Transform Your 15″ Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom into a 4-Shaft Weaving Powerhouse
Turn your favorite rigid heddle loom into a true multi-shaft weaving system with the Schacht Cricket Quartet — an innovative 4-shaft attachment designed for weavers who want more complex patterns without buying a separate table loom. Engineered with precision, the Cricket Quartet lets you explore twills, summer & winter, overshot, doubleweave, and more, all on your existing loom.
Product Overview
The Cricket Quartet reimagines the popular 15″ Schacht Cricket rigid heddle loom by converting it into a 4-shaft loom with a 13.5″ (34 cm) weaving width. Its thoughtfully spaced levers provide smooth action for raising and lowering shafts, giving you clean, consistent sheds for advanced weaving structures.
This kit ships flat-packed with assembly required and includes 300 Texsolv heddles and your choice of dent reed (6, 8, 10, 12, or 15). The attachment mounts easily to your Cricket loom (sold separately), unlocking powerful shuttle-loom control while keeping a compact footprint ideal for small studios, workshops, and classes.
What’s Included
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Cricket Quartet 4-shaft upgrade kit (assembly required)
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300 Texsolv heddles (5-7/8″ / 150 mm red)
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One stainless steel reed (choose dent size)
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Hardware for attaching to your 15″ Cricket loom
Note: 15″ Cricket rigid heddle loom, stand, and accessories (shuttles, warping tools) are not included in the Upgrade. If you would like the Cricket loom and stand please choose the corresponding option in the drop down menu.
Key Benefits
- Converts an existing 15″ Cricket loom into a true 4-shaft loom
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13.5″ (34 cm) weaving width — ideal for scarves, cloth panels, samples, and wider projects
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Smooth shaft lever action for clean sheds and easier pattern weaving
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Pivoting beater maximizes weaving space
- Made in the USA with solid maple & maple plywood — unfinished to match your Cricket loom†
Perfect For
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Weavers ready to explore multi-shaft pattern weaving
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Small studio or apartment weaving spaces
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Workshops and guild demonstrations
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Sampling drafts before committing to larger floor looms
FAQs
Q: What is the Cricket Quartet?
A: The Cricket Quartet is an upgrade kit that transforms a Schacht 15″ Cricket rigid heddle loom into a 4-shaft weaving loom with a 13.5″ weaving width, enabling advanced weave structures like twills and overshot.
Q: Do I need to buy a loom too?
A: Yes — a 15″ Schacht Cricket rigid heddle loom is required separately. The Quartet attaches to that loom; it’s not a standalone loom.
Q: What reed sizes are available?
A: You can choose from 6, 8, 10, 12, or 15 dent reeds depending on your yarn and pattern needs.
Q: Is assembly difficult?
A: The Cricket Quartet ships flat-packed and requires assembly. It’s designed to be straightforward for weavers comfortable with basic loom setup.
Q: Can I switch back to rigid heddle weaving?
A: Yes — the Cricket Quartet installs and removes easily, so you can return to rigid heddle mode when desired.
Q: Do I need additional tools to warp this?
A: Yes — for accurate warping, a warping peg set or warping board is recommended for measuring your warp chain.
