Weaving looms

Looms come in all sizes from handheld looms to huge freestanding ones. Some looms are fairly small, and easily mastered, and can even be used by children. Larger ones tend to be more complicated, but also have more detailed options. The width of the loom is what determines the width of whatever is weaved, whereas the length is more controlled on table looms and can be longer on a floor loom.

There are many weaving kits available; these will often include a book with a pattern to follow, yarn, shuttles, a reed hook, a threading hook, and bobbins. Weaving loom parts can easily be found and replaced in the event a part breaks or is lost.

Weaving without a loom is also possible; finger weaving has been done for years. All it takes is yarn and a dowel (or stick) to tie the yarn to. The dowel or stick will have to be placed somewhere it won’t move, the yarn is tied to the dowel and the strands are woven together. Patterns for finger weaving can easily be found.

When thinking of buying a weaving loom, there are several things to consider. First of all, what do you plan to weave? Rugs, tapestry; how large a piece do you intend to weave; how much space is there for your loom; how much experience do you have with weaving looms; and of course, how much are you willing to spend? Another helpful tip would be to buy a loom you can find parts for or get serviced locally.