What is it?
For weavers new to the loom or experienced, this kit will help get you started weaving little loom projects in no time. Once you’ve bought your favorite weaving loom yarn colors, this kit will help weave them into something special! Beyond the Ashford SampleIt Little Loom and its various accessories, we have included two books specifically geared for little loom projects to keep you busy.
Who is it for?
“This is a loom for new and experienced weavers. The perfect classroom loom. Whether you are learning to weave for the first time, want to learn new techniques or sample your wonderful yarns, this loom is fun and easy to use.”
What is included?
This kit includes:
- 1 Ashford SampleIt Weaving Loom, 10″ (25cm) Weaving Width
- 1 accessories bag (1 Ashford SampleIt Little Loom Frame, 1 reed (wood with plastic teeth), 1 warping peg, 2 clamps, 1 threading hook, 2 wooden shuttles, 10 cardboard warp sticks (bundled with two rubber bands), 1 SampleIt loom guide)
- 1 copy of Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom for Beginners and Beyond by Syne Mitchell (2015)
- 1 copy of Weaving on a Little Loom (Everything you need to know to get started with weaving, includes 5 simple projects) by Fiona Daly (2018)
How does it work?
The included instruction packet should tell you all you need to know to get started. For a YouTube introduction of how to use the little loom, please click HERE. For a copy of the manufacturer’s booklet (with guided projects), click HERE.
What you need
You will need to buy your own yarn in order to weave with this kit. See included books and manufacturer’s booklet for suggestions for yarn type.
The Fine Print
- This kit may be borrowed for one week. One renewal is permitted, provided there are no reserves waiting.
- Borrower must be a MVLC library card holder with an account in good standing.
- Must be picked-up and returned to the Ipswich Public Library Circulation Desk.
- The kit will remain on borrower’s account until a staff member is able to check kit condition.
- Fines may be issued for both missing/damaged kit parts or for the loss/damaging of the whole kit. The total replacement cost for this kit is $236.00.
