Kromski Harp Forte Rigid Heddle Loom

Kromski Harp Forte Loom - Clear or Walnut Finish!

The Kromski Harp loom is now called the Harp Forte! The Kromski's have implemented a new ratchet and pawl system that uses metal parts and rare earth magnets for tension on your warp. In light of this change they have blessed the loom with a new name: the Kromski Harp Forte.
Rigid heddle looms are easy and fast to set up and you will be weaving in no time. The Kromski Harp Forte loom folds for easy transport with your weaving attached to you can take it anywhere.

Best of all, you will not need any other accessories (except yarn) to start weaving right away.

Your Kromski Rigid Heddle loom comes with everything you need to get started except yarn: a 8-dent heddle, a heddle block that can hold two heddles (one is included) 2 stick shuttles, a pick-up stick, threading hook, 2 clamps, a warping peg, warping board pegs and the very helpful “warp helper”.

The Kromski Harp Forte loom also has a "Built-in" warping board: turn over the loom , insert the provided pegs, and you can wind your warp. You can also take your rigid heddle loom with youu to classes or on vacation since it folds with your weaving attached and fits neatly into an optional tote bag.

This highly functionally rigid heddle loom is crafted from European alder wood with a clear finish, lots of curves and turned pieces. Available in these sizes: 8". 16", 24" and 32".

Shown to right: 16" Kromski Harp Forte flipped around to the back and used as a warping board with warp wound onto it.

With the move to metal parts you can set the tension to a higher setting that may be needed for some of your projects. Whether the tension is slight, moderate or high, the rare earth magnet keeps the ratchet and pawl engaged automatically.

Please note that the 32" Kromski loom reed does not have the curved wood frame shown above, but a straight wood frame.

The Kromski loom stand, tote bag, extra heddles, extra heddle blocks (for more complex weaving) are available separately on the Kromski weaving accessories page.

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Kromski Harp Forte Rigid Heddle Loom

Kromski Harp Forte Loom Stand

Clear or Walnut Finish

If you do not want to weave on your Kromski Harp or Harp Forte loom with the back end propped against a table edge, try the loom stand. This will allow you to weave wherever you like! With this stand you will be able to adjust the weaving angle of your loom so that it is a perfect fit for your height. All the pieces have been turned so there is shape and contours to everything. Your warping pegs (these come with the loom) can be used as pegs on either side of the loom to hold shuttles, yarn or to keep other supplies handy.

The remaining pegs can be conveniently stored at the back of the loom, so that they do not get lost. Use the stand for weaving, but also for warping when using a warping peg, and for storage (your Harp can be folded on the stand so it takes up less space). We are sure weavers will find even more ingenious ways to use the Harp floor stand.

Kromski Harp Forte Rigid Heddle Loom Reeds

Clear or Walnut Finish

Your Kromski rigid heddle loom comes with an 8 dent rigid heddle reed (as of January 1st 2014), if your loom is older than this date your loom came with a 10 dent reed.

Other rigid heddle reeds are available below. For Schacht reeds please check the Schacht page.

Kromski reeds also fit Ashford rigid heddle looms and the other way around. If you are planning on using two reeds at the same time you will need them to be of the same dent size and you will need Kromski Second Heddle Blocks to hold the additional reed if you have an older Kromski loom. New looms have this included.

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Kromski Harp Forte Loom Specifications

Built-in Warping Board, Heddle Blocks that hold two reeds (one is included), Metal Ratchet and Pawl tension mechanism, European Alder Construction with Clear Coat Finish (or Walnut stain), optional stand, reeds and carry bag, 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Kromski Harp Forte Weaving Accessories

including loom stands, reeds, stick shuttles and more!

Kromski Mug Rugs Patterns for your Loom

Weave a different mug rug every month and learn to weave different patterns and techniques

August Mug Rug

July Mug Rug

June Mug Rug

About Kromski Spinning and Weaving Products...

The Kromski's have been wood turners and wheel workers for three generations. In 2000 they began a new facet of their business - exporting their products to the rest of the world. In 2002 an innovative line of rigid heddle weaving looms was added. The Kromski Harp Forte loom is easy to use, even for beginners, and easy to take along! Here are some Rigid Heddle loom FAQs that you might find helpful.

New to Weaving? Don't know where to start? We can help! We can answer all weaving and loom questions you may have and find out which loom is right for you. 503-538-4741