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The new Sonata Flyer Head is a breeze to use with a pre-assembled maiden and spindle. Comes ready to attach to the wheel post with the twist of a single knob, just like the original Sonata design. The ball bearing spindle offers an incredibly smooth rotation while spinning. Our innovative magnetic flyer attachment means that you can change bobbins in …
Here’s a fun and different medium for your next weaving project. This scarf is woven with strips of fleece fabric. It’s a bit different to work with due to the inherent stretch, but at the same time, it’s also very forgiving because of it’s ability to bounce back. And the color possibilities are nearly endless! The resulting scarf will be …
If you’re like most of us, you are now realizing just how quickly the holidays are approaching! Here is a super quick project that can easily be done in just one weekend. Let’s start with the yarn. Our hats are made with a bulky spun Polish Merino wool. This was spun on the Kromski Sonata. The finished yarn is 2 …
This easy Double Heddle project is just the thing to welcome Fall. With open sides and cotton yarn, it’s enough to ward of a light chill, yet not so heavy that it can’t be warn indoors. And it makes a great project for those wanting to try the double heddles for the first time! For this project you will need …
October is the perfect time to purchase a Kromski Spinning Wheel. Imagine having 2 pounds of FREE Polish Merino Wool and a Kromski exclusive Mug delivered with your new wheel! With 7 different wheels to choose from, there’s sure to be one that fits your style. Each wheel is available in Unfinished so that you can customize it to fit …
Kromski North America has created a new felting kit for you! This Needle Felted Pumpkin Kit includes everything you need to create these adorable pumpkins. We’ve included the wool, 7 felting needles, foam pad, needle protectors and more! Nervous about trying to need felt? Don’t be! When you follow along with the full color instructions, you will be thrilled with …
It’s Summer and the weather is hot, too hot perhaps to think about wearing a scarf. Yet you may be searching your closet for a nice light accessory that can be worn on a somewhat cooler summer evening. When you own a loom like the Kromski Presto or the Harp Forte, you are not limited when it comes to options …
Weave a thick plush towel on your rigid heddle loom – it’s easier than you may think! Take a look at this quick video to see the technique in action. https://youtu.be/MZtZLIoDBDA For this project, we’ve used the 16″ Presto loom with the 8 dent heddle and some worsted weight cotton yarn. You will also need a dowel long enough to …
Theo Moorman technique uses tie-down warp threads to lock in a secondary weft, allowing the weaver to create a vast array of freehand designs. Unlike inlay weaving, this method holds the pattern weft on the surface of the weaving. In other words, the reverse side of the fabric will show only the plain weave. Look at the image below. The …
