Schacht Looms

Schacht Looms: American-Made Quality for Every Weaver

Few names carry as much weight with weavers as Schacht, and for good reason. When you sit down at one of their looms, you can feel the decades of thoughtful engineering in every smooth-sliding part. We've been outfitting fiber artists since 1997, and Schacht looms are some of the equipment we recommend most confidently, whether you're winding your very first warp or you've been weaving for years. From compact rigid heddle looms you can tuck in a tote to substantial floor looms built for a lifetime of cloth, a Schacht loom meets you wherever you are in the craft and grows right along with you.

We're family owned and operated, and we don't stock the flimsy stuff. We carry Schacht because their build quality matches our standards: durable, beautifully made, and a genuine joy to weave on.

Explore the Schacht Loom Lineup

Part of what makes Schacht such a beloved name is the breadth of their range, so there's truly a loom for every space, skill level, and project. Here's a tour of the favorites we carry:

  • The Schacht Cricket loom, including the popular Cricket 15, is a compact rigid heddle loom that's perfect for beginners and a longtime gateway into weaving.
  • The Schacht Flip rigid heddle loom, also known as the Flip folding rigid heddle loom, folds up with your project still on it for easy travel and storage.
  • The Schacht Baby Wolf loom and Wolf Pup are folding floor looms loved for studios where space is at a premium.
  • The Schacht Mighty Wolf loom and Standard floor loom step up to wider weaving and more ambitious yardage.
  • The Schacht table loom brings multi-shaft capability to a tabletop footprint, ideal for classes and patterned cloth.
  • The Schacht inkle loom, Zoom Loom, Lilli loom, and Arras tapestry loom round out the range for bands, weave-it squares, and tapestry work.

Whether you're hunting for a Schacht rigid heddle loom for portable projects or a full Schacht floor loom for serious cloth, there's a model here that fits the way you weave.

Why Buy Your Schacht Loom From Paradise Fibers

When you invest in Schacht weaving looms, you want them from a shop that actually weaves and stands behind what it sells. A few reasons weavers keep coming to us when they're looking for Schacht looms for sale:

  • Premium equipment since 1997, hand-selected rather than mass-ordered to chase the lowest price.
  • In-house repair shop, so we know these looms inside and out and can keep yours running for decades.
  • Family owned and operated, not bought up by a private equity firm like so many of our competitors have been lately.
  • Fast same-day shipping on most orders, with free shipping when you spend $99 or more.
  • Expert weavers on hand who weave on these looms themselves and can help you choose.

We also stock a wide range of Schacht loom accessories, from extra heddles and reeds to stands and shuttles, so you can outfit your loom completely. Every purchase helps us support local farms and Freddy's Dog Rescue too, so a little extra good rides along with your order.

Shop Schacht Looms Online or Visit Us in Spokane

Our shop lives in a restored historic bakery in Spokane, four floors and 27,500 square feet of fiber heaven, with looms you can try right on site and an in-house repair bench. Come weave a few picks in person and see how a Schacht feels in your hands, or shop the full range online from anywhere. We ship worldwide, and our friendly crew is just a chat bubble away whenever you have a question about choosing the right Schacht loom.

Frequently Asked Questions

For most newcomers, the Schacht Cricket rigid heddle loom is the natural starting point, since it's compact, affordable, and genuinely easy to learn on while still producing lovely cloth. If you'd like something that folds away with your project still attached, the Schacht Flip is another wonderful beginner-friendly option. Once you've caught the weaving bug, these looms remain useful even after you expand, so they're rarely outgrown completely.

Both are folding floor looms from the same beloved Wolf family, but the Mighty Wolf offers a wider weaving width, which makes it better suited to larger pieces like blankets and broad yardage. The Baby Wolf is more compact and folds down smaller, so it's a favorite for weavers who are tight on studio space or like to fold the loom away between sessions. Choosing between them really comes down to how wide you want to weave and how much room you have, and we're glad to talk through the trade-offs.

A rigid heddle loom like the Cricket or Flip is simpler, very portable, and ideal for plain weave and approachable patterns, which makes it perfect for beginners and on-the-go weaving. A Schacht table loom adds multiple shafts controlled by levers, opening up more intricate twills and structured designs while still fitting on a tabletop. If you mostly want easy, quick projects, go rigid heddle, but if you're drawn to complex patterning and want room to grow, the table loom is worth the step up.

Each loom includes the essentials to get weaving, but most weavers add accessories over time to expand what their loom can do, such as extra reeds or heddles for different setts, a stand for comfort, and shuttles or bobbins. The exact starting kit varies by model, so it's worth checking what's included with the specific loom you're considering. We carry a full range of Schacht accessories and can help you put together the right complement for your loom and projects.

Schacht looms cost more than bargain alternatives, but they're known for excellent craftsmanship, smooth operation, and durability that lets them last for generations, which makes them a genuine long-term value. Cheaper looms can introduce frustrations like uneven tension, rough action, or parts that wear out quickly, the very things that discourage new weavers. Because a loom is the most important equipment decision you'll make, investing in a quality name like Schacht tends to pay off in both results and enjoyment, and our in-house repair shop helps keep that investment going strong.