Ashford Looms
Portability now comes in 2 sizes
Introducing the all-new Ashford Knitters Loom. Fast and easy, this compact loom makes for exciting weaving anywhere, anytime. Fast - from yarn to scarf in two hours, easy - a loom that is simple to understand and operate, and exciting - let your fancy yarns play. The flexibility of the Knitters Loom means you can be weaving in your lunch break, while camping, or when visiting friends. What's more you can take the loom to workshops with the weaving still in place - a revolution in loom design and manufacture.
This is an exciting new way for knitters to make use of all the fancy and funky yarns that are available in knitting stores. It is quick and easy, with the same portability as knitting.
The Loom
The loom is available in 12 in. or 20 in. weaving widths
It comes assembled and lacquered.
New design nylon handles, cogs and pawls.
New chunky wide-eye 7.5dpi - 30/10 reed with large holes and slots. For all your fancy & funky yarns.
Both size looms are lightweight and ultra portable
Kit includes a color step-by-step warp and weave book, warping peg, 2 hooks, 2 clamps and 2 shuttles.
New design nylon warp stick ties keep your warp sticks in the correct position at all times.
Costs: 12 inch $198.00 20 inch $228.00
Accessories
* Loom stands for Knitters Loom 12in & 20in. Sturdy loom stand, easy to assemble and attach, weave anywhere anytime with no table required. Adjustable loom angle for relaxing weaving to suit everyone. Comfortable foot rest and lacquered finish make this the ideal accessory for your Knitters Loom. Costs: 12 inch $85.00 20 inch $95.00
* On the go? Fold the loom with weaving in place. Zippered shoulder bags available for both 12in and 20in looms. 12in $40.00 20in $57.00
* Additional reeds 5dpi, 10dpi and 12.5dpi available for both 12in and 20in looms
Table Looms Take it with you
This is the newest addition to our range of looms.
It's a revolutionary design, and we've had a fantastic response
since it's launch at Convergence Atlanta in July 1998.
One of the most amazing things about this loom is that it completely folds up. The 4 & 8 harness 16" loom fits into a suitcase for easy portability. The loom and stand are sold separately as well as a 8 harness kit and 2nd back beam that you can add later on."
Weaving widths: 16 inch, 24 inch, or 32 inch
Available in 4, 8 or 16 harness
* The overhead beater system means you will always beat evenly.
* Enjoy a large working area.
* Stretch cords automatically return the beater to a position back against the castle.
"There are amazing possibilities with even 4 harness weaving - you’ll be impressed by the scope of this versatile loom!"
Included Accessories
10 dpi stainless steel reed, 2 shuttles, 2 threading hooks.
All Ashford Looms include high quality texsolv heddles in the kits.
There are enough heddles to weave a balanced weave at 10dpi up to 24 inches wide.
More heddles can be purchased at a later date when you move on to finer projects.
Costs: Folding Table Loom
16 inch, 4 harness Table Loom $550.00
32 inch, 8 harness Table Loom $765.00
Contact us for other price combinations
Rigid Heddle Looms unlimited possibilities
16 inch , 24 inch,
or 32 inch widths
available
We recommend the Rigid Heddle to new weavers because it is so easy to use but still very versatile.
You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything.
Ashford has created a new warping process for this loom that can be done by one person and takes only a few minutes - amazing!
Included Accessories
7.5dpi - reed, 2 shuttles, warping peg, 2 threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow color step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet
Costs: Rigid Heddle Looms
16 inches wide $144.00
24 inches wide $165.00
32 inches wide $187.00
Tapestry Loom Art in Weaving
Tapestry has been called painting with yarns.
Weave your own pictures and rugs with our remarkably simple tapestry
loom.
A piece of furniture you can leave set up for your friends to admire.
Warp up in minutes with the unique revolving frame. Double your warp length with a continuous warp.
Available in two sizes - 21" or 40" wide
Adjustable height, rake and leash rod holders.
WEAVING WIDTH:
21" or 40"
WEAVING LENGTH:
26" or 29"
Costs: Tapestry Looms
21 inches wide $480.00
40 inches wide $514.00
Optional Accessories
Hobby Bench
Designed with your comfort and posture in mind. Four position adjustable seat height. Folding seat conceals roomy storage compartment.
Folding seat with roomy storage bin
Cute heart shaped hand holds.
Folding seat with roomy storage bin
Four seat heights
19 1/4"
20 1/2"
22"
23 1/2"
Costs : $210.00
Inklette Loom A portable Inkle Loom
Lightweight, portable and strong with a convenient
cut out for weaving and carrying.
Now you can take your Inklette to class, guild meetings or on holiday.
The loom is only 4 1/2" long and weighs only 1lb 2oz.
Amazing 72" weaving length with pegs 2 1/2" long and 2" tension flap.
Costs: Inklette Loom $53.75
Inkle Loom Creativity plus!
"Inkle weaving is very easy and lots of fun.
The loom is designed to create long, very strong, braids. You can weave quite intricate patterns, and experiment with different types of yarns, beads and colors.
If you are a weaver, you can use the inkle loom to create wonderful trims and tassels for your hand-woven cushions, rugs... It can also be used to make wrist bands, anklets, chokers, guitar straps, dog leads, and a lot more..."
Simple adjustment for warp tension.
WARP WIDTH:
4"
WARP LENGTH:
11' 5''
Costs: $77.00