Harrisville Designs Style B Laploom

by Harrisville Designs

Product Features

• 100% pure wool weft yarn
• 1 ounch of cotton warp string
• 1 tapestry needle and 2 6-inch stick shuttles
• 2 wooden shed sticks
• Illustrated Instructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 2 x 19 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000IV3X
• Item model number: F384-AZ
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,990 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #23 in Toys & Games > Arts & Crafts > Craft Kits > Sewing
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

As kids weave and create textile projects they're proud to keep or give as gifts, they'll be learning math and design skills! How crafty, indeed! With this simple, sturdy, authentic hardwood lap loom, your kids can learn basic techniques for weaving tapestries, wall hangings, bags, pillows, place mats, purses, and more. The larger of the Harrisville Designs two lap models, this Size B loom measures 14.5 by 18.5 inches. Like the Size A loom, it's built with slanted nylon pegs and comes with enough cotton warp string and 100 percent virgin wool yarn to weave one project. Also included are basic weaving tools, including a stick shuttle, a large blunt tapestry needle, and two shed sticks. In addition, a 16-page booklet provides information about the history of weaving, as well as instructions on basic technique. Winner of Learning Magazine's Teachers' Choice Award, this loom is recommended for children ages 7 and older, although preteens will probably need adult help to get started. --Joan DeClaire

Product Description

A simple and practical way to learn to weave.

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Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Warped Weaver, November 16, 2010

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Palma Beckett (ALPINE, TEXAS, US) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Harrisville Designs Style B Laploom (Toy)

I purchased this as a tool for my daughter in law to learn how to do tapestry weaving. The size and structure are perfect for learning the different techniques; its portability is excellent. Overall, it works beautifully for my objectives.

It will function quite nicely for anyone wanting to learn standard weaving techniques on a budget. It also would be a good product for making handwoven placemats and other items for use in the home.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Revisiting an old hobby, July 5, 2011

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zenturtle - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Harrisville Designs Style B Laploom (Toy)

I used to make wall hangings as a child with homemade looms. I recently met someone who weaves huge items and after seeing photos of her work my interest in weaving was renewed. I like the simplicity of these looms but do have some comments. Firstly, the frame is wood with plastic pegs. A screw in each corner holds the frame together but mine is a bit loose. I may need to tighten later. Instruction booklet is well written, read all the way through before starting because there are tips later on in the booklet. Parents please note that every other row you must insert a second flat shed stick into the loom. It's not complicated, just takes time so be aware if your child may not have patience to do this.
My only complaint is I ordered the bigger size B loom and in the photo on Amazon it showed yarn in orange, yellow and reds so I bought a refill yarn kit called Sierra because it was black and red and I thought it would be nice to have both but when my loom arrived I see the size B comes with the black and red yarn and the smaller sized A has the oranges. So now I'll have two black and red items :( I don't know where the photo came from but it should be corrected!
The manufacturers website shows the correct colors but I didn't go there until after I got my loom. I would also recommend spending $10 more to get the Wonderloom. It helps push the yarn down evenly.
This loom is a good size for making place mats.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Lap Loom!, January 7, 2010

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Chicmama3 - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Harrisville Designs Style B Laploom (Toy)

It may seem a little more expensive than other children's looms, but it's well worth it. You'll find that it's very sturdy and the perfect size for purses, etc. My 9 year old loves it!