Any Ashford reed inventory (except 48" reeds) is my actual stock on hand, shipping from Kansas. If you don't see your size in stock, contact me, as it may be on the way. I typically restock about once a month.

NOTE: Rigid heddle loom reeds are NOT interchangeable across brands. These reeds will only work for Ashford looms.

Reed sizes are based on weaving width, not the overall size of the reed's frame nor the width of the loom itself.

Not sure which size Ashford loom you have? Scroll down to the bottom for tips.

Reeds are available for differing yarns. The 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10dpi (10, 20, 30 and 40/10cm) reeds feature the wide eye for novelty yarns. The fine 12.5dpi (50/10cm) and the NEW extra fine 15dpi (60/10) reeds are also available. Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails. The reeds come in 30cm, 50cm and 70cm (12ins, 20ins and 28ins) widths.

Rigid Heddle reeds are made of natural, unfinished wood. I usually leave my reeds unfinished, but I recommend oil-based stains if you want to stain them (easy to apply with rags and don't raise the wood grain like water-based).


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NOT SURE WHICH ASHFORD LOOM YOU HAVE?

First off, there are 2 main lines of Ashford rigid heddle looms. The classic Rigid Heddle is a non-folding loom made of bare, natural wood (though it may be finished if you bought it second-hand). There is also the SampleIt range, a small subset of the Rigid Heddle line, also fixed (non-folding) and bare wood. The 16" size SampleIt uses the same reed the regular 16" Rigid Heddle.

The other line is the Knitters Loom, a folding rigid heddle loom with a clear lacquered finish. These two lines use a different range of sizes, which means you don't have to worry about getting the wrong reed for your loom if you know the weaving width.

Sizing is based on weaving width, not loom dimensions. The easiest way to tell the size you need is to measure an existing heddle (reed) if you have one. Measure across the plastic insert with the holes, not the overall frame (which is larger), then round to the closest number.

If you don't have a reed, it's a little trickier, but still pretty easy. Measure across the bracket that holds the reed, then round down to the closest number in your range, keeping in mind whether your loom folds or not.

The Rigid Heddle (non-folding) sizes (smaller sizes ="SampleIt"): 8" (discontinued, reeds still available), 10", 16", 24", 32", and 48"

Knitters Loom (folding) sizes: 12", 20", or 28"

Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance!