Because the Ashford Sampleit rigid heddle loom is inexpensive and compact, it is an ideal first loom. I use one for quick projects and sampling.
Weaving
Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Tips
Rigid Heddle Weaving Tips is a compilation of problems that I, personally, have encountered in teaching rigid heddle weaving or my own weaving experiences.
Buyer’s Guide to Rigid Heddle Looms
Buyer’s Guide to Rigid Heddle Looms outlines things you should consider before you buy a loom. Some features facilitate your weaving and others don’t.
What Is A Rigid Heddle Loom?
What is a rigid heddle? The rigid heddle loom gets its name from the heddle that holds both the up and down warp threads in slots and holes.
Yarn Weight – What does it mean?
No, yarn weight isn’t referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn.
As a beginner knitter or crocheter, one of the most challenging things to figure out is what is a yarn weight, and what does it mean.
Diagonal Weaving on a Square Loom
We will be weaving on the diagonal using the Continuous Strand Method – You create the warp and weave your weft as you go. Diagonal weaving creates a bias-woven fabric. This type of fabric drapes well and resists unraveling.
Rigid Heddle Loom Patterns
Rigid Heddle patterns that will help you increase your weaving skills while creating beautiful garments and accessories for you and your home.
Weaving Looms-Which One is Right for You
Rigid Heddle Loom, Table Loom, or Floor Loom: Which weaving loom is right for you?Before I get into the differences/similarities of the weaving looms, let me give you this comparison.These three vehicles are all modes of transportation but require different levels of exertion on your part.
Rigid Heddle Loom Comparison-Ashford and Schacht
The rigid heddle loom is compact and gives you the satisfaction of being able to weave beautiful scarves, mats, belts, dish towels, tapestries, and more. They are a great way to work up your yarn stash.
