Rigid Heddle Project Planner Calculator

Yarn and setup for rigid heddle loom projects.

Loom weaving width (in)

Heddle dent (slots per inch)

Finished length (inches)

Finished width (inches)

Shrinkage %

Take-up %

Yards per ball/skein

Tab to move between fields

Warp yarn (yards)

486

Weft yarn (yards)

321

Total warp ends161

Total yarn (yards)807

Balls/skeins needed4

Fits on loom (1=yes, 0=no)1

Warp Balls3

Weft Balls2

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your loom's maximum weaving width in inches.
Enter the heddle dent size (slots per inch) — common sizes are 5, 8, 10, and 12 dent.
Enter the desired finished length and width of the woven piece after washing.
Set the shrinkage and take-up percentages for your fiber — 8% shrinkage and 10% take-up are typical for cotton.
Enter the yards per ball or skein of your chosen yarn.
Read the warp and weft yarn yardage needed, total yardage, and number of balls or skeins to buy.

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