Rigid Heddle

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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Love the Simple Life (and Loom)

One of the joys of small looms is that they can slow down the weaving process, allowing us to experience the threads in all their beauty.

Complex Cloth, Simple Loom

A rigid-heddle loom is a simple loom perhaps but you can weave interesting cloth on one.

Weaving Epiphanies and Rigid-Heddle Weaving

My "Aha!" moments while watching Liz Gipson's video workshop on rigid-heddle loom weaving.

Top Ten Reasons I Love My Rigid-Heddle Loom

In honor of my lovely little rigid-heddle loom I have composed this list of the top ten reasons I love rigid-heddle looms.

Simple Loom, Lovely Cloth

Rigid-heddle looms may look like a toy to outsiders but that is hardly the case.

Pick-Up Sticks on Your Loom

Deborah shares her passion for creating decorative cloth on the rigid-heddle loom using just a pick-up stick