Harrisville DesignsPegloom

The loom was purchased as a Christmas gift for my daughter and has been a big hit.

My son is in kindergarten and always wants to help me knit when he sees me knitting. So I thought weaving would give him a way to get his fingers into some fiber in a way that would be satisfying (not too frustrating or slow-going). His interest has been fleeting so far, but I keep it around for when the mood strikes. He does show an interest from time to time.Meanwhile, I have had a jolly good time with it! I'm enjoying it's mobility, and am currently working on weaving with big chunky lopi yarn (100% wool), then sewing two panels together into a small pouch, then felting it. I think the possibilities are endless with this device.Beware: if you weave too tightly, you will achieve an hourglass-shaped piece at the end, so it's worth youtubing a video on beginning pegloom weaving or something like that to keep the tension even. Likewise, any peg loom with this design but larger than this would be very hard to manage--it's very hard to prevent that hourglass phenomenon if the loom is too big.Also, the yarn that comes with this loom is nice, although the colors may not appeal to everyone (naturally). A good local yarn shop (or an on-line one if need be) could provide lots of inspiration. The loom itself is nice quality, providing a wonderfully aesthetic experience for learning to weave. I must say, I feel proud that this beautiful product was made in the USA.)And one more thing: this might make a nice gift companion for a book called Weaving the Rainbow.

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This is an excellent starter loom for children or adults! I bought it for myself to make mini art wall hangings, found in such books as "On the Loom" or "DIY Woven Art". The loom is sturdy and easy to use. The quality is much better than similar looms I've seen at this price point. I suggest purchasing a metal weaving needle Susan Bates Steel Weaving Needle, 5-Inch to replace the included plastic one. You'll also need a shed stick, but any short ruler, house paint stir stick or similar flat/smooth item will do.

I'm glad I bought two of these. In working on the first, I can anticipate the challenges my grand daughter will encounter. It will be most satisfying when we actually bring the weaving to completion, but it will take time and patience to make that happen.