--- product_id: 11993477 title: "Sample It Rigid Heddle Loom - 8 in by Ashford" brand: "ashford" price: "AED 30" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/11993477-sample-it-rigid-heddle-loom-8-in-by-ashford store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Sample It Rigid Heddle Loom - 8 in by Ashford **Brand:** ashford **Price:** AED 30 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sample It Rigid Heddle Loom - 8 in by Ashford by ashford - **How much does it cost?** AED 30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/11993477-sample-it-rigid-heddle-loom-8-in-by-ashford) ## Best For - ashford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ashford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ashford wanted to make a loom that is inexpensive, compact and cute without sacrificing function. 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. Just add yarn! This is the perfect gift for a new weaver. Anybody can weave on this wonderful little loom. The 20cm (8") weaving width allows you to sample all your favorite rigid heddle patterns, textures and colors. So compact, it is only 2.5lbs. The loom is made from beautiful solid natural Silver Beech timber and has strong handles, ratchets and clicker pawls so your warp never unwinds unintentionally. Also available are 5, 10 and 12.5 DPI (20, 40 and 50/10) reeds so you can weave fine to textured yarns. Specifications - 20cm (8ins) weaving width - Only 1.1 kg (2.5lbs) - 7.5 DPI (30/10) reed - 2 shuttles - Double ended threading hook - Warping peg - Clamps - 20 page colour step by step weaving booklet - Solid natural Silver Beech timber - Strong handles, ratchets and clicker pawls so your warp never unwinds unintentionally. - Also available are 5, 10 and 12.5 DPI (20, 40 and 50/10) reeds so you can weave fine to textured yarns. ## Images ![Sample It Rigid Heddle Loom - 8 in by Ashford - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EPBC-CkcL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What size reed does this comes with? Thanks** A: You are welcome. I bought an additional 5 dpi heddle when I got the loom. I've got a Kromski 24" Harp (which i love) and I use a 5 dpi heddle on that for weaving scarves with bulky yarn, so having the same size heddle on the smaller loom for making samples seemed like a good idea. The 7.5 dpi of the Sample It (I think Ashford is the only one who uses that size heddle) is close enough to my 8 dpi Kromski heddle to make sampling similar. And though I've only used the Sample It for samples so far (I just got it 3 weeks ago), I do plan to use it for weaving scarves as well -- it's really the perfect size for that. **Q: Can this be warped by a single person or do you have to have a helper?** A: I do it by myself. Ashford has a good video of the Sample It loom and the gal shows a technique for a single person warp, where she wraps the yarn around and around her elbow to take up the slack. I do a variation of what she does and it works quite well. So, yes, one person can do it without a helper. It's a great little loom, very well made. **Q: is it large enough to weave a long scarf** A: Yes, you should be able to do a long scarf with no problem. I made one about 5 feet long, but it will hold even more length than that. It's a great little loom. Very sturdy and easy to use. **Q: Did anyone have a problem putting this together? The screws for the pawls and ends of the rollers are too big and I haven't been able to get them in.** A: As I recall, the screws were difficult to get screwed in, but I did finally manage it. I don't have great hand or shoulder strength anymore and it was a chore, but I did get it all put together correctly with effort. It's a great little loom! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful No regrets *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015* When making the selection I passed on the children’s loom in favor of one that rolled the fabric produced. I wanted easy handling so the process would be enjoyable. Unexpectedly, I found the entire weaving process from warping to weaving and finishing to be a pleasure. Yes, that even included assembly.Assembly was much easier than I expected. I was, at first, intimidated but after I oiled the pieces and read the instructions – several times – I felt comfortable and my special needs child – limited intelligence - helped with the oiling and assembly. Very easy peasy and yes: fun. The pieces did need further sanding and the sand paper was provided. It was not a chore, but peaceful and calming to so. The pieces felt good in my hands; they are well crafted and look splendid; which made the process a pleasure because it felt good to handle. These little details matter.Simply outstanding loom for anyone who wants to learn and get started. The size is perfect for portability and for what I want to achieve which are 6 to 8 inch strips. Everyone in my family loved the scarfs I produce and wish I had gotten a wider loom.I quilt, and purchased this loom for my special needs son for him to have something to do other than watch Taylor Swift on You Tube. His attention span in limited to four rows at a time, but I am hopeful that he will over time stick to it longer. The real problem is that I haven’t stopped using it. Now everyone in my family has a scarf which came in handy during the blizzard in Washington DC this January 2016.Warping the loom solo is no problem. I do it all the time. Products can be made as long as you desire and I have scarfs 6 feet long; which is a lot of fun as people love wrapping themselves in it. It only comes with one reed 7.5 dent for average sized yarn and quickly you will wish you had additional sizes and additional shuttles. It came with two shuttles but four would have been ideal for my pleasure. The price was right for a first timer unsure about weaving in general. I am fully self-taught – since December 2016 - using just the guidance provided as part of the loom which teaches a few basics. I produce a foot of material on the loom in under an hour. So a six foot scarf was created in five hours including the set-up of warping. Warping is about 45 mins. In an afternoon you produce a useable and delightful end product. I hope to incorporate my weaving into art quilts and eventually garments just for fun.Bottomline: you get a real loom for a reasonable price and can produce useful products. Yes, when you want width, such as a blanket, you will have to join your strips together which is a work of art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This little loom is a real gem *by M***F on Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015* I'm a knitter in a slump who ordered this loom as a fun way to keep working with fibers. I love this loom so much that I may no longer think of myself as a knitter who weaves, but rather a weaver who knits! There are several reasons to love this loom: (1) Compact size. Even though it doesn't fold, (I don't expect to travel with a loom any time soon), it takes up very little space. (2) Ease of use. Very easy to assemble. I did it myself with just a couple screwdrivers. Note that the wood is unfinished. It's sanded smooth as silk but it's recommended that you seal the wood. I used a furniture paste wax. Applied it, went out to dinner, and then came back and buffed the wood with a soft cloth. Easy peasy. (3) Easy to warp. It uses a single peg method that's quite easy to learn. I recommend this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0aFlG7294w Watch it a couple times and you'll have the process down pat. (4) The 8" weaving width is perfect for scarves and easy to sew strips into larger pieces of cloth. (5) Can weave with heavier or lighter yarns. I've warped with anything from a sock weight to a worsted weight yarn with the heddle that comes with the loom, and I ordered a different heddle to warp with even lighter weight yarns. (6) Value. There are cheaper looms, but this one has a number of features (like the rigid heddle and the locking ratchets) that make this loom far more than a toy. It's an inspiring tool that's sure to spark your imagination.Overall, this is a great loom for anyone who wants to try weaving without investing too much money. I also recommend purchasing the book Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom (Syne Mitchell) if you want to expand beyond plain weaving. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Start Your Weaving Adventure Here! *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015* This is my first loom! It is easy to warp using the Ashford instructions on YouTube. Very well made, and not difficult to assemble. I treated the wood with Tung Oil, which worked just fine as a finish.The heddle that comes with the loom works well for worsted weight yarn, if you want to weave something finer or bulkier, you will need to purchase another heddles available on Amazon.The perfect loom for a beginning weaver.Highly recommended! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/11993477-sample-it-rigid-heddle-loom-8-in-by-ashford](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/11993477-sample-it-rigid-heddle-loom-8-in-by-ashford) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*