Projects on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Album 1
R1
Houndstooth Scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: sport weight cotton yarn : Haute red; sodalite blue Weft: sport weight cotton yarn : Haute red; sodalite blue Reed: 15 DPI Ends per inch: 13 ; Picks per inch: 13 Width: 9” on the loom; Finished: 8” Finished length: 1.8m + tassels
Possibly Scottish in origin, Houndstooth is always in vogue. A classic style statement. Interestingly easy for a beginner weaver too. It can be your great first project.
R2
Woven Organiser Level - Intermediate / Advanced
Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: mercerized cotton 5/2 : radiant orchid; jetset black Weft: mercerized cotton 5/2 : radiant orchid; jetset black Reed: 2 x 15 DPI reeds Ends per inch: 15 EPI in plain area; 30 EPI in pocket area Weave: double weave in pocket area Dimensions: width: 11”; pocket width: 7”; length: 27”
Create pockets without a single stitch and just by weaving. Weave pockets to hold hard disc, USB sticks, cables, pens. You can weave a vanity organiser too! Roll it and carry it in your bag.
R3
21 Colour Twill Sampler Level - Intermediate
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Reed: 2 x 15 dpi reeds Ends per inch: 24 Picks per inch: 16 Width: 22.4” on the loom; 21” finished Weave: 2/1 twill Warp: mercerised cotton 5/2 Colours: Cedar green+ green oak + green glow+ Lavender light+ Radiant orchid+ Honey suckle+ Daisy pink+ Aqua Blue + Scuba blue+ True Blue+ Ultramarine+ Grey+ Pine bark+ Friar Brown+ Solid brown+ Chilli pepper+ Corel red+ Pumpkin yellow+ Daffodil yellow+ Freesia+ Fog Number of ends in each colour: 24; Total: 504 ends Warped for 2/1 twill: totally 3 ends in 2 reeds instead of 4 ends in 2 reeds. Weft: Ne 10/2 black for 1 project and white for 1 project
Twill fabrics have a distinctive appearance, they are durable & wear well.
R4
Random Thoughts Wool Scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply wool black Weft: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply wool assorted colours Reed: 7.5 DPI Weave: weft clasping Width: on the loom: 9”; finished: 8” Weft clasping technique gives you freedom to experiment!
Level - Beginner
R5
Piano Keyboard Scarf Level - Beginner / Intermediate
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Mercerised cotton 10/2 white Weft: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply wool- Natural white; Black Reed: 15 DPI Weave: weft clasping Width: on the loom: 9”; finished: 8” Wear music!
R6
Inkle Umbrella Scarf Level - Advanced
Loom: Ashford Knitters loom 20” Warp: Cotton weaving yarn 20/2- pine bark Weft: Cotton weaving yarn 20/2- marsala (doubled) Reed: 2 x 15 DPI reeds Ends per inch: 30 Picks per inch: 30 Width: 16” on loom; finished: 15” For inkle belt: Warp: mercerized cotton 5/2; chilli pepper, celosia orange & freesia Width: ½ inch Weaving: Weave the inkle bands with about 4” of loose ends on both sides of the band. While weaving on the Rigid heddle loom, weave these loose ends as extra weft along with your regular weft yarn for scarf. One of the many ways of using the woven inkle strap. Create unique scarves or dresses using this technique.
R7
Multi-colour Wool Neck Scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply aquamarine Weft: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply aquamarine Reed: 7.5 DPI Width: On the loom: 9”; finished 8” Simple to weave. Beauty to watch. Soft to touch.
R8
Merino Wool Neck Scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Ashford Mackenzie 4 ply wool- sherbet Weft: Ashford Mackenzie 4 ply wool- sherbet Reed: 10 DPI Width: On the loom: 9”; finished 8” Simple to weave. Soft to touch. Machine washable.
R9 R10
2-in-1 Slub scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: Cotton weaving yarn 20/2 - Daffodil Yellow, Pumpkin Yellow, Dusty Orange. The warp length is set up to weave 2 scarves. Weft: R9: Cotton thick & thin 10/2 – Freesia; R10: Cotton thick & thin chilli pepper Reed: 2 x 15 DPI Ends per inch: 30 Picks per inch: 15 Width: On the loom: 18.5”; finished: 17”
Warp once and weave two completely different looking scarves!
R11
Lion skin scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: Cotton nylon Yoga yarn 8/2: methi, saunf Weft: Cotton yarn 10/2 : saunf Reed: 15 DPI Width: On the loom: 18”; Finished: 16”
Majestic statement.
Level - ?
R12
Colour and Weave Stripe Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply : Pine; natural white Weft: Ashford Tekapo 8 ply : Pine; natural white Reed: 7.5 DPI Width: On the loom: 7”; Finished: 6” Create patterns with ease by arranging colours in warp & weft
R13
Log Cabin Scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Cotton lyocell 24/6 - Green moss; Fern Weft: Cotton lyocell 24/6 - Green moss; Fern Reed: 10 DPI Ends per inch: 20 Picks per inch: 20 Width: On the loom: 8�; finished: 7� It is simpler to weave than it appears! Log cabin is a nice block weave that gives a 3 dimensional look to the fabric.
R14
Portrait Weave Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford Knitters loom 20� Warp: Mercerised cotton yarn 5/2 bleached white Weft: Mercerised cotton yarn 5/2 bleached white & cut strips of printed vinyl/ greige fabric Reed: 10 DPI Width : 12� Use your imagination and weave beautiful portraits of your favorite persons or places!
R15
Felted Marble Scarf Level - Intermediate
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: Cotton weaving yarn- Pumpkin Yellow; Dusty Orange Weft: Cotton weaving yarn- Pumpkin Yellow; Dusty Orange Reed: 2 x 15 DPI Ends per inch: 30 Picks per inch: 30 Width: On the loom: 10”; finished: 9” Weave: plain weave The scarf was felted with needle felting technique using wool fibres on both sides in select areas.
Give a new look to your scarf by embellishing it with wool.
R16
Bell Pepper Scarf Level - Beginner
Loom: Ashford SampleIt Rigid heddle loom Warp: Sport weight cotton yarn- bellpeppers multi-colour yarn Weft: Mercerised cotton 10/2- friar brown Reed: 12.5 DPI Width: on the loom: 7�; finished: 6� Quick & easy to weave. Softness of cotton. Lovely drape
R17
Samba Splash scarf Level - Beginner / Intermediate
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: Sport weight cotton- samba multi-colour yarn Weft: Cotton weaving yarn 20/2: White; Freesia; Green oak; Dazzling blue Reed: 12.5 DPI Width: On the loom: 15”; finished: 14” The colours in the warp yarn were aligned carefully while warping to get the tie and dye fabric effect.
Sporty & cool
R18
Thunderbolt scarf Level - Intermediate
Loom: Ashford Knitters loom 20” Warp: Cotton nylon yoga yarn: azwain Weft: Cotton thick & thin 6/2: Green Yellow, Dazzling Blue Reed: 15 DPI Ends per inch: 15 Picks per inch: 14 Width: on the loom: 18”; finished: 16” Technique: weft clasping Create your own designs easily with weft clasping technique.
R19
Silk pine scarf Level - Beginner/ Intermediate
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: Silk yarn natural Weft: Silk yarn- natural; Emerald green (doubled) Reed: 12.5 DPI (2 per dent) Ends per inch: 30 Picks per inch: 30 Width: On the loom: 17”; Finished: 15” Technique: Weft clasping Modern classic
R20
Cheese Cracker Level - Intermediate
Loom: Ashford Rigid heddle loom 24” Warp: Cotton weaving yarn 20/2: Fog (doubled) Weft: Cotton weaving yarn 20/2: Fog (doubled) Reed: 15 DPI Width: On the loom: 16”; Finished: 15” While warping, use 4 times the number of yarns in slots & holes where texture is required. Follow the same order in weft when weaving Easy to weave. Textured look
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