Pin looms are one of the most accessible and portable looms available to weavers. They come in many shapes and sizes, including squares, rectangles, and even hearts, triangles, and hexagons. Most weavers will end up with multiple pin looms to achieve different shapes, but the 4" square loom is a great place to begin. Just remember that the loom you use will determine the woven fabric pieces you can make with it.
In this category, we've gathered a selection of pin-loom articles, projects, and patterns for you to enjoy.
For the 2019 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, the project that caught my eye immediately was Margaret Stump’s pin-loom woven (Not So) Big Bad Wolf Scarf.
With this issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms, I invite you to put down the phone, turn down the static, and find a reason to take a trip to (or with!) your loom.
Weave a pet—all it takes is a pin loom, a few put-ups of yarn, and a copy of Zoo Crew. While these pin-loom pets are certainly not the same as the real deal, there are a few ways in which they surpass their flesh-and-blood counterparts.
As an added bonus, the project is written so you can weave chevron designs into your pin loom squares using strategically placed floats. The bag would look amazing in simple plain weave, but if you want to up your pin-loom weaving repertoire the Which Way
Artists in cultures from around the world used tiny little pieces of tile to create works of art from simple, figured designs to scenes from famous stories of the time. In her table topper, Gabi uses the same method to create a beautiful bunch of grapes.
I’m writing this one full week before Easter and so far the bunny I’m weaving on the pin-loom is a work in progress. I’ve spent many happy hours weaving pin-loom square
The whip stitch is a great way to join pieces of woven fabric together that creates a nearly invisible seam on the "right" side of the fabric.
Check out Little Looms for some of our favorite things to make for yourself or for loved ones. Weaving is productive in the best sense, giving you something to show for your efforts.
Autumn might even be too late to start holiday weaving but there are some projects that don't take a huge amount of time.
Anne Merrow of Spin-Off magazine shares why little looms like rigid heddle, pin looms, and tapestry looms are perfect for yarn-lovers, beginners, and more!