Ashford Rigid Heddle Reed-Special Order
Ashford Rigid Heddle Reed-Special Order
We stock many of the heddle sizes. This page is all the sizes available to order that can ship with a new loom or order if were currently out of stock of the size you need.
Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails.
Rigid Heddle reeds come in 16, 24, 32 and 48 inch widths. Knitter's Loom in 12, 20, or 28 inch.
NOTE: $20 shipping oversize charge added to the 48” Reed. One time charge, if you order multiple sizes in this length get refund. Leave us a message when ordering to remind us.
Ashford has two different Rigid Heddle Looms. The standard rigid heddle loom which does not fold. And The Knitter's Loom which folds.
RIGID HEDDLE DOUBLE HEDDLE KITAdd a Second Heddle For multi heddle weaving. Kit includes two support blocks that are easy to attach as your rigid heddle has pre-drilled holes. Instructions for weaving with the two heddles and patterns are included.
Buy another reed (identical to the one you have) and you will double your ends per inch. For example two 12.5dpi (50/10) reeds will give you an amazing 25 ends per inch (100/10)!
EXTRA HEDDLES Reeds are available for differing yarns. 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 or 15 dpi.
DPI: Dents per inch or number of warps per inch.
2.5 or 5 dent use with Thick, lumpy yarns.
7.5 dent use with thick or fuzzy yarns, brushed mohair and worsted weight yarns.
10 dent, use for medium weight yarns, like sport or DK.
12.5 or 15 dent, use for thin warp yarns, fine work. Lace yarn or fine cotton.
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Metric Sized, translated to Dents Per Inch.
2.5 dpi (10/10cm)
5 dpi (20/10cm)
7.5 dpi (30/10cm)
10 dpi (40/10cm)
12.5 dpi (50/10cm)
15 dpi (60/10cm)