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 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.

Spice Up Your Weaving with the Summer 2023 Issue of Little Looms

Take a quick tour of the Summer 2023 issue full of projects inspired by food and cooking.

Long Thread Podcast: Kerstin Neumüller

Season 6, Episode 6: Admiring the traditional bandweaving of her native Sweden, Kerstin Neumüller took her love of weaving a step further and learned to carve small, sweet rigid heddles.

The Well-Dressed Pup Collar

Using the commercial collar as her example, Elisabeth Hill found the necessary hardware online and then designed an inkle loom for her proud pup Fiona.

Little Looms at a Whole New Level

Learn all about the new All Access subscription from Easy Weaving with Little Looms, where you’ll have hundreds of projects, books, and videos at your fingertips!

Project Spotlight: Plumeria Plant Hanger

This incredible tablet-woven plant hanger only looks complicated, making it a great project for card weaving newbies!

Viva Magenta! Projects to Celebrate the 2023 Color of the Year

Meet Pantone's color of the year and ten inspiring designs for small looms to get your magenta magic going.

Top 10 Little Looms Articles of the Year

Out of all the posts we put up on this new website, these were the 10 you loved the most.

Upgrade Your Bandweaving Tools

Looking for new tools to make bandweaving easier on your body or simply more efficient? Here are some tools with ergonomic benefits that bandweavers have used for centuries.