Swift Darning Loom
Swift Darning Loom
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Many of our customers end up placing a second order later for their weft pick.
so we added the option for you to purchase them together. Choose "Loom + Weft Pick" or "Just the loom please".
(If "Loom + Weft Pick" is out of stock you can still add a pick to your order here.)
For a limited time, we have added some of our special edition looms to be purchased on their own. Learn more about our premium looms on their respective bundle listings: stripe or walnut.
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The Swift Darning Loom is an upcycled take on classic vintage mini looms like the Speedweve (UK) or the Darn Easy (Canada). Like its vintage predecessors, the Swift Darning Loom is an heirloom in the making -- this time, with a modern and earth-conscious twist.
We designed this loom with our core values in mind. We use reclaimed solid hardwood paired with high-quality birch plywood for the base, and stainless steel hooks and hardware to hold everything together. The wood is sanded to a fine finish and left bare, allowing it the potential to develop a beautiful patina with age and use.
Each of the work surfaces is unique in character, and in many cases the original finish is left intact as a hat-tip to the previous life that the wood has already enjoyed.
The Swift Darning Loom comes with one 14-hook darning loom & our "standard size" work surface (3 x 4.5"). The rectangular shape of the work surface means that you can create a much bigger patch per 14 hooks, compared to the "original" circular disc design. (They're also more efficient to make -- less waste in production, more function in the end product! A total win!)
+ 2x 3.5" sewing needles, 1x 2" sewing needle
+ stretchy tie (so you don't have to keep scrounging for elastics as they break)
+ our Warping Helper (click here for a video tutorial on how to use it)
+ the most thorough mini-loom instruction booklet that exists!
+ access to lots of how-to videos on the Worth Mending YouTube channel!
Packages are sent in recycled brown paper. Opening your package reveals your OOAK "packaging materials" -- your loom and accessories are kept safe by fabric scraps from our stash that you can re-use for patching or whatever else strikes your fancy. If you're real lucky, your package will come wrapped furoshiki-style -- re-use the wrap for another gift and carry the tradition on! Or, if you order a pouch, everything gets bundled in there before being swaddled in brown paper. This process takes time, but is the least wasteful packaging method we can think of which makes it worth it! <3
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Each loom is one-of-a-kind and, as we mentioned, handmade with natural wood and stainless steel. This implies that variation in colour, texture, weight and other physical characteristics is completely normal and should not affect the function of your piece. Each one of these is built to last, and we handle every single one of them before shipping to make sure that they are sanded to a velvety finish and that those hooks flip smoothly side to side. The rounded edges and curves make this piece just lovely to hold on to as you work, and the unfinished wood will develop a patina over time -- or you can choose to stain, wax, oil, or paint it as you see fit!
IF THIS LISTING SAYS "Sold Out" or "Coming Soon", this means we're in between batches! You can keep in touch and find out the second that we release more by signing up for my newsletter. The second place we announce drops is via Instagram or maybe TikTok.
This was exactly as described and the accompanying darning needles are the cherry on top. After getting the hang of making sure the fabric tension on my mends was correct (that was the only real learning curve), I flew through my mending pile so quickly that I started offering darning on my local Buy Nothing group! This lil' contraption is actually helping me build local community. Who knew.
This is a great little tool and wonderfully made. You can see the care and the craftsmanship. I practiced on a few old socks to get the hang of it, and I’m looking forward to mending a lot of things and keeping them out of the landfill. It took me a little bit to get the hang of it and figure out which yarns worked best, but the YouTube channel is very helpful and I feel confident after only a few socks! And I should also add, I’ve washed and worn the socks several times and the patches I did are holding up great. :)
Did my first use of the loom on a grey cardigan…my skills require honing but the loom was helpful. I just wish the metal was a mm or two thinner.
Hi Wendy - that's great, I'm so happy to hear you dove in right away on a repair. I'm sure you'll refine all the little details quickly, and you'll be so proud of your patches ❤️✨
We have discussed offering a finer-gauge version, but it isn't feasible with our design -- the hooks are made from 2mm bicycle spokes, and carving the wood much thinner than we already do might weaken the structure. We stuck with a middle-size that works pretty well at all but the thickest and thinnest applications, and built to last! hope you enjoy it and can pass your swift darner on to generations of future menders ❤️
Loving my little loom. It makes patching holes do quick, neat and easy. Thank you
I have a cheap mass produced cheap loom and it never gets used. The metal edges are so sharp it can literally slice and the working surface is so small. Elysha and Scott’s loom is such an incredible upgrade. The loom is handcrafted to such an amazing quality. The spokes are nice and hefty, giving a great tactile feel. You know it’s made to last. The base is nice and big and allows me to make patches significantly bigger than any other mass made mending loom. And that’s with just the standard size I bought! Upcycled materials is the cherry on top of an amazing product. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you treat yourself.
