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What makes this loom work so well for first-time weavers?

We tried to think of everything. (We did pretty well.)

Most looms that make weaving easier and more powerful, like rigid heddle looms, can be complicated and time-consuming to set up. And relying on traditional drafts to make patterns can add another layer of difficulty (it did for me). We wanted a loom that would be simple and fast to set up, as well as interesting and satisfying to use — right out of the box.

Our beginner-friendly features:

Set up in minutes, not hours Just wrap the warp around the keeper slots and the teeth and pop in a pattern bar. No knots, no threading individual heddles, no tie-ups, no calculations.

Full how-to videos and written instructions Our videos, sampler instructions and written directions are like a mini course to get you up and running.

Clear pattern logic at your fingertips Turn the pattern bar between rows and the design builds itself, row by row. You see exactly what's happening and can vary the pattern in real time - no deciphering complicated drafts.

Beginner to expert in one tool Start with plain weave, then graduate easily to more complex patterns like twill, monk’s belt and krokbragd.

Compact and manageable Intentionally designed for tabletop or lap work. Real creative horsepower with lower investment of time, space, expense.

  • "I never leave reviews, but this product is very special. Bought this after my kids used it at a local art studio and raved about it. Brought it on a ski trip with us and they are wanting to stay in and weave instead of ski (oops!) Kids are ages 11, 9, 6-- believe it or not the 6 year old is the most focused and careful in her weaving! Watching them think through the patterns and troubleshoot mistakes is incredibly rewarding, and the products are genuinely beautiful."

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  • "This loom is one of the most brilliant small tools for weaving. It is easy to use and turns out a good patterned project every time."

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  • I love this little Loom because it's so easy to set up and so accessible for everything from beginners to advanced weavers. This loom is absolutely ingenious because it has turned a fairly complex heddle setup into a simple bar. Weaving for everyone!!"

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  • "I was expecting to like and enjoy it, but nothing prepared me for just how lovingly created these looms are, how easy they are to operate, and how much fun I would have weaving minutes after taking them out of the package."

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Our starter kits have everything you need to complete your first weaving, including tools we’ve sourced specifically for this loom.