Weaving, Spinning & Braiding Kits

Kumihimo Round Braid Kit

This is the best kit out there with which to learn the centuries-old art form Kumihimo (koo-mee-HEE-mo), a Japanese word for a braided cord.  Braided cords can be used for jewelry, eye glass cord, cell phone loops, lanyards, light pulls or curtain ties, clothing, key chains, leashes, zipper pulls, binding, decoration, costumes...there's no end to uses for intricate braided cords.

Kit includes a 6 inch diameter KumiLoom, the best Kumihimo disk available, 8 bobbins for wrapping your cord around to maintain correct tension, an easy-to-understand 12 page booklet written in English, and an assortment of strands of multi colored cotton yarn to get you started. Ages 10 and up.

With clear easy-to-follow instructions, Sarah Swett helps children find out how much fun it is to weave using everything from their hands to cardboard to a portable loom assembled from ordinary plumbing parts. (Adults can try too!) Make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful projects including note cards, friendship bracelets, rag dolls, treasure pouches, dog collars, belts, shoelaces and a West African blanket. Hardbound.

The ancient art of weaving is creative, fun, and as easy as... over, under, over, under. A traditional form of handwork that helps develop fine motor control, finger dexterity, concentration and basic math skills. Make wallhangings, purses, magic carpets, mug rugs, doll blankets, doll house rugs, coasters and more.  Set includes a sturdy 7-1/2" x 10" hardwood loom, wool yarn, cotton warp, weaving needle, and complete instructions. Made in the USA. Ages 6 and up.

Classic Pot Holder Loom Set

Children and adults can weave practical, natural fiber potholders for  home, gifts. or to sell as a fund-raiser for your school, church or club. The Classic Potholder Loom is made of sturdy metal and the peg design holds the loops securely so they won’t slip off while weaving. One of those wonderful old fashioned inventions still popular and useful today. Also included are custom-sized (not too big or too small) 100% cotton loops, crochet hook, weaving hook and illustrated instructions. Extra loops in bags of multicolors available in two sizes. Made in USA. Ages 6 and up

Wool Loops

Ready for something really special? Try the wool loops for an extra thick and beautiful potholder. One big bag is enough for 3 projects in assorted colors. Great fun for finger knitting, too!

Weave treasure bags, pouches, little purses, sachet pillows and more. The design of the simple, yet beautiful hardwood handloom allows you to weave bags without having to sew any seams. When woven, they simply slip off the loom, edges are already finished! This lovely weaving kit comes with a 4.5"x5" hardwood handloom, a handmade 6" wooden weaving needle, a detailed instruction booklet and 100% cotton yarn in assorted colors. Click here for extra cotton yarn. Made in USA. Ages 7 to adult.

Children love to watch as you transform fluffs of wool into yarn. Set includes Ashford's Classic Spindle (a good all round bottom whorl spindle for beginners and spinners making medium weight yarns), white and dyed unspun wool roving and a comprehensive instructional leaflet so you may learn how to spin!