Abstract: A circular loom is provided for constructing a looped woven article with integrated warp elements; a method of constructing a looped woven article utilizing a circular loom.

Abstract: A handicraft weaving loom with improved usability is provided. The weaving loom includes a main body having a pair of edge portions that are spaced apart from each other in a predetermined first direction. Each edge portion extends elongated in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The weaving loom further includes a yarn catch member provided with a yarn catch portion for holding threads in parallel. The yarn catch member is detachably attached to one of the two edge portions.

Abstract: A bead weaving tool includes a plate member having a planar bead mounting surface for bead placement. The plate member has a pair of thread holding portions mutually spaced across the bead mounting surface for holding a plurality of threads separately. The plate member also has a pair of thread support walls protruding from the bead mounting surface at positions close to the thread holding portions, respectively. To hook one end and the other end of the respective threads, first and second thread hanging portions are provided.

Abstract: A device for making a woven article from a plurality of strings includes a base, a post, first and second engagement devices and a stabilization device. The base has a plurality of slots formed therein. The first engagement device engages first ends of the strings and is fixedly attached to the base and fixed relative to the slots, thereby fixing the first ends relative to the base. The second engagement device is fixedly attached to the base and includes a plurality of slits each configured to secure a corresponding one of the strings. The slots formed in the base are disposed between and spaced apart from the first and second engagement devices. The stabilization device is removably engageable with a selected one of the slots and is configured to engage a selected portion of the strings between the first and second engagement devices to restrict twisting of the strings.

Abstract: A device for making a woven article from a plurality of strings includes a base, a post, first and second engagement devices and a stabilization device. The base has a plurality of slots formed therein. The first engagement device engages first ends of the strings and is fixedly attached to the base and fixed relative to the slots, thereby fixing the first ends relative to the base. The second engagement device is fixedly attached to the base and includes a plurality of slits each configured to secure a corresponding one of the strings. The slots formed in the base are disposed between and spaced apart from the first and second engagement devices. The stabilization device is removably engageable with a selected one of the slots and is configured to engage a selected portion of the strings between the first and second engagement devices to restrict twisting of the strings.

Abstract: A platform for linking elastic bands together to form bracelets, anklets, necklaces and jewelry products has a circular platform having a plurality of substrate stations for retaining elastic bands in a semistretched configuration. An interlinking utensil allows a user to make cross-linked jewelry products which can be worn around a wrist or other area of the body. The substrate stations may be aligned in one or more rows.

Abstract: A beading loom includes two side supports spaced apart in a lateral direction, and a plurality of shafts rotatably connected to the supports. The shafts include first and second thread fixing shafts, and first and second thread supporting shafts. Each of the first and second thread supporting shafts includes first and second thread supporting portions elongated in the lateral direction. In each thread supporting shaft, the first and the second thread supporting portions are provided at different positions in the circumferential direction of the shaft. Each of the first and the second thread supporting portions includes a plurality of grooves arranged at a pitch in the lateral direction. The pitch of the grooves of the first thread supporting portion differs from the pitch of the grooves of the second thread supporting portion.

Abstract: A supplementary beater used with a handloom for constructing a fabric weave, and an associated method of use thereof. The handloom includes a warp beam, a harness for supporting and controlling warp threads, a reed defining a shed and disposed adjacent to the harness for supporting warp threads, and a shuttle for passing weft threads, one at a time, into the shed. The supplementary beater is adapted for manual insertion into the shed and for the purpose of providing an undulating weft pattern in the fabric weave.

Abstract: Weaving apparatus for use in weaving threads into a woven structure includes a base including a retaining structure, a support portion removably engaging with the retaining structure, and a first insert engaging with the support portion. The first insert includes an upper portion defining a receptacle, and a second insert includes a base having an upper portion and a wall projecting from a lower surface of the upper portion. The second insert is positionable in engagement with the first insert by positioning the wall of the second insert at least partly into the receptacle of the first insert. A weaving platform is operatively positioned between the first and second inserts and around at least part of the wall of the second insert. The weaving platform includes slits around its circumference adapted to secure threads during use of the apparatus for weaving.

Abstract: Weaving apparatus for use in weaving threads into a woven structure includes a base including a retaining structure, a support portion removably engaging with the retaining structure, and a first insert engaging with the support portion. The first insert includes an upper portion defining a receptacle, and a second insert includes a base having an upper portion and a wall projecting from a lower surface of the upper portion. The second insert is positionable in engagement with the first insert by positioning the wall of the second insert at least partly into the receptacle of the first insert. A weaving platform is operatively positioned between the first and second inserts and around at least part of the wall of the second insert. The weaving platform includes slits around its circumference adapted to secure threads during use of the apparatus for weaving.

Abstract: An adjustable knitting and weaving hand loom includes differently shaped elongate sections. Tabs and channels connect the sections to form a closed frame by connecting adjoining sections in end-to-end abutment. The tabs and mating channels form sliding joints between adjoining sections. Each of the sections is provided with a series of substantially uniformly spaced holes or bores. End-most holes through the tabs and the channels are aligned when the axial tabs are fully slidably mated within associated axial channels. Pegs are dimensioned to be received both within aligned end-most holes at each slip joint and intermediate holes. The pegs are inserted into aligned end-most bores or holes function both to secure yarn during knitting and to lock the axial tabs from inadvertently separating from mating axial channels by movements along the direction of insertion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using a bead weaving device for assisting manufacturing by jewelry makers and facilitating the positioning, stringing, cross-weaving, peyote chain maille, and accurate sizing for but not limited to necklaces, bracelets, and other hand woven beaded products. The bead weaving device includes the following components: an inclined sizing plate optionally including an imperial-measure graduated scale and/or a metric-measure graduated scale, a brass toggle half securer, a stabilizer, a support base and removably couplable peyote block attachment and a support arm. The support base of the device is adapted for use on the lap of a user or on the surface of a substrate such as a table.

Abstract: A bead stringing apparatus that enables the user to quickly restring pre-strung beads, of the type that are on temporary strings, commonly available in bead stores. The connectors on the apparatus pull both ends of the temporary string in a taut position over an open work space. This aligns the pre-strung beads automatically along the temporary string allowing them to be restrung easily by a permanent string or wire. The user can quickly resting rows of the pre-strung beads by putting their wire through the aligned holes and when the wire exits a row of the pre-strung beads the user can add in other loose beads on their wire to go in and between the pre-strung beads. This allows the user to create infinite designs and patterns of beadwork. The open work space around the pre-strung beads provides flexibility and ample room for the newly incorporated loose beads to hang down onto the permanent wire out of the way of the beading process.

Abstract: An adjustable knitting and weaving hand loom includes differently shaped elongate sections. Tabs and channels connect the sections to form a closed frame by connecting adjoining sections in end-to-end abutment. The tabs and mating channels form sliding joints between adjoining sections. Each of the sections is provided with a series of substantially uniformly spaced holes or bores. End-most holes through the tabs and the channels are aligned when the axial tabs are fully slidably mated within associated axial channels. Pegs are dimensioned to be received both within aligned end-most holes at each slip joint and intermediate holes. The pegs are inserted into aligned end-most bores or holes function both to secure yarn during knitting and to lock the axial tabs from inadvertently separating from mating axial channels by movements along the direction of insertion.

Abstract: Two layered beads (B) arranged between two neighboring warps (tx-1) and (tx) are woven by inserting a weft (yx) through center holes (2) of the beads in (B) in a forward direction or in a backward direction and turning the weft (yx), around one of the warps (t). A two layered beaded fabric is obtained by repeating the movements of the weft (yx). A three layered beaded fabric can be obtained in the same manner as the two layered beaded fabric.

Abstract: A loom includes a first fork, having a first interchangeable anchor point for a cord; a second fork, having a second interchangeable anchor point for the cord; and a base to retain the first fork and the second fork at generally perpendicular angles to the base. The first and second anchor points are positioned so as to provide an area for a user's hands to be inserted underneath the cord and between the forks to allow the hands to manipulate jewelry items into the cord. A tall fork and a short fork support the attachment points perpendicular to the base. The interchangeable anchor points are selectable between dowels and threaded warp bolts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and kits for making knotted string accessories. One embodiment of a device comprises a base having a substantially planar surface with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis. A securing member is connected to the substantially planar surface proximate to the first end and is configured to secure a first end of the plurality of individual strings. An elongated holder is connected to the substantially planar surface proximate the second end and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and comprises a plurality of raised portions positioned along the elongated holder and extending outward from the substantially planar surface in close proximity to one another, wherein adjacent raised portions are configured to retain individual strings. An embodiment of a kit comprises the device and a plurality of string for use with the device.

Abstract: A new and unique innovation in the art of bead weaving on a loom by eliminating the numerous remaining ends of the warp threads which, in other methods, must be woven back into the finished project. The innovation results in having only two remaining warp threads instead of many. The innovation also provides a new method for adjustment of the project length through the use of a “floating” rear vertical upright tailstock.

Abstract: A paper weaving kit (100) has a box-like body (106). A top of the body (106) forms a weaving aid (107). A crimping apparatus (108) is mounted at one side of the body (106). A removable sheet tearing apparatus (109) is slidably mounted within the body (106) at a front end of the body (106). The sheet tearing apparatus (109) can be used to tear strips of paper from a sheet of newspaper or the like. This strip is then fed through the crimping apparatus (108) which crimps fold lines in the paper strip. The paper strip is then folded about the fold lines to form a weaving element. number of weaving elements are mounted side by side on a support panel (112) on the weaving aid (107). These are clamped against the support panel (112) by clamp (115) and thus form a number of juxtaposed warp weaving elements extending down the support panel (112). Weft weaving elements can then be woven through the warp weaving elements on the panel (112) to form a woven panel of paper weaving elements.

Abstract: The beading loom with a removable warp thread cartridge has warp threads mounted in a cartridge that is removably received in a frame of the loom, allowing the user to bead the threads in a conventional manner, but without having to wrap the threads on the loom manually. Once finished with one beading product, the user may then remove the cartridge from the loom and replace the beaded project with a fresh cartridge of warp threads. The frame has an elongated base having an adjustable length along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A loom and method of weaving, the loom having a frame and a member rotatably mounted on the frame. The rotatable member including a chin bar and a heddle. The loom is mountable on an operator's shoulders so that the operator may apply a force to the chin bar of the rotatable member, moving the heddle. Also a tandem loom having a frame supporting two rotatable members, for manipulating the two heddles by multiple operators.

Abstract: A collapsible loom, comprising a folding loom, a removable weaving assembly, including a warp beam (26) with its warps, harness shafts (38), a reed (52), and a cloth beam (19) with its cloth, wherein the removable weaving assembly, which is detachable and transferable to another loom, further includes bars (30) confined in a bar cassette (31), transfer bars (37), tying members (32) for treadles (15), and a number of harness shafts (38) actuated by the treadles (15).

Abstract: A knitting loom clip includes a rigid member configured to be connected to a base structure of a knitting loom. The knitting loom clip includes a knitting peg attached. The knitting peg is configured to be positioned between two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs on the knitting loom.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for warping a loom includes a heddle with an open or openable break in the circumference of its eyelet that allows insertion and removal of warp thread with simple motions through the break while both ends of the warp threads are fastened to the loom. A warp beam includes a plurality of retaining members that retain parallel strands of warp thread in a spaced relationship to one another. A length of warp thread is wound in consecutive parallel lines between two spaced apart warp beams. The combination of openable heddles and warp beams with warp thread retaining members allow a loom or knitting device to be rapidly set-up, allow for easy correction of mistakes, and for the removal and reloading of the heddles or a weaving project in mid-production.

Abstract: A process for weaving that can be implemented using just the hands as the loom and shuttle, a weaving material such as yarn, an instrument for cutting like nail clippers or a small pair of scissors, and an object for intermissions in the process such as a paper clip. The weaving process is simplified to the most basic concepts of weaving that can be enjoyed by any age group, such as, but not limited to, from five-year-old children to adults. The absence of barriers like cumbersome weaving looms permits the process to be practiced in a multitude of settings.

Abstract: A string bead loom includes a body having a top side, a bottom side, and a rear edge; source means for providing and dispensing string wherein the source means is mounted on the top side of the body; guide means for guiding string being dispensed from the source means; and takeup mechanism for receiving string dispensed from the source means wherein the takeup mechanism is mounted on the bottom side of the body; and wherein the string being dispensed from the source means is guided by the guide means, entrained around the rear edge of the body, and releasably secured to the takeup mechanism.

Abstract: A method of weaving Braille and/or the resulting woven Braille textile may assist sighted persons in determining the woven Braille cells by differentiating the colors of each number 1 through number 6 Braille cell warp thread. A method of weaving Braille and/or the resulting woven Braille textile may assist blind and visually impaired persons in determining the woven Braille cells or determining the reading content weft threads from filler weft threads by differentiating the texture of the non-Braille cell warp threads from the texture(s) of the Braille cell warp threads.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of and loom for teaching Braille by weaving with a loom, wherein the levers to move the harnesses are shaped and spaced like the levers on a Perkins Brailler (a Braille typewriter).

Abstract: Portable looming templates for creating fabric from yarn. Square templates with a series of indentations around the perimeters. The templates are divided into halves and held together with hinges. The looms have location holes to which are attached to a swinging arm. The arm has a location hole and a slot. They are held to the loom with suitable fasteners. When required the arm swings free to allow the halves of each loom to fold together releasing the fabric.

Abstract: A bead-weaving system including a multiplicity of beads for spacing apart a multiplicity of warp threads, wherein the beads are pierced by a hole in their diameter and threaded on a weft thread by a needle and positioned between each warp thread, the needle having a body including an end portion having an eye for passage of a weft thread and another end portion including a bead holder extending along the another end portion to hold the beads in selected positions along the another end portion and a point.

Abstract: In an improved method of weaving straw decorative ribbons by plastic tapes, the plastic tape is used as the warp or weft, and a nylon string as the weft or warp to weave a piece of cloth by the square weaving method of a weaving machine, such that the plastic tape and nylon are weaved with each other in a predetermined distance apart, and the plastic tapes are weaved and leaned against each other like a piece of cloth, and the side proximate to the weaved position is cut such that each plastic weaved unit has a weaved section and a tassel section, and both sides of the weaved section are stitched to fix the plastic tape and to prevent the edge of the cloth from drawing out. The present invention accomplishes the fast manufacturing of decorative ribbons for all kinds of articles, simulates the man-made straw umbrella by using plant materials, and provides a way for mass production and effectively lowers the cost.

Abstract: A weaving reed (3) having a plurality of reed dents (14) fixed in certain positions and which may be located in a reed baulk (6). The reeds may be plain reeds or reeds, with any profile, usable virtually on any loom. The dents are formed of wires and spaces (10) and are variably spaced. The variable spaces are formed by varying the thickness of the wires, the width of the spaces, or a combination thereof to produce fabrics with a desired warp density across the entire width of a given fabric. The reed may produce a consistent warp end density which improves the mechanical properties of a given fabric and also provides virtually consistent air permeability across the width of the finished fabrics. The reed can also produce changes in warp end density in a given fabric for certain desired effects. A rotary type reed (14) and weaving rotor (19) for multiple-shed looms are also disclosed.

Abstract: Hand Held Devices are disclosed. The devices are for creating fabric from yarn. These devices are square or rectangular sheets (1) with a series of indentations around the perimeters (2). The sheets are divided into halves (3) and held together with hinges (4). The devices have location holes (5) to which are attached the swinging arms (7). The arms have a location hole (8) and a slot (9). They are held to the devices with suitable fasteners (10). When required the arms (7) swing free to allow the halves of each device to fold together (11) releasing the fabric.

Abstract: A basket weaving kit and method for producing a container to be decorated and used for carrying objects. The basket weaving kit and method includes a plastic cylinder. A plurality of spoke members are for coupling to the plastic cylinder. Each of the spoke members is positionable in substantially parallel spaced relationship to an adjacently positioned spoke member such that the spoke members are positioned around the plastic cylinder. A plurality of reed members are for weaving through the spoke members.

Abstract: A method for making toys and toy figures from pliant rods such as pipe cleaners comprises providing an elongated member having a plurality of openings passing therethrough, the openings being arranged substantially linearly across the length of the member and configured to receive pliant rods. When one pliant rod (e.g., pipe cleaner) is thread through each one of the plurality of openings, a warp weave is defined. Pliant rods are weaved through the warp weave to create a woof weave and ultimately, a weaved piece. Once the weaved piece is formed, it can be removed from the device and then bent, twisted, and otherwise flexed to create a multiplicity of different toys drawing on the user's creativity.

Abstract: A portable loom comprises a header, a spaced bottom frame member and hollow side supports extending removably between the header and the bottom frame. The length of the side supports may be adjusted so that the tension of a warp extending between the header and the bottom frame member can be adjusted. Preferably, the length is adjusted by externally-threaded rods inserted axially within respective side supports and an internally threaded abutment member seated upon on end of the respective side supports. Dowels received within apertures within the frame are provided so that string heddles can be formed.

Abstract: A manual loom can be complemented by a device which makes possible computer-controlled weaving even in such simple looms. The device comprises a PC, a printed board control and a module block having air cylinders with appurtenant pistons which bear the weighted lifting rods for the warp threads.

Abstract: A method for weaving a sheet member by using lateral and longitudinal strips. A portion of the longitudinal strips are disposed in an alternating way relative to the other longitudinal strips and are moved upwardly and downwardly alternatively for forming a gap and for engaging with a lateral strip. The longitudinal strips are moved upwardly and downwardly by magnet members. A number of further magnet members engage with and move the lateral strip to one end of the longitudinal strips so as to weave the sheet member which may be used as a table top or a seat surface.

Abstract: A tatting shuttle having upper and lower flanges that extend from the upper and lower surfaces of the shuttle. The flanges impart gripping ability to the user as the fingers are placed inside the area bordered by the flanges. The shuttle comprises a pair of ovoid halves-an upper and a lower half that are connected to one another by a central portion. The central portion is used for holding a length of thread. Each of the halves presents a surface to the user that the fingers and thumb will grip. The flanges extend from the edge of each surface. Those on the upper half extend upwardly and those on the lower half downwardly.

Abstract: A dense and stable shading and insulating screen (1) can be pulled away sideways and rolled up, provided it has a double weave. Fabric fibers which both as weft (6) and warp elements (5) hold together tightly both weft (3) and warp strips (2) in a stable pattern or supporting weave, have a positive impact on the light transmission of the screen (1), by absorbing the water to the inside of the screen and, resulting from surface activity, having the water transferred to the outside of the screen (1).

Abstract: An adjustable triangular weaving frame for weaving woven pieces of various sizes. The frame has sections formed by three rails. Each rail has an upper surface with a row of generally vertical pins. Means are provided for shortening the effective length of the sections and proportionately changing the number of vertical pins in each section.

Abstract: A dobby apparatus is provided for use with hand looms for automatically controlling the lifting sequence of a plurality of shaft assemblies in accordance with a predetermined weaving program. The dobby apparatus has a dobby operating drive mechanism connected to a dobby operating arm for pivoting the dobby operating arm downwardly from a neutral position and returning it to the neutral position during each dobby operating cycle. A plurality of dobby hook pairs are mounted in a transfer position when the dobby operating arm is in the neutral position. Each of the plurality of dobby hook pairs are connected to a different one of the plurality of shafts. A plurality of dobby hook positioner assemblies contact the dobby hook pairs to laterally transfer both of the dobby hooks in each of the pairs between capture positions in the dobby operating arm.

Abstract: Loom having a reciprocating batten device comprising a reed and a first handle fixed on the batten device for manually reciprocating the batten device. According to the invention the loom is provided with a second handle which is journalled on the batten device and acts on a mechanism comprising a gripping device which during the movement of the second handle engages the stationary part of the loom, and a mechanism which transfers the movement of the second handle to the batten device.

Abstract: A handloom provided with a warp beam for the supply of warp threads, a back beam for guiding the warp to the weaving plane and a cloth beam for advancing the fabric. There are means provided for variation of the distance between the back beam and the breastbeam. The breastbeam is movable substantially in the direction of the back beam and parallel to its starting position. Resilient members are present which exert a force away from the back beam on the breastbeam.

Abstract: A handloom provided with a warp beam for the supply of warp threads, a back beam for guiding the wrap to the weaving plane and a cloth beam for advancing the fabric. There are means provided for variation of the distance between the back beam and the breastbeam. The breastbeam is moveable substantially in the direction of the back beam and parallel to its starting position. Resilient members are present which exert a force away from the back beam on the breastbeam.

Abstract: A control system for a multi-harness loom comprising drive means for each harness and electronic control means for operating the drive means to move each harness for creation of a shed pattern, the electronic control means being manually operable to sequentially operate the drive means in a predetermined manner to produce a preselected series of shed patterns.

Abstract: A hand weaving loom comprising a frame provided with a loom beam and a breast beam between which the warp threads are stretched in operation, the warp threads being guided between the loom beam and the breast beam along guide members which are movable in a direction transverse of the warp threads away from and towards one another with the aid of a driving mechanism to be actuated by hand or foot, whereby said two beams are relatively displaceable in a direction towards and away from one another with the aid of the driving mechanism in a manner such that, when the guide members are moved away from one another, the beams move towards one another, whereas the beams are spaced apart by the maximum distance when the warp threads are located at least substantially in the same plane.

Abstract: A hand-held weaver's reed and the method of using it to beat up filling yarns against the fell of a woven fabric. The reed has a plurality of spaced, substantially parallel teeth and a handle which extends transversely of the width of the reed and transversely of the direction in which the teeth project.

Abstract: In hand looms a plurality of moveable parts of the loom are interconnected by means of the different loom parts.An improved attachment of tying up strings wherein the tying up string consists of a crochetted string shaped as a continuous series of loops, which are used for effecting the interconnection of said loom parts either alone, in pairs, and/or with or without separate fitting members thereby eliminating manual tying work.

Abstract: A small table-top hand operated weaving apparatus on is disclosed upon which various patterned fabrics can be woven by extremely simplified operations thereof. In the disclosed apparatus, each heald member is mounted for movement along an inclined path with let-off and take-up rollers located on the same side relative to the path of the healds so that the warp yarns turn their direction at an angle, such as a right angle, at the healds. The heald members are automatically positioned selectively to either of the two end positions of their paths in accordance with a heald selection program by a manual reciprocating movement of a heald selection carriage movable transversely along the apparatus in order to form a desired shed with the warp yarns.