Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom, for Beginners and Beyond

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This complete guide to rigid-heddle looms explores their full potential with a surprisingly broad array of techniques and projects—featuring step-by-step photography leads readers through the warping and setup process.

Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics—how to select a loom, set it up, and get started—to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry.

Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.

This complete guide to rigid-heddle looms explores their full potential with a surprisingly broad array of techniques and projects—featuring step-by-step photography leads readers through the warping and setup process. Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifet...

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5 reviews
Linda Boyetchko
May 1, 2026
Thorough. Explains techniques and patterns and charts and measuring very well. Enjoyable colour theory section. Touches on variety of yarn types. Suitable for beginners and seasoned weavers in the instruction given. An easy read. Down to earth language. Thank you, happy weaving!
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About the author

Syne Mitchell, author of Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom, teaches rigid-heddle weaving nationwide at conferences and private workshops. She is the host of the podcast, Weavecast, that features interviews with weavers and other artists from around the world.

 
Syne Mitchell, author of Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom, teaches rigid-heddle weaving nationwide at conferences and private workshops. She is the host of the podcast, Weavecast, that features interviews with weavers and other artists from around the world.

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