Friendly Loom 7” Traditional Potholder Loom Plus Weaving Kit | Sturdy Metal Loom and Quality Cotton Weaving Loops in Rainbow Colors | Complete Kit to Weave 6 Functional Potholders | Made in the USA

The best! Love the vintage design, sturdy metal frame and high quality loops. A great gift for kids and adults alike. Over the last few years we have gifted these to each of our children, and now they use them to make gifts for hosts when we are invited to dinners, parties and the like. The gift that keeps on giving. The color varieties and palettes selected for each groupings (pastel, bold, earth tones, etc.) are perfectly curated. Heirloom quality loom, I expect to see these cherished and put to good use for many years to come. Considering saving a few bucks and buying the plastic loom instead? In this instance especially, we encourage you to choose quality over quantity. Having tried the plastic looms and nylon loops with gusto I can tell you they fell quite flat. They fray while weaving, the plastic hooks are difficult to work with and catch on the material, and in the end the pot holders (and many other things you can create with these wonders, hello YouTube tutorials) Come out much smaller once removed from the loom, don’t quite hold their shape and are flimsy, more of a novelty than much else. With this brand you end up getting more bang for your buck, a better product in trade for your time and the tools are designed for use, not just as a (simple and frustrating) toy (like those plastic sets). The metal loom, metal hook and cotton loops guarantee a friendlier user experience and high quality end product. *I am not affiliated with amazon or the brand of this loom in any way (all though, holler if you are looking 😉). I am just a mom who has spent years crafting. Years of trial and error, a waste not want not type, who has had to measure the worth of some lack luster products against the time it would take to get “good use” of them. We look forward to trying their larger looms, and maybe someday even purchasing their beautifully colored loops in bulk.

These are the best potholder loops that have ever been on the market. Remember those bland, dull, boring potholder loops when you were a kid? Hard to stretch across the loom? Lots of washed out pink, yellow, red, and green loops? THAT'S NOT WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS PRODUCT!! THE LOOPS: Vivid, vibrant colors; cotton loops that stretch* just right across the loom. THE LOOM: Sturdy metal that won't bend. THE TOOLS: Sturdy metal loop hook to pull loops through; crochet hook for finishing edges. *I've purchased this product and several refill bags, including A-lotta loops (assorted colors), and several bags of individual colors. After making over 30 potholders, I've had less than 20 loops that would not stretch across the loom. Each bag I've purchased (enough for about 55+ potholders) contains enough extras to more than make up the difference. These loops make beautiful, thick, durable potholders!! All off the bags I've purchased have contained loops that are as vibrant and saturated as those pictured. NOTE: I'm an adult and purchased these for my own use as a less demanding alternative to knitting or crocheting; AND a more constructive way to keep my hands busy than reaching into a bag of chips! With the assortment of interesting, vivid colors, I've been creating beautiful designs. Children will love using these loops, especially if they are budding artists and designers, or kids who love pattern recognition games. If you're a parent, you'll love creating potholders with your kids. With these wonderful loop colors and quality, my potholders have become legendary. I give them as gifts in sets of 4.

This kit made the cutest gift for our 7 year old niece who loves crafting! It contained high quality brightly colored fabric bands and a sturdy loom. The how-to instructions were easily followed. She was able to handily make several small potholders to give as gifts to others and to keep for herself to use while making cookies. The value for the price was excellent, as it was both affordable and useful. Would definitely purchase again. Makes a fun and versatile gift!

This was a nostalgic adventure. The potholder on the left is one I made as a child many, many years ago. These were the only potholders my mom used and I still use them. The potholder in the middle is one I just made using traditional size Lotta Loops and the metal frame in the Harrisville Design Traditional Kit. The size and thickness of this potholder is just like the ones from my childhood. The potholder on the right was made using a different type of loop that came in an inexpensive kit made for children. It makes a smaller, thinner potholder which might be useful as a coaster rather than a potholder. The type and quality of the loop make a world of difference. For good potholders, choose a quality kit such as this one from Harrisville Designs (made in the USA) and the quality Lotta Loops. If you have issues with your hands such as arthritis or carpal tunnel, this is not the activity for you. Personally, I could not do a lot of this at once, but I did enjoy the nostalgia. I will use the kit to make some new potholders for myself and a few for friends.

I bought several of these potholder weaving kits with the loom and just love them for grandchildren. The one I just ordered did not include the crochet hook. I was planning to teach teenage girl how to use it this Saturday, so hate to send it back and wait on another one. I looked through the options and discovered accurate contact the maker, Harrisburg, friendly looms by phone. I called and they are sending one out right away! They are a wonderful company! Product is great, just disappointed in missing piece.

Metal loom with good prongs (they even have a bulbous head helping to hold the loops). Metal tools (not plastic like the competition). Smooth edges that don't catch on loops like the cheaper ones. Loops are of equal length and thickness with a good elasticity (cheap made ones are undependable and many get tossed out). Good selection of colors. The only complaint I had was one of the prongs the paint was coming off (right out of the box, see picture). The resulting edge is rougher and will catch on loops. Came with a cool book of designs you can make in your weave. Resulting potholder does curl some around the edges and I am not sure they will be washable without undoing the corner (maybe sew that last loop on). I have bought a couple of cheap ones through the years and they weren't worth the money saved. This is a much higher quality loom, hook and crochet hook.

Although I still have and use the potholder loom that I bought almost sixty-five years ago [a dollar out of my allowance], I decided to try this one--in part because I'd so admired the colors of the loops pictured in the ads on various web sites. It is, in at least one important way, an improvement over my old loom: the shape of the pegs that hold the loops is much improved--not nearly as difficult to keep the loops on the loom as with my old one. On the other hand, I wish the "empty" corners were as "roomy" as the ones on my old loom because getting that rod through to weave the last couple of loops can be a challenge, particularly for children. The loops provided--enough for six potholders with the Deluxe model-- as some people have noted, can be shaggy. Potholder loops have always had a tendency to be shaggy, but it doesn't matter for the final result. The important thing is that the loops fit--no need to discard any of them. And the colors really are lovely. [In case anybody wonders, the loops that fit my old loom also fit this one.] I wouldn't hesitate to buy this loom as a gift for child or adult. Children can enjoy the fun and the opportunity to make good gifts for grownups. Adults never have to face the possibility of being without really good potholders. [If you don't buy the "Deluxe" loom with its ample supply of loops, I suggest that you buy the large bag of loops to go with the plain loom. Once somebody starts weaving, that person will not be satisfied with material for only two potholders. Furthermore, the more loops, the more design possibilities.

Excellent, high quality, reasonably priced and made in USA. A complete kit with everything a child or adult needs to weave attractive and practical potholders. What’s not to like?

Très solide et facile à utiliser, la qualité est excellente, autant pour le cadre que le matériel.

I enjoyed this kit. The loom and hook are made of metal and sturdy. The cotton loops fit perfectly. However I do not think this is a suitable craft for children under ten. Even at that age, adult assistance inserting the last few loops and finishing off would probably be needed. Good value for money if you bear this in mind.

I bought this as a gift. I should probably get one for myself, for old times' sake.

Product was ok but it took almost 2 months to come which is ridiculous. It was a really late Christmas gift.