Ashford Katie Loom

The Ashford Katie Table Loom is a compact, fully functional eight-shaft loom designed for weavers who want the versatility of multi-shaft weaving in a portable format. With a 30cm (12in) weaving width and folding design, it is particularly well suited to sampling, workshops, courses and travelling, without limiting the range of weave structures you can explore. 

Despite its compact size, the Katie offers all eight shafts, opening up an enormous range of possibilities for experimenting with patterns and more complex weave structures. Smooth levers make shaft selection easy, while the overhead beater automatically returns to position. The beater can also be flipped up and out of the way to provide easier access when threading.

One of the Katie's biggest advantages is its portability. The loom folds with your weaving still in place and weighs approximately 6.5kg, making it easy to take to weaving groups, workshops and demonstrations. A padded zipped carry bag with shoulder strap is included.

Features

Shafts: 8
Weaving Width: 30cm (12in)
Reed: 10dpi stainless steel reed included
Heddles: 320 Texsolv heddles included
Material: Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish
Weight: Approximately 6.5kg (14¼lb)
Included: Two 36cm stick shuttles, threading hook, warp and cross sticks, cardboard warp sticks, Learn to Weave booklet and padded carry bag
Assembly: Supplied fully assembled and lacquered

Ideal For: Eight-shaft weaving, sampling new weave structures, workshops, weaving courses, travelling and anyone wanting the capabilities of a multi-shaft loom in a compact format

The Ashford Katie is a particularly good choice if you want to explore eight-shaft weaving without committing to a larger loom. Small enough to travel with but capable of producing genuinely complex woven structures, it's an extremely versatile loom for learning, experimenting and sampling.