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A 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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NEW! SCHACHT CRICKET RIGID HEDDLE LOOMThis compact little loom is great for children or for anyone who wants to weave scarves or other projects 10" wide or less. It measures 11"x18"x6" and weighs just under 4 lbs. It includes 2 stick shuttles, a warping peg, threading hook, 2 table clamps and an 8-dent heddle PLUS 2 balls of yarn for your first project! SCH-10 - 10" loom - $135 Extra 10" rigid heddles - 8, 10, and 12-dent |
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Extra 4" Heddles Extra 10" Heddles |
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GLIMAKRA FOLDING RIGID HEDDLE LOOM The Emilia is a portable, folding rigid heddle loom that weaves 13 inches wide. Rigid heddle looms are a good easy way to learn to weave. This new loom is made of birch, is lightweight and folds for portability. It includes a 10 dent heddle, shuttle, warping peg, two clamps, sley hook and a threader. The heddle is held by brackets, so it is secure for easier weaving and will not topple over when you are weaving. The locking of the loom frame provides a tensioning device which always give you even tension on your warp. Sturdy metal ratchets, with many teeth give you the tension you need. With the written instructions, you can be weaving in a short time. There is a double heddle kit and 8 and 12 dent heddles are also available.
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HAR-199A - Yarn Variety Pack(lighter colors) $15.95 HAR-199B - Yarn Variety Pack (darker colors) $15.95
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The Harp is now the most popular rigid heddle loom on the market. It makes getting started with weaving affordable and quick. Everything you need is included except for the yarn. The Kromski Harp has a warping board integral to its design; turn over the loom and you can make your warp (five yards plus). When you get ready to travel, take your Harp with you; it folds to be more compact (with the warp attached) and fits neatly into the Kromski tote bag (optional). The overall look of the Harp is also striking: European alder wood with a clear finish, lots of turned pieces (NOTE: Harp looms now feature a straight flat top on the heddle, not the curved top pictured below). Your Harp comes with a 10-dent heddle, 2 stick shuttles, a pick-up stick, threading hook, 2 clamps, a warping peg, warping board pegs, the very helpful “warp helper", and a DVD (see below). Options: the Kromski Tote, extra heddles, extra heddle blocks (for weaving with a second heddle) and stands are available separately. Loom sizes: 16", 24" and 32" (actual weaving width is slightly less). Note: the heddle now shipping with this loom no longer has the arch topside as shown in pictures. KRO-1602 16" Rigid Heddle loom - $189 Free shipping within the continental US. Free DVD - if you are new to rigid heddle weaving, help is included with the Kromski Harp looms: an instructional DVD from New Voyager Trading (the Kromski distributor) that will help you assemble your loom (it is easy to begin with) and DVD instructions that will walk you through your first project. From out-of-the-box to completing your first project, it could not be easier.(This 143-minute DVD from New Voyager covers all Kromski products, looms and wheels, and is a good introduction to weaving and spinning). Free with all Harp looms. This DVD is also available separately. NV-VD - $12 |
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 The Kromski loom does double duty as a warping board. Create a small warp or a large one, but you don't need to purchase extra equipment to do it. |
 Folded, the Kromski Harp will store easilyor 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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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 22.5"; it stands upright and is made of Canadian maple. It comes with 2 6-dent heddles, two 28" flat stick shuttles, 2 metal lease sticks, 2 beam sticks with cords, 2 warping blocks, 6 tapestry bobbins and an instruction and weaving book.Its design allows you to weave several tapestries in a row. LEC-2400 - $235 (shipping is extra) LEC-PD6 - extra heddle (6-dent) $25 |
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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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Ashford Second Heddle Kit for multi heddle weaving: includes 2 support blocks for heddle and hardware. Use this kit to double your ends per inch. Heddle is not included. You will need another heddle identical to the one you have. Two 12.5 dpi heddles give you 25 ends per inch! Extra Heddles |
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ASHFORD KNITTER'S LOOM: lightweight (only 3.5 lbs.), foldable and portable. It features a 12" weaving width, ideal for scarves, placemats, belts and small wallhangings. It comes assembled and finished. Includes 7.5 dent heddle, 2 stick shuttles, warping peg & clamp, threading hook and reed hook plus easy-to-follow instructions. A good companion for this loom is "The Ashford Book of Weaving for Knitters" (features scarf projects using fancy yarns). Options: extra heddles (5, 10 and 12.5 dents), stand. ASH-1202 - 12" - $198 (FREE SHIPPING) Also available with padded bag: a dark blue tote bag with front and side pockets for shuttles. The loom/bag combo is now also available with a 20" loom width. ASH-1202WB - 12" with tote bag - $230 (FREE SHIPPING) STANDS are now available for the 12" and 20" looms. ASH-ST12 - stand for 12" loom - $93 (shipping extra) Extra Heddles ASH-1212-D5 - 12" - 5-dent - $22.50 |
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- Two 7.5dpi (30/10cm) reeds will give 15 ends per inch (6 ends/cm). Fits 12" and 20" Knitters Loom ASH-DHK Knitter's Loom Double Heddle Kit... $26.75 |
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Knitter's Loom Double Heddle Kit
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