Hooks, Heddles & Tie Up Cords

A heddle hook is a small but essential weaving tool that makes threading heddles and reeds far easier on the hands and eyes, while tie up cords connect your loom's treadles to its shafts so your pattern lifts correctly. Whether you're threading a floor loom for the first time or replacing a frayed tie up, having the right hook and cords on hand saves time at the warping bench.

Picking a Threading or Heddle Hook

Most weavers keep at least one threading hook and one reed hook nearby. Brass hooks like the Harrisville combo threading sley hook are durable and comfortable for long threading sessions, while an S-shaped reed hook can slide through dense reeds without catching the warp threads.

Texsolv vs. Metal Heddles

• Texsolv heddles are lightweight, quiet, and easy to add or remove from a shaft by hand.
• Wire and metal heddles, such as those from LeClerc, offer a smooth, consistent eye for fine or delicate yarns.
• Choosing between them often comes down to loom type and personal preference rather than one being better overall.

Tying Up Your Loom

A complete tie up kit takes the guesswork out of connecting treadles to shafts on looms like the Toika Eeva or Liisa, and Texsolv anchors make adjusting tension simple once the cords are in place. If you're also restringing a rigid heddle loom, check Reeds & Rigid Heddles for matching parts, and browse Shuttles & Pick-up Sticks for the rest of your weaving toolkit.