Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom – 4 Sizes
The simplest way into weaving — with far more creative range than its design suggests.
The Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom is the loom I recommend most often to people who want to start weaving. It is quick to warp, intuitive to use, and produces real cloth — scarves, wraps, tea towels, wall hangings, garments — from your very first warp.
But here is the thing: it does not stop there! Introduce a second heddle, reach for pick-up sticks, weave with handspun yarn, play with colour and texture — and this modest-looking loom will take you to places that feel anything but beginner...
Choose your weaving width
- 40 cm (16 in) — compact, light, and wonderfully approachable. Perfect for scarves, samples, and getting confident with your first warps.
- 60 cm (24 in) — the all-rounder. Wide enough for shawls and wraps, small enough to travel with. My most-recommended size for new weavers who want versatility.
- 80 cm (32 in) — generous and exciting. Opens up wider garments, home textiles, and the kind of projects that make people stop and ask “did you make that?”
- 120 cm (48 in) — for the ambitious. Blankets, wide cloth, floor-length pieces. This is where weaving gets truly serious.
Specs at a glance
- Strong Silver Beech hardwood — built to last and lovely to handle
- Supplied with a 7.5 dpi wide-eye nylon reed
- Direct warping system — quick, logical, and much less intimidating than it sounds
- Compatible with optional second-heddle kits for double-width and more complex weave structures
- Weight from approximately 3.1 kg depending on width
What’s included
- Two table clamps and a warping peg
- Warping sticks and ties
- Two stick shuttles
- Threading and reed hooks
- Learn to Weave booklet
Why I love this loom
This loom is a best seller on my website and the top selling loom I supply - and I understand why. It gives results fast. There is something genuinely thrilling about sitting down with a fresh warp and watching cloth appear under your hands, and this loom delivers that feeling from the very first session.
It is also one of the most expandable looms at this price point. A second heddle kit transforms what you can do structurally; handspun singles look extraordinary woven in; and once you discover pick-up stick patterns, you will never run out of things to try.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a spinner who has always been curious about what happens next, this loom is a wonderful place to start.
Ordering from Spin City
If this item is not currently on the shelf, you can still order it through my website. I will order it from Ashford especially for you, let you know the expected timescale and keep you updated while it is on its way.