
Penelope
Penelope is a robust band loom made from a beautiful blend of Wood and 3D Printing, with added Carbon Fiber and Precision Steel Linear Rods for military-grade reinforcement of critical parts. Band looms are a hybrid between an inkle and rigid-heddle loom, and are capable of weaving narrow bands with the use of a heddle or tablet cards. Penelope is perfect for weaving thin scarves, belts, shoe laces, camera/purse/guitar straps, and mug rugs (coasters).
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How to Purchase
These looms are sold in batches in our shop. Once we know a batch is almost ready, we will make a post to our Blog to announce the date and time for the Shop Update. We highly recommend subscribing to our blog so you can be notified when we make announcements about shop updates. To subscribe head on over to our blog and click the Log In/Sign Up button.
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Cost
$189
What’s Included with the Penelope
- Penelope
- Apron Rod
- Raddle
- Shuttle
- 12 Wood Square Tablets
- Tesolv Apron Ties
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Product Details
Materials: Birch Plywood, 3D Printed ABS and TPU, Carbon Fiber, and Texsolv.
Dimensions: 16”L x 7.5”W x 7”H (40cm L x 19cm W x 18cm H)
Weight: 3.5lbs (1.6kg)
Maximum Warp Length: 5-yard with screen separator on Warp Beam, infinite with Back Clamp
Warp Width: 5 in (12.7cm)
Maximum Heddle Yarn Weight: (DK (#3) Thin Heddle) (Worsted/Aran (#4/ #5) Thick Heddle)
Maximum Tablet Yarn Weight: Worsted/Aran (#4/5)
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Penelope Heddle Accessories Kit
Each accessories kit comes:
- 2 heddles (your choice of 1 Large & 1 Fine Gauge, 2 Large Gauge, or 2 Fine Gauge)
- Heddle Threading Holder
- Threading Tool
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Special Exclusive "Daedalus Wings" Band Shuttles by Jeri Brock
Available in Cherry or Maple in both Small (5 inch) and Large (7 inch).
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Weaving Tablets
All tablets are sold in sets of 12.
- 3d Printed Daedalus Square Tablets 2.5"
- 3d Printed Daedalus Triangle Tablets 2.5"
- Wooden Tablets 2.5"
- Buffalo Horn 2"

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More About Penelope
To learn more about Penelope and to see the manual check the Penelope page.
Our Recommended Supplies
Click here to see a list of our Recommended Supplies.
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Recommended Resources
Videos
How to Use a Warping BoardTablet Weaving for the Absolute Beginner
Pattern Software
http://twistedthreads.org/
https://www.carolingianrealm.info/PatternGenerator.phpWebsites
http://malarkycrafts.com/
http://tabletweavers.org/
https://jumaka.com/2019/02/card-weaving/
https://littlelooms.com/
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Recommended Books
Books
Card Weaving by Candace CrockettInventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell
A Tablet Weaver’s Pattern Book by John Mullarkey
Tablet Woven Accents for Designer Fabrics by Inge DamThe Techniques of Tablet Weaving by Peter Collingwood
The Weaver’s Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom by Jane Patrick
The Weaver’s Inkle Pattern Directory: 400 Warp-Faced Weaves by Anne Dixon