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.
Your loom needs to be warped to weave, and warping your rigid-heddle loom has never been easier than with the direct-warping method. Learn what you need to know to get started direct warping and check out our new free minicourse on direct warping today!
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Did you know Elisabeth Hill’s inspiration for the Brown Bag Lunch Set in Little Looms Spring 2025 came from an old issue of Handwoven? Learn more about the original project—and the “paper” bags it inspired.
On the rigid-heddle loom, Susan E. Horton designs gorgeous towels and napkins that have all the drape and absorbency of a floor loom–woven towel but with much less time spent warping.
Want to weave pick-up lace on the rigid-heddle loom? Make sure you pick the right yarn for the job.
Did you know that you can use the clasped-warp technique with more than just plain weave?
Love the look of woven iridescence but don't think it's possible on a rigid-heddle loom? Think again!
While they aren’t magic, here are two gorgeous medieval-inspired table runners sure to impress.