Inkle

Inkle looms are primarily used to weave bands. Though they have a narrow weaving width, you can create extensive designs and patterns with an inkle loom. Use inkle-woven bands on their own as straps, hatbands, and belts or trim a larger woven piece or garment. You can even sew bands together to create thick and durable fabric.

Find your inkle inspiration with the articles, projects, and patterns in this category.

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Skill Guide: A Weaver’s Guide to Fiber

No matter what loom(s) you love to weave on, understanding the different characteristics of a fiber can help you make better choices when picking yarns for projects.

Give Yourself the Gift of a Weaving Getaway

What’s better than learning to master a new weaving? Doing it among friends, new and old!

6 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Selvedges with Trims

Add extra flair to your selvedges and hems with these terrific trims.

A Celebration of Stripes: Call for Submissions Fall 2027

We're looking for striped projects of all kinds for our Fall 2027 issue—and that includes plaids and checks, too!

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Designing Borders for Pick-Up Bands

Learn tips and tricks for designing borders for your pick-up bands, from simple stripes to more complex color-and-weave designs.

Compose a Masterpiece on Your Loom

After all, a loom is just another type of stringed instrument.

Two Ways to Make Terrific Tassels

Turn loom waste or small bits of extra-special yarns into beautiful, custom-made tassels perfect for trimming handwoven projects and so much more!

An Invitation to Sparkle

Learn three approaches for using metallic threads to weave fabric that literally shines bright!

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Roll the Dice on Your Next Design

Find out how easy it is to kick-start your creativity when you leave your design choices up to chance.

My New Obsession: Three-Color Pick-up on the Inke Loom

Find out how this niche Lithuanian technique found its way to America, and why it’s Christina’s new favorite way to create patterns on her inkle loom.