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.

How to Throw a Dye Party

Who loves a party? I know I do, especially if it is a dye party. I have hosted and participated in dozens of dye parties over the years, and I am here to tell you how it’s done.

Call for Submissions: Fall 2024—Best of Both Worlds

For Fall 2024, we’re looking for projects woven using yarn blends—any yarn blends!

Beyond Plain Weave on the Inkle: Part 2, Pebble Weave

Joan explains pebble weave and how it can be used to create fabulous patterns in your inkle weaving.

It Takes Two to Make the Fall 2023 Issue

Learn to mix and match techniques with this issue dedicated to combining weaving and fiber techniques.

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New! Bandweaving eBook for Beginners

Think you need an inkle loom to weave bands? Think again! These looms are helpful, but as this eBook proves, you can weave great bands with or without a loom.

Weave a Band Using a Rigid Heddle

Rigid heddles are wonderful tools for bandweaving, once you know how to use them. Watch an exclusive video featuring Spin Off’s Kate Larson to learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle, no loom required!

Call for Submissions: Summer 2024—Blast from the Past!

Let's get Medieval, Easy Weaving with Little Looms Style!

Beyond Plain Weave on the Inkle: Part 1

Joan Sheridan explains the basics of turned krokbragd, simple pick-up, and Baltic pick-up on the inkle loom in the first part of weaving more than just plain-weave bands.

How to Read a Simple Inkle Draft

Ready to get started with your inkle loom? Here’s how to read basic drafts.

Bespoke Inkle Bands

I enjoyed having a plan in mind for my inkle bands as I wove them, and I find that’s often the case in weaving; an end purpose makes it more fun and interesting.