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 about how basketweave can open up a whole new world of yarn when weaving on the rigid-heddle loom.
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Tapestry artists use hatching to create shading, but hatching is for more than just tapestry. Other weavers—especially rigid-heddle weavers—can use hatching for next-level color-change effects.
For this fall issue, we're looking for projects inspired by time spent in the woods and forests.
Think plain weave is boring? Think again! Adding interesting textured yarns, color-and-weave patterns, and the like help ensure your plain weave will be anything but plain.
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Weaving with two heddles is more than double the fun! Try it with this skill guide.
Learn a bit more about frequent Little Looms designer and Weave Together 2025 instructor Angela Tong.
Don’t wait for the holiday season to weave for Thanksgiving and beyond! Start weaving now while it’s too hot to go outside, and you’ll be ready to go once it’s finally October.
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With this brand-new eBook, weave up some mug rugs to brighten up your table with these projects from three of Long Thread Media’s magazines.
