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Harrisville Designs Peg Loom is a wonderful, affordable way to discover the excitement of real tapestry weaving. Easy-to-read instructions and big diagrams make learning to weave a snap. Children immediately grasp the technique when they practice on this simple, sturdy loom. The Harrisville Designs Peg Loom has won the Teachers Choice Award, the Oppenheim Best Toy Award, and the Lion and Lamb Project s Top Twenty Non-Violent Toys Award. Included in the Peg Loom Set: Hardwood 7" x 10" loom with rugged nylon pegs, Cotton Warp String, brightly colored 100% Pure Wool Yarn, plastic needle for easy weaving, and illustrated instructions. With this loom, you can create a finished project measuring up to 5.5" x 9" -- perfect for coasters, doll house rugs, "magic carpets" for children, purses, and so much more. Harrisville Designs is located in the Monadnock Highlands of Southwestern New Hampshire. A family owned business, Harrisville Designs was established in 1971. Our goal is to preserve and share the textile heritage of our small New Hampshire village, by providing the highest quality materials for easy projects you and your children can make at home. Children feel proud when they create beautiful, practical items they can use at home or give as gifts. Hand weaving, knitting and felting are wonderful intergenerational activities your whole family can share. All Harrisville products are 100 per cent made in the USA.Introduce children to the joys of weaving with this sturdy wooden peg loom, made just for beginners. Easy-to-read instructions with big diagrams make learning a snap. Weavers begin by looping heavy cotton string between the loom s slanted nylon pegs, forming the "warp" of their design. Then, using the long, plastic needle and brightly colored yarn provided, they weave the "weft"--the filling that goes over and under the string--creating designs and holding the piece together. In addition to a sense of accomplishment, children get the chance to practice math and fine-motor skills. They can use this 7.5-by-10-inch loom to create wall hangings, doll blankets, coasters, bookmarks, and more. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio s Gold Seal Award. --Joan DeClaire
