Schacht Cricket Quartet - Table Loom Add-On
Transform your 15″ Cricket loom into a versatile 4-shaft table loom, expanding your creative possibilities with ease.
15" Cricket Loom sold separately.
UPDATE (4 June 2026): Schacht has put a temporary hold on select items, including this one. Schacht has been experiencing extended lead times, and this measure will help them focus their production efforts and improve efficiency on products that are currently active. We will update everyone once the on-hold items are reintroduced.
For many fibre artists, the journey of creativity is sometimes hindered by the limitations of their tools. Maybe you've felt the constraint when trying to introduce complex patterns into your work. It's easy to feel stuck, but know that this is merely a stepping stone to greater creativity.
Introducing the Schacht Cricket Quartet. This ingenious add-on seamlessly bridges your current Cricket loom into a 4-shaft table loom, unlocking a world of expanded designs and techniques. With features tailored to enhance your weaving experience, you'll notice smoother actions and clearer sheds from your very first use. It's like adding a new, vibrant palette to your artistic resources instantly.
Imagine the satisfaction of weaving intricate patterns with simplicity and joy. The Cricket Quartet not only amplifies your weaving capabilities but also enriches your creative process, offering you the confidence and delight that comes from mastering your craft. A smart choice for any weaving enthusiast, this add-on promises to be a cherished part of your weaving journey.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Convert your 15″ Cricket into a 4-Shaft Loom for greater weaving complexity.
- Smooth lever action for easy shaft movement.
- Extended back beam ensures clean sheds.
- Crafted from high-quality maple plywood and solid hard maple.
- Manufactured in the USA ensuring premium build quality.
- Includes 300 Texsolv heddles
- 6, 8, 10, 12, or 15 dent reeds available
- Made of high-quality maple plywood and solid hard maple; left unfinished to match your Cricket loom
- Ships flat-packed, with assembly required
- 15″ Cricket Loom and optional 15″ Cricket Stand sold separately
- You will need a warping system (a warping peg set or warping board) for measuring warp chains—try our Warping Pegs or Warping Board (available in 4-1/2 yard and 14-yard sizes)
- Recommended accessories: 11″ slim boat shuttle, plastic bobbins, bobbin winder, 15″ Cricket Stand, 15″ Cricket Trap
- 1 × Schacht Cricket Quartet (Add-on only - Cricket Loom not included)
- 300 Texsolv heddles
- Setup & assembly instructions
15" Cricket Loom and other accessories sold separately. You must have a 15" Cricket Loom to install the Cricket Quartet.
Schacht - Make Your Cricket Sing With The Cricket Quartet!
The Cricket Quartet is your stepping stone to new weaving possibilities! The Cricket Quartet reimagines our most popular rigid heddle loom, the 15" Cricket and transforms it into a 4-shaft loom with a 13-1/2" weaving width.
Schacht - How To Assemble The Cricket Quartet
In this video, we will show you step-by-step instructions on how to install your Cricket Quartet to your Cricket! Do you want to switch between rigid heddle and shaft weaving? We will also show you how to uninstall Quartet from Cricket. By converting your rigid heddle loom to a 4-shaft loom, your weaving possibilities are endless!
Schacht - How To Assemble The 15-Inch Cricket Trap
The 15″ Cricket Trap is a wonderful accessory that allows you to conveniently store shuttles, scissors, and tools as you weave on your 15″ Cricket. In this video, we will show you step-by-step instructions on how to assemble and install your Cricket Trap to your Cricket!
Schacht - Warping Your Cricket Quartet
In this video, we will show you step-by-step how to warp your Cricket Quartet! From winding your warp on a peg set and warping board to sleying the reed to threading the heddles and more, this video will help you get your Quartet ready to weave on. You will be up and weaving in no time!
Schacht - Weaving Plain Weave On The Cricket Quartet
Follow along with instructor Sienna Bosch in weaving plain weave on the Cricket Quartet!
Schacht - Weaving On Your Cricket Quartet
In this video, Sienna Bosch will show you how to weave a plain weave and a straight twill on your Cricket Quartet! By converting your rigid heddle loom to a 4-shaft loom, your weaving possibilities are endless! You will be up and weaving complex patterns in no time!
The Schacht Cricket Quartet is an innovative accessory that transforms the 15" Cricket rigid heddle loom into a 4-shaft table loom, allowing for more complex weaving patterns.
When installed, the Quartet reduces the weaving width from 15" to 13.5".
The Quartet is specifically designed for the 15" Cricket loom and is not compatible with other sizes.
It's recommended to use an 11" slim boat shuttle, plastic bobbins, and a bobbin winder to enhance your weaving experience with the Quartet.
Yes, the Quartet includes 300 Texsolv heddles for your weaving projects.
Yes, you can revert to the original rigid heddle configuration by removing the Quartet attachment.
The Quartet allows for more complex patterns, up to 4 shafts, such as twill, waffle weave, and doubleweave.
While the Quartet expands weaving capabilities, it may present a learning curve for beginners. It's beneficial to have some weaving experience before using the Quartet.
