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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Every time I break out the rigid-heddle loom I’m re-reminded of exactly how versatile it is, and not just because it’s so portable. It’s so easy to use it to create lace and texture in your weaving—more so than on a floor loom.
Learn everything you need to know to get started on your rigid-heddle loom with this special eBook from Schacht.
Watch this short tutorial from Jane Patrick's video, Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom.
Although direct warping is easy and quick sometimes it's good to know how to use a warping board with a rigid-heddle loom.
One of the joys of small looms is that they can slow down the weaving process, allowing us to experience the threads in all their beauty.
A rigid-heddle loom is a simple loom perhaps but you can weave interesting cloth on one.
My "Aha!" moments while watching Liz Gipson's video workshop on rigid-heddle loom weaving.
Rigid-heddle looms may look like a toy to outsiders but that is hardly the case.
