Weaving Equipment

We are one of the main UK suppliers of Ashford spinning and weaving equipment, giving very competitive prices on spinning wheels, table looms and drum carders. All Ashford products are either in stock or can be supplied within a few days. Send for our full mail order price list or try before you buy in the studio. We also stock peg looms, weaving sticks, shuttles, warp yarns, fibres and acid dyes.

Weaving Equipment Ashford Table Loom

The Ashford table loom is available with either four or eight shafts. The four-shaft loom has the option of adding a further four shafts at a later date. The looms fold flat for easy storage and transport, are lacquered and include a 10 dpi stainless steel reed, threading hooks and 2 shuttles. Extra reeds are available. They are in 3 widths 40cm, 60cm, 80cm. (16”, 24”, 32”)
Loom stands. The optional loom stand has 2 shelves, folds flat and has a four treadle kit for direct tie up.
Hobby Bench. The hobby bench has an adjustable seat height and the seat lifts for storage.

Weaving Equipment Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom

The rigid heddle loom has a strong frame and is very easy to warp and use, available with or without the stand. Includes a 7.5dpi reed. (Other sizes are available), threading hooks, 2 shuttles, warping peg and clamps. They are in three widths. 40cm, 60cm, 80cm. (16”, 24”, 32”). The stand has 2 shelves and a footrest.

Weaving Equipment Ashford Knitters Loom

The knitter’s loom is lacquered, lightweight, portable and folds in half with the weaving in place for transporting or storage. It includes a 7.5dpi reed (other sizes are available), instruction book, 2 shuttles, threading hooks, warping peg and clamps. It is available with or without a carry bag. There is an optional loom stand. They are available in 2 weaving widths, 30cm and 50cm (12” and 20”).

Weaving Equipment Ashford Weaving Frames

Simple to use. Create wall hangings, tapestries, table mats or coasters. Available in 2 sizes. Large 70cm x 50cm (27” x 19”) Small 35cm x 25cm (13” x 9”)

Weaving Equipment We stock a small range of books including the Ashford collection of books on spinning, weaving for knitters, rigid heddle weaving, weaving for the four shaft loom, projects for the eight shaft loom, dyeing and carding,

Tuition. I teach weaving at our Pembrokeshire studio using our four shaft looms, either on a one to one basis or a maximum of two people. You will need to book at least a day’s course to learn the basics, which include, planning and winding a warp, putting this onto and threading the loom, weaving a sampler and learning to read a pattern draft. Charges for a day’s tuition are £50.00, which includes materials and a light lunch.