Bits of weaving wisdom, tips, and tricks, occasional ranting and raving, as well as Schacht Spindle news and views, by Time to Weave author Jane Patrick.


Friday, May 23, 2008

Sneak Preview—The Cricket Student Loom



I’ve been playing around with crickets. Not the insect, but our new Schacht Cricket Student Loom. We’ve designed this nifty, compact little loom for the school market, but I think any weaver who wants a compact loom to take along will love weaving on this honey of a loom. I even wove (always pushing the deadline) in the car last week on my way to visit Brown Sheep in Mitchell, Nebraska.

This loom will come with all the equipment needed for weaving, including shuttle, threading hook, warping peg, table clamps, and instructions. We should have The Cricket ready to ship this fall, in plenty of time for holiday gift giving.

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7 Comments:

Blogger em said...

What a cute little loom - perfect for the garden or summerhouse!
Margaretha

May 26, 2008 1:13 PM

 
Blogger Beth said...

Will it be at TNNA?
Just curious.

May 29, 2008 6:42 PM

 
Blogger Jane Patrick said...

Beth, yes we'll be featuring our new little Cricket loom at TNNA and Convergence.

June 1, 2008 7:48 AM

 
Blogger dorothy in wyoming said...

Do you have any idea of a possible price range? My granddaughter is so wanting her own rigid heddle loom. The Cricket looks perfect.

June 10, 2008 8:10 AM

 
Blogger Jane Patrick said...

We're excited to be able to offer the Cricket Student Loom for $135 retail. It'll include all the equipment needed to warp and weave along with two 50-gram balls of Brown Sheep Nature-spun worsted weight yarn.

June 15, 2008 2:51 PM

 
Blogger Jane Patrick said...

Cynthia, the Cricket has a weaving width of 10" and will come with an 8 dent reed; 10 and 12 reeds will be available. Dimensions are 11"w x 18"l x 6"h, and weight is just under four pounds.

June 30, 2008 9:41 AM

 

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