Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom
The Rigid Heddle loom is recommended to new weavers because it is so easy to use but still very versatile. You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything.
Video - warping an Ashford Rigid Heddle loom
The rigid heddle loom requires some finishing and assembly. For a similar rigid heddle loom that is ready-to-go-out-of-the-box, see the Knitters Loom
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Ashford rigid heddle loom
Includes 7.5dpi - 30/10cm reed, 2 shuttles, warping peg, 2 threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow colour step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet.
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With two handy shelves and foot rest. Comfortable weaving position and height. The loom can be easily removed from the stand.
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Reeds for Rigid Heddle Loom
The Rigid Heddle Loom comes with a 7.5 dpi reed. These other sizes will allow you to weave even larger, more textured yarns (the 5 dpi reed) or medium to medium fine yarns (10 dpi or 12.5 dpi reeds).
fast dispatch and reasonable or free postage 
Note that items over 61cm/24" are outsize for my usual first class and usually travel by a parcel service.
UK only
Second Heddle Kit for the Rigid Heddle Loom (new style)
Enjoy experimenting with more complex patterns. You will need another reed identical to the one you have. (Kit does not include loom or reeds.) Two 12.5 dpi reeds give you 25 ends per inch! Fits all sizes of rigid heddle looms.
Stick shuttles
Sold in pairs, so the price you see is for two shuttles.
Fringe twister
Finish woven projects with a fringe or twist yarn for embellishing, edging and jewellery.
Reed hook
Thin flat hook for hooking yarn through reed.
heddle threading hook
Long angled metal hook with handle for hooking yarn through heddle.
Warping Frame - 11 Metre
Strong frame with pegs set firmly at regular intervals. Makes up to a 11m (37ft) warp. Includes warping instructions and diagram for crosses.
Hobby Bench
- Folding seat conceals roomy storage compartment
- Solid Silver Beech hardwood to match your wheel or loom
- Four-position adjustable seat height - 49cm (19.3ins), 52cm (20.5ins), 56cm (22ins), 60cm (23.6ins)
Fibre
A range of fibre from wool to exotic and luxury fibre for spinning, dyeing, felting: wool, silk, alpaca, cashmere, mohair, camel, yak and angora ready to spin. Also raw fleece
Spinning wheels
A range of Ashford Spinning Wheels delivered quickly to your door. I usually have some second hand spinning wheels listed.
Magazines and cards
Why not add one or two to your order? These cards, hand made by Jules of 'Always with a Heart' feature a textured sheep. Perfect for Christmas for your friends or for the spinner / knitter in your life. I now stock Selvedge magazine and Yarnmaker magazine.
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Spinning cotton, free eBook
Have you spun cotton? Did you know that it grows in natural colours as well as white?
This free eBook from SpinningDaily gives us some history, some tips for spinning the very short fibre with some patterns.
