The rigid-heddle loom gets its name from the heddle that is lifted and lowered. This heddle allows specific threads to be isolated in either a slot or a hole which work together to create patterning in your cloth. This loom has gained significant popularity and has become the primary loom for many weavers. With the rigid-heddle loom, the loom’s width determines the width of your piece, so be sure to find a loom that suits your desired projects.
Discover the breadth of possibilities with the rigid-heddle articles, projects, and patterns in this category and throughout Little Looms.
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Season 6, Episode 6: Admiring the traditional bandweaving of her native Sweden, Kerstin Neumüller took her love of weaving a step further and learned to carve small, sweet rigid heddles.
Find string heddles stressful? Pick-up sticks make you panicky? Sara Goldenberg White shows how easy it is to set up your rigid-heddle loom with both!
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Ever wondered what a variable-dent reed was and how it can be used in weaving on the rigid-heddle loom? Learn more about these versatile tools here!
Take a trip to the beach without leaving your rigid-heddle loom with Jenny Sennott's clever beautiful ocean inspired towels.
Learn Elisabeth's tips and tricks for avoiding mistakes while weaving--and some techniques for fixing them when you run into problems.
Learn the history of the Icelandic varafeldur and its links to Vikings and royalty.
Author and designer Betty Davenport loves weaving on a rigid-heddle loom. Find out how she uses these simple looms to create incredible cloth!
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