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There's more to the holidays than gift making. Every year, we enjoy creating our own decorations and cozy home goods! As part of our 2020 celebration of Handmade Holidays, we've rounded up our top 5 Zoom Loom home decor projects. The Zoom Loom is perfect for projects that include repeating shapes and those of us who love to craft while watching our favorite Netflix special! Let's get started. #1 Holiday Flower Lights #2 Hearth Side Blanket #3 Zoom Loom Valance #4 Winter Pocket Garland #5 12 Days of Christmas Ornament PDF's Star Pattern Snowman Pattern Bird Pattern Stocking Pattern Present…
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It finally happened, after at least a year or two of admiring punch needle, I gave in to the desire to try it out. I was hooked right away. I love the process and the final project that comes from punch needle! As I was teaching one of my weaving classes, and staring at the punch needle equipment/supplies I had an epiphany. Why not weave my own monk's cloth? (Monk's cloth is the type of fabric used in punch needle.) As soon as I got home, I looked up a weaving draft for monk's cloth and I found that there's…
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We’ve taken a simple design and transformed it into an efficient and comfortable little loom. If you’ve ever woven on a pin loom, you’ll love our new and improved model. Small and compact at 4" x 4", the Zoom Loom is easy to take with you. Weave anywhere, any time. The sloping interior edge guides your weaving needle. Graceful extended sides are easy to hold. Molded-in instructions on the front and back are always there when you need them. A handy slot holds the starting yarn without knotting. Made in Boulder, Colorado! The Zoom Loom comes in an attractive carrying…
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I can’t think of a better summer project than a handspun, handwoven, and handstitched lavender sachet. All of the pieces are small and portable; you don’t need much yarn, and the finished product is one of those can’t-quit-squishing-it projects. I spun my yarn, some on my Sidekick and some on a spindle, while I traveled. I did my weaving (on a Zoom Loom ) and stitching in little bits of time while I waited for things: coals to heat up, my son to be finished with music or gymnastics, or a webinar to end. I could have swooped in and…
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Whether you're a yarn-store owner with slow-moving stock, a yarn addict, or just someone who wants to bust their stash; we've got 5 easy projects that will knock that pile of yarn down. Zoom Loom Holiday Flower Lights This project was first introduced as a way to dress up holiday lights. EJ, one of our assembly employees took this idea and ran with it. She pulled yarns from her stash and created 100 Zoom Loom squares to put on a string of lights for her yurt. Keep an eye on her husband's website for a video on how they attached…
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By Debbie Held If you own a Zoom Loom, then you’re probably already bitten by the hand-held, pin loom weaving bug. It’s astonishing how much satisfaction can be gained from weaving a 4” x 4” square. However, there is almost always the inevitable question of what to do with all of the squares that so rapidly accrue. Sure, they can be seamed together to create a host of larger projects, but this type of finishing work can be too much for some crafters. What if, instead, we were to up the ante on the front end by making the…
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Earlier this year, We e-mailed the team at Brooklyn Tweed to see if they wanted to participate in one of our collaborations for 2016. I was thrilled when I heard that Jared Flood, Founder and Creative Director of Brooklyn Tweed, wanted to see what we could do. Not only were they game for a collaboration, they mentioned that they were releasing a new yarn in the fall that would be ideal for weaving. Be still my beating heart. I have been following Brooklyn Tweed since before they carried yarn, when they were primarily a knitting pattern powerhouse, so…
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With just a few squares, you can weave something that looks complex, but is actually quite easy. And in the end, you have a darling little bag, just the right size for your wallet and a few essentials. These bags, designed and woven by Constance Hall, explore twill weave (the zig zag) on the Schacht Zoom Loom. We love the contrasting solid black with the graphic black and white--which is so in this spring. The links to the complete weaving and assembly instructions, as well as other fabulous Zoom Loom projects are below. Happy Weaving! Difficulty rating: Medium Size: Large…
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For our latest Zoom Loom project, John Mullarkey is sharing his Spanish Moss Shawl. Originally woven for Handwoven’s "Not Just for Socks" contest where it won Best in Show, the Spanish Moss Shawl uses Dream in Color’s Smooshy sock yarn. Spanish Moss Shawl, Handwoven, May/June 2010 Download the PDF to get started on your own shawl. View our other Zoom Loom projects.
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Here's a comfy bolster to lean on while you're weaving on your Zoom Loom! This project is quick to weave, using only 20 squares with a bit of sewing and knitting to finish it off. Customize it to fit your decorating scheme! Don't forget to share your projects with us on our social media! Make a bolster to match your decor Download the PDF. View our other Zoom Loom projects.
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We asked Spring Zoom Loom Doll Winner "HotAfricanQueen" a few questions about her Doll! What a relaxing scene What is your name?"Chantal Hoareau" Where are you from? "Born in Africa, I now make Los Angeles, California my home." How long have you been weaving?"I have only been weaving since March 2014. This is the 1st loom I have ever worked with consistently." What drew you to the Zoom Loom? "I am a tool-gal. I am always looking for new tools to use or hone a skill. When I saw the Zoom Loom at Stitches West 2014, I immediately saw the potential it…
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This tablet pouch is beautiful and functional, and sure to get compliments when you take it out. The diagonal ribs are an important design element, celebrating rather than disguising the seams. Download the PDF to get started on your own tablet case. View our other Zoom Loom projects.
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It must be spring that's making us think about small things being born, and small things to make for them! This blanket is backed and the edges bound with flannel, making it extra cuddly. Pick up your Zoom Loom for a quick yet beautiful project! A sweet baby blanket just waiting for a little one to wrap up Download the PDF and get started on your very own blanket project! View other Zoom Loom projects. For more projects and inspiration visit our Facebook and Pinterest!
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Here's a small, cuddly blankie from John Mullarkey, that any child will adore. The blankie itself is only 5 squares by 6 squares, with a full ruffle around the edge. Want a bigger blankie? Weave more squares on the Zoom Loom! This blanket can be done in any color scheme; share yours with us on our social media! The ruffled edge gives this blankie a delicate look. Download the PDF and get started on your very own blankie project! View other Zoom Loom projects.
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Pinning is a term many might know if they grew up in the 1950's, but has gone out of fashion in the modern era. When a couple decided to commit to each other before getting engaged, the guy would give his girlfriend his fraternity or club pin. This now meant the couple was "going steady" and they wouldn't date anyone else.Though this tradition has since disappeared, you can still express your love for someone with Jane Patrick's Zoom Loom Heart Pin. -Benjamin Zoom Loom Heart Pin Tap your inner multi-media crafter to create this heart pin for yourself or a special…
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This tote has it all: classic colors, nice finishing details that you can change to fit your style, and enough room for all your things and your latest Zoom Loom project. There's a bit more sewing - the tote is fully lined - but worth it for the results. Finished size is 17" x 10" x 6". Download the PDF. See other Zoom Loom projects.
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Self-striping or variegated yarn makes a fun plaid effect, and the coordinating edging ties it all together This bright and refreshing shawl is just the thing to chase away winter's gloom. Light and warm, it will be lovely around your shoulders on a crisp spring day. Yarn: Sundara Sock Yarn 350 yds/100 grams, 2 skeins or 410 yards. This exact yarn might not be available, but other self-striping sock yarns will work. Even variegated sock yarns will give a plaid effect, some more than others. Koigu KPPPM comes in many colorways and makes lovely plaid like squares. Make a test…
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Here's a project that would make a great holiday gift for a family that likes to travel: a felted checkerboard and a little bag to hold the checkers. It's easy to make on the Zoom Loom, and the dense fabric created by felting will hold up for years of play. Roll it up and it's ready to hit the road! Rolled-up checkerboard and bag for checkers Download the project instructions. See other Zoom Loom projects.
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Just in time for the winter weather, we have a cozy patterned cowl designed and woven by John Mullarkey. The cowl uses just fourteen Zoom Loom squares. Seven are plain weave, and the other seven use a diamond pattern. A solid, or semi-solid, highly-spun yarn will show off the pattern. Our instructions include written directions as well as a chart to help you weave the diamonds, and it's easier (and more fun!) than you might think. Click here for the PDF. Click here to see other Zoom Loom projects.
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Wait, there's more material to look at! Check out these Zoom Loom swatches of amazing fiber. Be Sweet Medium Boucle Baby Mohair, in Pale Rust. This fuzzy goodness would make a wonderful lightweight yet warm lap blanket or a cute cowl. Dream in Color, Calm, color Brilliant 712, 100% wool, light worsted weight, single ply. A nice, lofty yarn that can be used for a hat and scarf combo. Mountain Meadow Wool Jackson, 100% merino wool, color Lupine. This yarn weaves up beautifully and makes a square that could be used for just about anything. Baby blocks would be super…
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Yes, there are still more Zoom Loom squares - we'll be sharing even more of these with you in the weeks to come! Below, from Freia Fibers, Fine Handpaints Flux, in color SeaGlass, a sport weight 100% wool. This yarn has some long color changes, as illustrated below. Believe it or not, both of these squares are from the same skein! You can easily felt this yarn for projects like bags that might need a firmer fabric. You can create a plaid project with just one skein of yarn--and have a blast doing it. Below, from Berroco, left to right: We've experimented…
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More Zoom Loom squares, for your perusal: Baby Twist, 100% Baby Alpaca, from Alpaca with a Twist. Lovely and soft, fulls nicely! We created a plaid by winding half way across the loom with one color, changing to the next. This was repeated for the second and third layers and in the weaving as well. You could have a lot of fun mixing and matching these squares in a pillow or bag design. Above, the grey/tan is color 0284, the orange/red is color 3008. Above, Knitted Wit superwash wool, worsted weight.From left to right: Her Majesty (purple), French Kiss (pink),…
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Here's the first in a series of projects designed just for the Zoom Loom. This bag is created from 55 squares sewn together and felted to make this smashing, generously-sized bag. The Malabrigo yarns felt easily to create a thick, sturdy fabric, and the JUL handbag fittings are the perfect finishing touch. For the complete instructions for this bag, download the PDF. Squared Uptown Bag by Constance Hall
Sunshine Hat Bands Designed and woven by Sienna Bosch and Mackenzie Keller Woven on the Inkle Loom We've been planting our garden the past few weeks, and decided to weave bands on our inkle looms to accessorize our sun hats. We came up with completely different designs; Mackenzie decided on 4 colors with a pick-up pattern, and Sienna dyed tonal yarn for one warp color. Find the full pattern here Emma's Yarn Harlequin Vest Designed by Lois Weaver Woven and assembled by Schacht staff Woven on the Zoom Loom Learn more about Lois Weaver and ZoZo Fiber Arts here and…
Happy Holidays! You'll notice a change in our project formatting. Moving forward, all of our project pages will include an outline of the project and a link to a PDF with complete project instructions. Download the PDF, then print it or read it from your favorite device. We hope this upgrade makes it more convenient for you to make the projects we publish. Carmina Cape Designed and woven by Florencia Campos Correa Woven on the Zoom Loom Florencia Campos Correa has just published a sequel to 100 Pin Loom Squares (2015). Her new book, Oversize Projects on a Pin Loom,…
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Designed and woven by Florencia Campos Correa Florencia Campos Correa has just published a sequel to 100 Pin Loom Squares (2015). Her new book, Oversize Projects on a Pin Loom, includes all the tips and experience she has gathered designing patterns and projects on pin looms since then. Carmina Cape is one of the projects in Oversize Projects on a Pin Loom. Malabrigo Yarn and Schacht Spindle Company sponsored this book. Oversize Projects on a Pin Loom is coming soon to Schacht's warehouse! Project Specs Finished size: 30" wide (at widest point) x 16" long (at longest point) Center panels:…
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Designed and woven by Judy Pagels Sunlight in the early morning and pre-dusk is especially magical to me. I’m enchanted by the intensity of the light and how it plays off the greenery of the trees and plants at these times. This visual variety of shades and contrasts of light and dark inspired a botanical panel that will remind me of the lush greens of summer all year long. I wanted to try discharge dyeing again for my panel, since I appreciate the additional transformation a bleaching process offers to a piece. Years back, my attempt on a small project…
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Yarn Specs: Hand-dyed mini skein of Emma's Yarn (81 yds / 20 g each; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon)
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Yarn Specs: Hand-dyed mini skein of Emma's Yarn (81 yds / 20 g each; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon)
We're wrapping up the Handmade Holidays season with more awesome projects! It's not too late to be making gifts for the holidays, and it's a great time to take on a crafty challenge! We've got inspiration and projects for you and your loom. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for an interview with Sara Lamb. Inkle Looms Inkle Band Chair Seat Designed by Judy Pagels Sometimes I need an incentive to make a “someday” project into a “now” project. Schacht had an employee makers' challenge this past fall, and it motivated me to pursue and complete a simple chair…
