Rigid heddle weaving

Choosing your first rigid heddle loom project can determine if you keep weaving in the future. Choose this free project to start weaving!

Soft Plaid Recently, I started learning how to use the rigid heddle loom through Craftsy’s class Rigid Heddle Weaving by Angela Tong. If you are looking for a beginner class, or are needing a…

Those simple handwoven cotton dish towels were made using a rigid heddle loom. The pattern is easy and perfect for beginner weavers.

It is sometimes presumed that the rigid heddle loom is a plain weave loom. This is because, at it's most basic, it is a two shaft loom, and plain weave is woven on two shafts. While it's true that plain weave is often woven on a rigid heddle loom, it's capabilities for weaving patterns can

A new weaver takes us on her odyssey from dishcloths to statement scarves.

How do I get the yarn on the loom? It's not nearly as complicated as you might think. Warping a rigid-heddle loom is particularly easy and fast. Here, I demo...

Using a pick-up stick with a rigid heddle loom can create visually and physically interesting weavings. Learn how to use pick-up sticks!

This page is all about the weaving of Houndstooth dishtowels with 8/4 cotton. It covers everything you need to know about their pattern.

I have done a double width weaving project! It was a bit hard at the beginning, but it became easier and more fun later. I think that my next double weaving project will go more smoothly. I’l…

Rigid heddles are wonderful tools for bandweaving, once you know how to use them. Watch an exclusive video featuring Spin Off’s Kate Larson to learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle, no loom required!