Rigid Heddle LoomsA rigid heddle loom is a good way to learn how to weave without spending much money. The equivalent of a 2-harness loom, it will allow you to weave light work, such as placemats, dishtowels, scarves, shawls or fabric for clothing. The skills and techniques you learn using a rigid heddle loom are all transferable to other types of looms, including table and floor looms, so start with a rigid heddle loom as a way to learn weaving. Your investment will be low compared to much larger looms, and you will discover the fun of weaving. Unless it comes with the yarn already on the loom (pre-warped) you will need a warping board (or at the very least, warping pegs) to prepare the yarn prior to winding it on (see Loom Warping page). A 4.5 yard, 6-yard or 9-yard warping board is adequate for a rigid heddle loom and you will be able to use it if and when you decide to purchase a larger loom. |
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| WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED WITH A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM: - yarn - 2 or more stick shuttles - threading hook (unless included with loom) - warpings pegs or warping board (4.5 or 6.5 yard) (unless included with loom) - book ("Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaing", "The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving") or video ("Rigid Heddle Weaving") (Nice to have: stand, extra rigid heddles, fringe twister) |
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Select Loom Size Here Extra 4" Heddles Extra 10" Heddles |
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Select Beka Loom Here Select Extra Heddle Here |
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HAR-199A - Yarn Variety Pack(lighter colors) $14.95
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 Folded, the Kromski Harp will store easily or allow you to transport it to workshops, to the cabin in the woods, or to the beach. |
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Kromski Harp Accessories Extra heddles KRO-1616D12 16" 12 dent heddle $33 KRO-1616D10 16" 10 dent heddle $33 KRO-1616D8 16" 8 dent heddle $33 A second set of heddle blocks is available if you decide to use 2 heddles on your loom. KRO-BLO $26 |
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Kromski Harp Floor Stand For those weavers that do not want to hold their Harp in the traditional manner (back end propped against a table edge), the Kromskis now offer a beautiful floor stand. All the pieces have been turned so there is shape and contour to everything, making for a striking piece of woodworking. And note some of the features: your warping pegs (these come with the loom) can be used as ledges on either side of the loom to hold shuttles, hold yarn or to keep other supplies handy. The remaining pegs can be conveniently stored at the bottom back of the loom. Use the stand for weaving, yes, but also for warping, and for storage (your Harp can be folded on the stand so it takes up less space). We are sure weavers will find even more ingenious ways to use the Harp floor stand.
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For extra pick-up sticks (12", 17", 25", 33") please go to the weaving accessories page. |
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KRO-B16 - for 16" Harp (Royal blue) $55 |
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New from the Kromskis THE KROMSKI FIDDLE RIGID HEDDLE LOOM: the Kromskis offer an inexpensive rigid heddle loom for beginners (but really for anyone) with the Fiddle. This 16" loom is easy to assemble (30 minutes) and includes the necessities of weaving:• 10-dent heddle The Fiddle is unfinished. While it does not ship with the dowels to make a warping board, as does the Harp above, you can purchase a set or make your own (holes are pre-drilled on the back of the frame). Also, the floor stand for the 16" Harp above can be used with the Fiddle. KRO-F16 - $131 |
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LEC-2400 - $235 (shipping is extra) LEC-PD6 - extra heddle (6-dent) $25 The Penelope has undergone a number of changes over the years that result in several different lengths for the heddles. If you are buying heddles for an older Penelope, please enter the length of the wood frame for the heddles you now have in addition to selecting dent size at right. |
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  SCHACHT FLIP LOOM Made of maple and hand-rubbed with a Danish oil finish, this loom comes with a 10-dent heddle, table clamps, warping peg, heddle hook, 2 shuttles and instructions. Folds up for storage or transport. Options: trestle stand (pictured above); extra rigid heddles. Suggestion: Good companions for these looms are one warp stick, the book "Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving", the video "Rigid Heddle Weaving", the Beka 4.5 yard, Leclerc 6.5 yard or Beka 9 yard warping board, a tube or two of Maysville cotton warp and a skein or two of Fingerlakes Soft Wool 2-ply light worsted or a cone or two of Harrisville Shetland wool yarn. SCH-FL20 - 20" - $245 (shipping is extra) Trestle Floor stand Extra Heddles for Flip looms (heddles for regular rigid heddle loom above will not fit the Flip) |
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any age or anyone wanting to weave bands, belts or samples. Shuttle included. The 4" loom comes with one 8-dent heddle; the 10" has 2 heddles: a 4" 8-dent and a 10" 10-dent. Good companions for this loom are the book "Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving", the video "Rigid Heddle Weaving," the Schacht or Leclerc Warping Pegs and a tube or two of Maysville cotton warp.
runners, scarves, doll blankets or sew strips together to make placemats, pillow covers, clothing, etc. Made of beautifully finished maple wood, this loom is ideal for beginners or someone needing limited width. Yarn provided is 100% wool. An Oppenheim Portfolio "Best Toy" Award.
LECLERC PENELOPE II: unique in its design, this is a combination of rigid heddle and tapestry loom but the heddle is fixed and cannot be used as a beater. Weaving width is 22" and it stands upright. It comes with the same accessories as "Bergere" above (except for boat shuttle) plus 6 tapestry bobbins and its design allows you to weave several tapestries in a row.
the loom hold the rigid heddle in either the up or down position so that your hands are free to throw the shuttle. Schacht looms have slots in the top of the heddle blocks to hold the heddle firmly in a neutral position while you are warping the loom. They come in 20" or 25" weaving widths. Each loom now comes with your choice of an 8, 10 or 12-dent heddle, a heddle hook, one warping peg, a 12" stick shuttle, instructions and a clamp to attach the loom to a table.