You could also use a natural branch to hang your weave from if you prefer as long as what you use is a few inches wider then your weave.
How to finish off a peg loom rug.
She uses sheep wo.
Strong cotton or linen warp is best however if for wearing use a high twist woollen warp.
Take a length of rag and tie it round the peg at the end of the loom either end and weave the material in and out of the pegs when you get to the last peg simply come back weaving the.
Weave in and out of all the pegs when you get to the end come around the last peg and weave in and out the way back.
Thread lengths of string just over double the length you want your rug to be through each of the pegs and double it back to tie it loosely to it other end.
Maggie from new haven coppice takes us through the process of weaving a rug using an ancient peg loom technique at the 2019 bushcraft show.
Continue until your pegs are full.
Weaving on your peg loom.
When pegs are full pick up each peg and push down the weave onto the strings and replace the peg repeat.
To start off make a slip knot and place it over the first peg.