Dive Deeper - More Information on Inkle and Tablet Supplies and Techniques

Band looms are a fun, easy way to weave narrow warp-faced strips. These bands are found in textile traditions all over the world and can be used as belts, hair ribbons, straps, decorative edging on garments, and more!

The Lofty Band Loom can be used for inkle or tablet weaving. Most weavers new to band loom weaving start weaving inkle bands.

Band looms are used to produce decorative bands of varying widths that are strong and firm. These bands are warp faced, meaning that you see more of the warp yarn (the yarn that is wrapped onto the band loom) and very little of the weft yarn (the yarn that you weave with).

To get started, a cotton yarn such as an 8/4 Unmercerized, or a 3/2 Mercerized, is a nice weight to use for your first inkle woven project.

Read below for a little more information on inkle vs. tablet bands, yarn choices for band weaving, and shuttles.