The rigid-heddle loom gets its name from the heddle that is lifted and lowered. This heddle allows specific threads to be isolated in either a slot or a hole which work together to create patterning in your cloth. This loom has gained significant popularity and has become the primary loom for many weavers. With the rigid-heddle loom, the loom’s width determines the width of your piece, so be sure to find a loom that suits your desired projects.
Discover the breadth of possibilities with the rigid-heddle articles, projects, and patterns in this category and throughout Little Looms.
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Learn what equipment and tools you really need to get started weaving on a rigid-heddle loom.
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Add shapes, pops of color or texture, or areas of complex patterning just about anywhere in your weaving using inlay.
Discovering unwanted floats in your weaving can be frustrating. Learn how easy it is to fix these skipped warp threads on or off the loom.
Do you really need to hemstitch, and are fringe twisters worth the investment?
Stephanie Flynn shows you how to wind your shuttle for a more efficient—and enjoyable—weaving experience.
Once you learn to use a warping board and the indirect warping method, you'll open up a whole new world of rigid-heddle weaving.
Open up a new world of weaving and design with this trio of techniques from the Spring 2026 issue.
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Mix and match techniques and create four different bread bags to store your sourdough with care.
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Improve your pick-up skills with these beginner-friendly towels designed by Jenny Sennott in two different—but equally delicious—colorways.