Rosie’s Speedweve Style Mending Loom

The original Speedweaver or Speedweve, was produced in England by E & A Chesstok in the 1940s and 1950s. The original concept was to provide a simple and easy tool to mend clothing during WWII on the homefront.

Similar looms were produced in other countries under names such as Darn Easy, Daga Darner, Jasco Mender, Fredos, Star Darning Machine and Stoppapparat.

Our version harkens back to the original 14-hook design and is suitable for darning, mending and even adding some flair to a weaving or knitting project.

There are two basic components to this loom:

• Wooden Disc – Holds the fabric in place with rubber bands.
• Metal Hooks – Holds the “warp” in place while the “weft” is built with a weaving needle. The hooks can be “flipped” to open and close the shed allowing for easy access with the weaving needle.

Features:

• 14-Hook Configuration
• Crochet Hook
• Weaving Needle
• Wooden Disc Diameter: 2.5″
• Instruction Sheet