Double Weave Lunch Pack Set

In our last project post we used a 24″ Harp Forte to weave a blanket that was 45″ before washing. This process is called Double Weave and as the name suggests, we can weave double the width of the loom. However, that’s not the only way to utilize the double weave threading. In this project, one warp will allow us …

Double Weave Part 2 – Weaving the Blanket

In this post we will learn how to weave a small Double Weave blanket suitable for baby or as a light summer throw. Our 38″ wide project will be woven on a 24″ Harp Forte Loom. Please refer to the previous post, Double Weave Part 1 – How to Warp a Second Heddle, to learn how to set up the …

Double Weave Part 1 – How to Warp a Second Heddle

There has been a lot of talk lately about weaving with a second heddle. In this post we will explain how to set up to weave a Double Weave project. We will be making a small blanket on a 24″ Harp Forte. Our finished blanket will measure 38″x 40″ after washing . This means it will be about 45″ x …

Creative Ply Techniques

When you 1st learned to spin, you were probably taught a basic method for creating a 2 ply yarn. You know the one; spin 2 bobbins full of singles and then ply them together using the Lazy Kate that came with your wheel. But have you ever ventured into other methods? In this post we will explore various ways to …

Weavers – Are you Wound Too Tight??

So you have purchased the Rigid Heddle Loom of your choice (a Kromski Harp Forte I hope!) and you have a nice tight tension on the warp. Thanks to the magnetic ratchet and pawl that comes standard on the Harp Forte, it is possible to get a very tight warp. Now you are happily weaving away when all of a …

A Needle Felted Easter!

Spring has arrived here at Kromski North America! Nothing says Spring like Easter Eggs, Lambs, Ducklings and of course the Easter Bunny – or in this case, and Easter Hare. All of our felted animals and eggs are made using Kromski Polish Merino. There are many Felting Packs available, each containing one ounce each of four different colors. Or if you …

Spring Kitchen Towels

One of the most unique features of the Kromski Harp Forte is the built in Warping Board. The removable pegs fit neatly into the back of the frame, saving you both money and space. In this tutorial you will learn how to use the warping board on your next project, or maybe you’d like to warp along with us as …

Great Jumbo Flyer and Bobbin for Kromski Minstrel

Kromski is proud to introduce the Great Jumbo Flyer, specially designed for the Minstrel Wheel. This new Flyer and Bobbin set is available in Unfinished, Clear, Mahogany and Walnut finishes. It has a ratio of 4:1 and 8:1 and the capacity to hold up to 24.8 ounces of fiber! Get Printable PDF instructions for Kromski Minstrel Great Jumbo Flyer and …

Fall in Love with The Great Jumbo Flyer

Kromski is proud to introduce the Great Jumbo Flyer, specially designed for the Minstrel Wheel. This new Flyer and Bobbin set is available in Unfinished, Clear, Mahogany and Walnut finishes. It has a ratio of 4:1 and 8:1 and the capacity to hold up to 24.8 ounces of fiber! We’re so in love with it, that the first project that …

Weaver’s Choice Cowl

Kromski is excited to introduce the new Weaver’s Choice variable dent heddle, designed for the Harp Forte. If you want to see the Weaver’s Choice Heddle in action, check out this video – Kromski Weaver’s Choice Heddle In our last project, we show you how to make a vest using super chunky hand spun yarn. For this cowl, featured in …