Seven years ago today we listed our first hexagon pin loom on Etsy, and the list of new looms has grown since then. Today we’d like to add two equilateral triangle looms, the Original EquiTri R and F.
Greta Holmstrom used the fine sett EquiTri triangle loom when she designed her Lotus Mosaic Runner that is published in “Easy Weaving with Little Looms” Summer 2024. Of course you can use the Jewel loom to weave equilateral triangles (see Weaving Triangles on the Jewel Loom). However, if you need more than a few, it will go faster and is more enjoyable to use a dedicated loom.
Find the new looms in our Etsy store: Original EquiTri R and Original EquiTri F
The triangles can be used for many project ideas, either on their own or together with other “Original”-sized TURTLE looms like hexagons, diamonds, and jewels.
Are you wondering what to do with equilateral triangles? Here is a short geometry insight to inspire you:
- One equilateral triangle makes a great gap filler to smoothen borders.
- Two equilateral triangles make a diamond shape.
- Three equilateral triangles make a half hexagon.
- Four equilateral triangles make … a larger equilateral triangle.
- Five equilateral triangles make a pretty flower shape.
- Six equilateral triangles make a hexagon.
Now add color to the mix, and you have a great building block for a sheer endless number of projects. Find more ideas in the quilting world and on this Pinterest board.
A quick “first project” is to make a kaleidoscope table topper … It’s easy: Grab 6 colors from your yarn stash, weave 6 hexagons and 6 equilateral triangles. Sew the six triangles together into a hexagon, then surround that hexagon with the 6 hexagons.
If you are new to triangle weaving, we have prepared something special for you: We’ve added instructional videos to our YouTube channel that show triangle weaving for left- and right-handed weavers!
Enjoy the show and weave on!
