Last Updated on February 2, 2023 by Cheryl Moreo
Rigid Heddle Weaving Books
Rigid Heddle weaving books were rare when I first started weaving. Now, Rigid Heddle Weaving books are readily available to help you learn your new weaving art.
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Below is my list of books that are my go-to rigid heddle weaving books. Further discussion about the books follows the list.
- Hands-on Rigid Heddle Weaving by Betty Linn Davenport.
- Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell.
- The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving by Rowena Hart
- Weaving Made Easy by Liz Gipson
- Handwoven Home by Liza Gipson
- The Weaver’s Idea Book by Jane Patrick.
- Woven Style for the 15″ Rigid Heddle Loom by Tamara Poff
Getting Started
Known as the recommended book for learning to weave on a rigid heddle loom, Hands-on Rigid Heddle Weaving was the first book I purchased. Betty used a Beka loom in the book, so my first rigid heddle loom was a Beka loom. This book is a little outdated but does contain the necessary instructions. My copy of this book is in the red binder. The book was so well used that it came apart, and I had to punch holes in it and put it in the pictured red binder.
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell. This book will advance you into warp-faced patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns, wire, and conductive thread. For a beginning weaver, this is an excellent instruction manual.
Projects
The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving by Rowena Hart. This book has more techniques and guidance on working with colors and creating garments.
Handwoven Home by Liza Gipson. Again, Liz Gipson brings you many ideas and patterns for your rigid heddle loom.
Advanced Techniques
The Weaver’s Idea Book by Jane Patrick. This book is considered a weave-structure book of patterns and techniques. This book is for weavers who already know the basic setup and weaving on a rigid heddle loom. It is a great reference book for advanced weaving patterns.
Woven Style for the 15″ Rigid Heddle Loom by Tamara Poff. Tamara combines weaving with knitting, sewing, or crochet to create beautiful garments.
CrazyShot- Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom
Learn how to weave overshot with a rigid heddle loom.
What kind of reference library do you have?
- Books?
- Digital Books?
I collect both.
Other blogs I have written on rigid heddle weaving:
Buyer’s Guide to Rigid Heddle Looms
Weaving Looms: Which One is Right for You
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I started weaving just this year – got a rigid heddle loom for Christmas and got Hands-on Rigid Heddle Weaving to help get me started. I’ll definitely check out those other books in the future when I can afford to get some more books.
They are all great books. You local public library may have some of the books. There are several weavers who make informative You Tube tutorials.
I have The Weavers Idea Book and find it has plenty of useful information even though I weave on looms with shafts rather than rigid heddle looms.
Jane Patrick always has lots of great techniques. I was a Schacht dealer for over 20 years. Schacht’s website has a project area that has lots of tips and patterns. https://schachtspindle.com/project-archives/
Thanks I’ll take a look ?