row. String on 6 beads. Run your needle under the edge warp thread, 2 rows away. .
	Pull the thread tight. Run your needle up through 2 of the 6 beads just added.
	String on 4 beads and run under the warp thread 2 rows away.
	Run back up through 2 beads of the 4 just added.
	Pull the thread tight. Repeat the process all the way around.
	When you reach the end, string on 2 beads.
	Run down through the very first 2 beads of edging. Run your needle under the edge warp thread.
	Run back up though the first 2 beads
	Run your needle through the 2 beads running across the top.
	Run down though the next 2 beads and into the body of the bag. Tie off. Add a strap and enjoy.