The Louët Erica Loom: Compact, Powerful, and Expandable

Weaving on a shaft loom allows weavers to explore intricate patterns while efficiently managing yarns. If you're looking for a compact, scalable, and high-performing table loom, the Louët Erica loom is an excellent choice.

Designed both for beginners transitioning into shaft weaving and for experienced weavers seeking a portable and efficient tool, the Erica loom provides a smooth and intuitive weaving experience.

Why Choose the Louët Erica Loom?

The Erica loom is available in 2 or 4 shafts, making it perfect for a natural transition from a rigid heddle loom. Here are its main advantages:

✔ Compact and ergonomic design: Easy to set up and store, ideal for small spaces.
✔ Smooth mechanism: Its shaft lifting system ensures even beating.
✔ Available extensions: Option to add two additional shafts for more complex patterns.
✔ Generous shed opening: Makes shuttle passing easy, promoting smooth weaving.
✔ Texsolv heddles: Lightweight and quiet, ensuring uniform shaft lifting.
✔ Quality materials: Crafted from solid beech and plywood for durability and strength.

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Accessories and Optional Add-ons

Personalize your loom with these essential accessories:

• Additional reeds – Available in various sizes for different yarn types.

• Warping board kit
  

• Loom stand – Adds comfort and stability while weaving.

• Shuttles and weaving tools – Facilitate weft passage and optimize your workflow.

Getting Started Guide: How to Use the Erica Loom Effectively

1️⃣ Assemble the loom: Follow the included manual, ensuring all parts are securely fitted.
2️⃣ Prepare the warp: Use a warping frame or warping mill to prepare your warp.
3️⃣ Install the warp on the loom: Attach the warp to the warp beam, use the raddle to evenly distribute the threads across the weaving width, and wind the threads onto the beam.
4️⃣ Thread the heddles: Pass yarn through the Texsolv heddles according to your weaving pattern.
5️⃣ Begin weaving: Prepare your shuttles and use the beater for consistent weaving.
6️⃣ Adjust tension and experiment with patterns.

📄 Download the Erica loom user manual for detailed instructions.

Why the Name "Erica"?

The loom is named after Erica de Ruiter, a renowned weaver recognized for simplifying shaft-weaving techniques. Her book Weaving on a three shafts is a great one!