· Dana Whitfield
Best Weaving Loom, Compared: Bare Frames, Complete Kits, Artisan Looms
We priced this comparison against publicly listed catalog prices across the market, so you're seeing real numbers rather than marketing rounding. Below is what each tier actually puts in the box for the money.
The three tiers, side by side
| LoomCraft kit | Bare frame tier | Artisan handmade tier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | $84.95–$109.95 | $25.95–$59.95 | ~$525 |
| What's included | Frame, comb, 2–3 shuttles, 12-color yarn set | Frame and a minimum shuttle; comb, heddle bar and yarn sold separately | Solid hardwood frame, made to order |
| Sizes available | 15.35in–23.62in | 10in–20in | Two sizes, typically medium and extra-large |
| Ready to warp on arrival | Yes, one box | No: add comb, heddle bar and yarn | Frame only, tools and yarn separate |
Tier prices reflect publicly listed catalog prices in the frame-loom market, checked July 2026 and subject to change. LoomCraft prices are fixed and verifiable on each product page.
What the bare frame tier puts in the box
Bare frames are built for weavers who already keep a comb, shuttles and a yarn stash from another craft. Once those parts are added back in, the total usually lands close to, or above, a complete LoomCraft kit of comparable size — and it lands in two or three deliveries instead of one. Our Small kit at $84.95 covers the same first project with nothing to source: frame, comb, shuttles, notched rod and yarn together.
What the artisan tier puts in the box
That tier buys craftsmanship and exclusivity in the wood itself. What it does not change is the tool list — a handmade frame needs the same comb, shuttles and yarn as any other. A LoomCraft kit at $109.95 arrives with that list already filled, which is the practical difference the two prices describe.
What a complete LoomCraft kit puts in the box
We priced the range deliberately between the two other tiers: more complete than a bare frame, more accessible than a made-to-order piece. Open one box, warp the frame, weave the same afternoon — that is the problem these kits are built to solve, and the reason the comb and the shuttles are never an add-on line.
Our test: Dana measured frame width against usable weaving area on comparable sizes across all three tiers. The practical weaving area on our Large (60×47cm / 23.62×18.50in) matches the largest common bare frame, and the LoomCraft kit was the one that arrived ready to warp without an added parts order.
Entry price of a complete LoomCraft kit: frame, comb, shuttles, notched rod and yarn, with nothing to add before the first weave
— LoomCraft product pages, 2026
Yarn colors included in the +12 Yarns kits, so the first project starts without a separate yarn order
— LoomCraft product pages, 2026
Americans who knit or crochet, a sign the market for hand-craft looms is part of a mainstream hobby, not a fringe one
— Craft Yarn Council, 2024
Frequently asked
What does a complete kit include that a bare frame doesn't?
The comb, 2–3 shuttles, the notched rod and the yarn. On the bare frame tier each of those is a separate purchase; in a LoomCraft kit they ship in the same box, and the +12 Yarns versions add twelve colors on top.
Which loom suits a first-time weaver?
A complete kit in the Small or Medium size. A first weave needs the frame, a comb, a shuttle and yarn at the same time, and the $84.95 Small covers all four in one delivery.
What does a bare frame cost once accessories are added?
It depends which comb, heddle bar and yarn you pick, and prices vary by option. The number that doesn't vary is ours: $84.95 to $109.95, with nothing left to add before your first weave.
Dana Whitfield · Textile Craft Curator, LoomCraft
Dana test-weaves every LoomCraft size on real tapestry projects, timing setup, checking warp tension, and how the notched bars hold up, and turns down more samples than she approves.
Reviewed and updated July 5, 2026. See how we test and read real buyer feedback on our reviews page.
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Our most complete kit: frame, comb, 3 shuttles, notched rod, and a 12-color yarn set included.