This review is from : Harrisville Designs Style A Easyweaver
Needs better instructions . I'm an adult, and I got this for myself because I wanted a relatively inexpensive loom to fiddle with, to see if I could actually make something useful from this "toy". I figured since this was a toy, it would be easier. Well, having tinkered with the thing for about ten minutes now, my initial impression is that there is no way a 7 year old could figure out how to work this thing by themselves. The directions are perplexing to say the least. There are two booklets; one of them is supposed to be a quick start guide and the other a book of projects. For the rainbow scarf, I found you have to refer back and forth (at least to start) to both booklets. It felt like someone showing you what a bike was, the pieces of it, and then you were expected to just get on and peddle yourself off into the sunset. Not so much.
I feel like this loom COULD be easy to use, and that they PROBABLY did do all the hard work already getting it so it's ready to go when you receive it, but the instructions and illustrations are so confusing that I'm just not so sure anymore. I was more certain of its ease before the directions than after, and I think that says something. For example, the extra shuttle that's in the loom, is that supposed to be there? Do I need to take it out? They don't mention this in the booklets. The section on re-threading is so unintuitive that I've decided to read it again tomorrow when I've had some coffee and a night's rest. I mean, this really shouldn't be rocket science.
Overall, I've given this thing 4 stars because I think it WILL be easy to use once I figure out how to do it (on the Internet, not through the materials they've provided), and because it seems to be built sturdy (sturdily?). I'm sure I will get hours of enjoyment out of it and hopefully a completed, usable product; however, all this is wishful thinking in light of the fact that for now I simply cannot figure out if I'm even using this "toy" correctly at all.
By the way, this is the Easy Weaver A, not B. The booklets refer to both, and the box does not seem to mention the model.
Needs better instructions . I'm an adult, and I got this for myself because I wanted a relatively inexpensive loom to fiddle with, to see if I could actually make something useful from this "toy". I figured since this was a toy, it would be easier. Well, having tinkered with the thing for about ten minutes now, my initial impression is that there is no way a 7 year old could figure out how to work this thing by themselves. The directions are perplexing to say the least. There are two booklets; one of them is supposed to be a quick start guide and the other a book of projects. For the rainbow scarf, I found you have to refer back and forth (at least to start) to both booklets. It felt like someone showing you what a bike was, the pieces of it, and then you were expected to just get on and peddle yourself off into the sunset. Not so much.
I feel like this loom COULD be easy to use, and that they PROBABLY did do all the hard work already getting it so it's ready to go when you receive it, but the instructions and illustrations are so confusing that I'm just not so sure anymore. I was more certain of its ease before the directions than after, and I think that says something. For example, the extra shuttle that's in the loom, is that supposed to be there? Do I need to take it out? They don't mention this in the booklets. The section on re-threading is so unintuitive that I've decided to read it again tomorrow when I've had some coffee and a night's rest. I mean, this really shouldn't be rocket science.
Overall, I've given this thing 4 stars because I think it WILL be easy to use once I figure out how to do it (on the Internet, not through the materials they've provided), and because it seems to be built sturdy (sturdily?). I'm sure I will get hours of enjoyment out of it and hopefully a completed, usable product; however, all this is wishful thinking in light of the fact that for now I simply cannot figure out if I'm even using this "toy" correctly at all.
By the way, this is the Easy Weaver A, not B. The booklets refer to both, and the box does not seem to mention the model.
Harrisville Designs Style A Easyweaver Reviews
HARRISVILLE LOOM ..... IS NOT THE BEST LOOM DEAL !! . After reading the rather weak Amazon reviews for this Harrisville loom I still did ( reluctantly ) order this loom from Amazon (for grandaughter 11th birthday ).
Shortly thereafter I discovered a superior quality loom from another source, and for less money. I cancelled my Amazon order!
The loom I purchased, is called "Little Quick Weaver", and is a mom and pop product from Michigan.
If you do an internet search, or an E-Bay search, using the "Little Quick Weaver" name, you will find where/how to purchase one.
I tried to provide the ordering/purchase specifics here, but Amazon removed that review.
HARRISVILLE LOOM ..... IS NOT THE BEST LOOM DEAL !! . After reading the rather weak Amazon reviews for this Harrisville loom I still did ( reluctantly ) order this loom from Amazon (for grandaughter 11th birthday ).
Shortly thereafter I discovered a superior quality loom from another source, and for less money. I cancelled my Amazon order!
The loom I purchased, is called "Little Quick Weaver", and is a mom and pop product from Michigan.
If you do an internet search, or an E-Bay search, using the "Little Quick Weaver" name, you will find where/how to purchase one.
I tried to provide the ordering/purchase specifics here, but Amazon removed that review.
Harrisville Designs Style A Easyweaver Opinions
Toy? or Mess! . I purchased the Easy Weaver A used for myself. Expecting it to be ready for weaving, the entire loom was a tangled mess. After untangling all the yarn and figuring out how to get it going took most of a day. It was a good thing that it was not purchased for a child. I was looking for something simple to learn weaving with and thought I would buy used.
When it arrived, I was very disappointed. I believe that the seller had misrepresented the item by not declaring that someone had cut the yarn at the base creating the mess. And it was definitely a mess.
Next time I will spend the extra to buy new.
Toy? or Mess! . I purchased the Easy Weaver A used for myself. Expecting it to be ready for weaving, the entire loom was a tangled mess. After untangling all the yarn and figuring out how to get it going took most of a day. It was a good thing that it was not purchased for a child. I was looking for something simple to learn weaving with and thought I would buy used.
When it arrived, I was very disappointed. I believe that the seller had misrepresented the item by not declaring that someone had cut the yarn at the base creating the mess. And it was definitely a mess.
Next time I will spend the extra to buy new.
Feature Harrisville Designs Style A Easyweaver
- Easy weavers are pre-threaded with the yarn on them as shown.
- Sew the strips together and make pillow covers, blankets, clothing and more!
- Produce a surprising variety of woven pieces
- Even someone who has never woven before will find this process easy and enjoyable.
- Made of finished wood and are made to last
Product Details
EAN : 0746331053987UPC : 746331053987
MPN : 394
Brand : Harrisville Designs
Weight : 6 pounds
Height : 7 inches
Length : 19 inches
Width : 11 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Harrisville Designs
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 12 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Model : F394-AZ
Publisher : Harrisville Designs
SKU : HAV_394_EasyWeaverA
Studio : Harrisville Designs
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