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There are many kinds of looms. The most complicated of these are floor looms, which are operated with the help of pedals and hand cranks. There are far fewer table looms, they are also much smaller-many are even portable-and they are affordable. Despite their large size, these wooden looms can produce a variety of items, from napkins to baby blankets. They are also easy to master, so they are a good way for beginners to familiarize themselves with ancient weaving techniques. Before you know it, you will indulge in this beneficial and relaxing art form. Below, we will review our favorites to help you choose the product that suits your needs.

This luxurious loom from Beka fiber craftsmanship is at the top of our list due to its functional design, elegance and price. Lightweight and strong, it is made of beautiful hard maple wood. It can be assembled and folded flat in a few minutes for easy storage or transportation. Both beginners and experienced weavers can develop their skills on this loom. There are many strong plastic teeth (100 teeth per tooth) on the beam of the loom, so you can control the tightness of the weaving and adapt The thickness of the yarn. We also like that you can adjust the angle of the stand to the most suitable position for you.

This small loom made of stunning silver beech wood comes from Ashford, a textile equipment manufacturer in New Zealand. It is half the size of a Beka loom and is an excellent choice for making scarves, hand towels and tablecloths as well as knitting samples. It is worth noting that this loom uses double healds (a set of metal wires used to separate and guide the warp threads), allowing you to use finer yarns more flexibly and weave more patterns. The wooden structure is unfinished, so you may need to smooth it with wax or other sealants to get a first-class weaving effect.

This loom is another compact option, designed for novice weavers (especially young weavers). It is made of relatively durable wood and looks like a toy, but it is a fully functional machine capable of making wall decorations, scarves and other small artworks. Children and adults can use it to learn the basics of variety weaving, and more experienced weavers can use it to sample textures, patterns and colors.

The Schacht Spindle Company is known for its hand-knitting equipment, which is carefully manufactured, partly in part, in a factory in Colorado. Cricket is one of its best-selling products, made of high-quality maple wood, an excellent loom for beginners and expert weavers. This 15-inch version is a good intermediate size, allowing you to take on all kinds of weaving projects while being small enough to be carried on the road. It is very user-friendly, and Schacht has an online video library that you can check to familiarize yourself with this loom. Think of it as a small investment that can help you expand your skills no matter where you are in the knitting journey.

The second largest loom on our list is a great choice for those who want to try the art of weaving but are not sure if they are ready to invest in higher-priced products. It is made of smooth beech wood and has a woven width of nearly 20 inches, allowing you to create large and small works of art, from wall hangings to placemats. It can be assembled in a few minutes, although the instructions contained therein may be a bit difficult to decipher. The adjustable stand may also be a bit wobbly, but all in all, this is an excellent value-for-money loom.

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