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Weaving Shuttles
Halcyon Yarn started as a store for weavers, and our commitment to weavers is still evident in the large selection of weaving equipment we carry. If you need an item we don't carry let us know, we may be able to special order it for you. We are also happy to special order parts for any of the looms we stock.

Weaving Shuttles


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Ashford Belt Shuttle for Inkle Loom - 18cm / 7"

Just the perfect width and thickness to fit through a belt loom shed. Strong edge for beating in the weft. Unfinished.

Please note that this item cannot be returned except in case of manufacturer defect.


Item Number: 68912255 $15.00

Ashford Boat Shuttle 29cm/11.5" (incl. 1 bobbin)

Beautifully shaped and well balanced, made from Silver Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish. Includes one nylon boat shuttle bobbin. Schacht and Leclrec Bobbins will fit too.

Please note that this item cannot be returned except in case of manufacturer defect.


Available in the following variants:

Ashford Stick Shuttle 15cm / 6 inch

Made from Silver Beech hardwood. Smooth Sanded finish. Width - 3.5cm (1 3/8in) length 10" perfect for narrow widths.

Please note: Special order items may not be returned except in the case of manufacturer defect.


Available in the following variants:

Ashford Stick Shuttle 15cm / 6 inch Lacquered

Made from Silver Beech hardwood smooth laquered finish. Width - 3.5cm (1 3/8in) length 10" designed just for Ashford's super wide rigid heddle loom. Picture for style only.

Please note: Special order items may not be returned except in the case of manufacturer defect.


Available in the following variants:

Ashford Stick Shuttle 120cm / 48 inch - set of 2

Made from Silver Beech hardwood, lacquered finish. Width - 3.5cm (1 3/8in) length 48" designed for Ashford's super wide rigid heddle loom. Picture for style only.


Item Number: 68912500 $63.50

Ashford Wavy Stick Shuttle Large 28"

Create interesting and decorative patterns by beating the weft into place with an Ashford Wavy Shuttle. You can use these shuttles with any loom, just be sure to purchase the width that works for your project and loom.

The shuttles have different size waves on each side and have a smooth lacquer finish.

This is the 16 inch (40cm) shuttle, the smallest of the three sizes offered (16", 20", 28").


Available in the following variants:

Dachshund Wiener Dog Weaving Shuttle

Beautifully handcrafted weaving shuttle in the shape of a cute little Dachshund! This lovely Wiener Dog is great for inkle looms, tablet weaving, card weaving and other small detail work. The Doxie's back has a beveled edge for pushing those threads in nice and tight. Handmade of solid Mahogany and carefully hand sanded and finished with a combination of oil and wax for a natural smooth satin finish.

Measurements:

Approximately 5 1/4" long (from tip of nose to tip of tail) x 2" wide (from top of head to bottom of feet) x 1/8" thick


Item Number: 68920100 $15.00

Dovetail Woodworks Quill Shuttle

The Dovetail Woodworks Company has combined an old-time Scandinavian look with native and exotic hardwood in their tiny closed-bottom quill shuttles. Measuring 12 in long and only 3/4 inch in height, these light weight shuttles are great for narrow warps and fine wefts just the ticket for weaving on looms with narrow sheds. Use 4 in quills (sold separately). Wood types vary.


Item Number: 68940000 $60.00

Harrisville Backstrap Shuttle Beater

Lightweight and easy to use, a double duty shuttle and beater for backstrap weaving. A great little shuttle with clever offset indentations, and a little groove for holding the end of your yarn. Use for weaving on many little looms, including, inkle, backstrap, smaller table looms, and rigid heddle looms. Use the backstrap shuttle beater to hold the weft yarn and beat the woven weft in place. 6" X 1.5"


Item Number: 6627000B $6.25

Harrisville 12" Boat Shuttle

Harrisville offers two boat shuttles: the regular 12" boat shuttle, and the 8" Shuttlette. Both sizes accept their 4" hardwood bobbins. The shuttles are made of hardwood. A spring operated shaft holds a bobbin securely yet releases easily for quick, convenient reloading. Harrisville recommends their regular shuttle for general weaving and their shuttlette for narrow warps. Depending on personal preference shuttles may need additional sanding. Accomodates Harrisville 4" wood and Leclerc 4" plastic bobbins


Item Number: 66001200 $46.00

Harrisville 16" Rag Shuttle

A practical shuttle for thick weft yarns or rag strips, the rag rug shuttle is designed to hold the maximum amount of yarn weft for rugweaving. Made of maple, it is available in 16" and 24" lengths.


Item Number: 6616000R $36.00

Harrisville 24" Rag Shuttle

Similar to the Schacht Rag Shuttle


Item Number: 68240000 $40.00

Harrisville Shuttlette

Harrisville's shuttlette is just the right size for table loom weaving, or any small projects worked in fine yarn. The shuttlette has a wide slot for very even yarn feed and measures 8.75 in long and 1" thick. Comes with a 4" wooden bobbin.


Item Number: 68920000 $42.00

Harrisville 19.5" Ski Shuttle

Harrisville ski shuttles are designed with a split spine so you can wrap the yarn on the shuttle in a figure-8 without increasing the height. Smooth sanded oil finish. Measures 19.5 x 1.5 in.


Item Number: 66000210 $38.00

Harrisville 12" Stick Shuttle

Ideal for simple weaving projects and small looms because of their narrow 1.5" profile, we stock Harrisville stick shuttles in 12" (special order 16", 20" and 24"). They are made of solid rock maple sanded very smooth and oil finished. The light weight and slim profile are a joy to use.


Item Number: 66120000 $10.00

Leclerc Budget Shuttle - Blue

Ideal for beginners and experienced weavers alike, this is a unique cost effective shuttle that will perform. molded of high impact, high density polyethylene. Uses Leclerc 4" styrene bobbin 61440000 only. Measures 1 1/8" x 1 5/8" x 11 1/4".


Item Number: 6112000B $22.00

Leclerc Budget Shuttle - Green

Ideal for beginners and experienced weavers alike, this is a unique cost effective shuttle that will perform. molded of high impact, high density polyethylene. Uses Leclerc 4" styrene bobbin 61440000 only. Measures 1 1/8" x 1 5/8" x 11 1/4".


Item Number: 6112000G $22.00

Leclerc Budget Shuttle - Red

Ideal for beginners and experienced weavers alike, this is a unique cost effective shuttle that will perform. molded of high impact, high density polyethylene. Uses Leclerc 4" styrene bobbin 61440000 only. Measures 1 1/8" x 1 5/8" x 11 1/4".


Item Number: 6112000R $22.00

Leclerc Budget Shuttle - Yellow

Ideal for beginners and experienced weavers alike, this is a unique cost effective shuttle that will perform. molded of high impact, high density polyethylene. Uses Leclerc 4" styrene bobbin 61440000 only. Measures 1 1/8" x 1 5/8" x 11 1/4".


Item Number: 6112000Y $22.00

Leclerc 11" Closed Bottom Boat Shuttle

Sanded smooth and finished with clear lacquer, Leclerc's closed-bottom boat shuttles will sail through your shed. They're our best selling boat shuttles. Comes with one 6" bobbin. additional Bobbins sold separately. Schacht or Leclerc 6" Plastic Bobbins work well.

Measures 1 3/8 X 2 X 15" and weighs 8 oz.


Available in the following variants:

Temporarily unavailable, please call or contact for detailsLeclerc 15" Closed Bottom Boat Shuttle $59.00 61150000
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Leclerc Double-Bobbin Boat Shuttle

The tool to choose when you want to put two wefts through the same shed. Though it's possible to wind two threads onto a single bobbin, it's very difficult to keep the tensions even. One inevitably gets wound tighter than the other and the problems just multiply from there. Enjoy hassle free weaving with a 2-bobbin shuttle; it's greatest advantage is even tension. Uses two Leclerc 4 in bobbins only (Schacht bobbins will not fit).

13 7/5 in long x 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. and weighs 5 oz.


Item Number: 62612250 $58.00

Leclerc End-Delivery Shuttle

Leclercs hand end-feed shuttle has a special tension device that allows the weaver to adjust the tension for each type of yarn giving a perfect selvage while increasing weaving speed Shuttles are 13" long X 1 3/4" deep X 1 3/8" high. Weight is 6.8 oz including the pirn


Item Number: 61190000 $157.00

Leclerc End-Delivery Shuttle for Flying Shuttle Beater

Leclercs Fly Shuttle end-feed shuttle with metal tips to stand up to the stress of the fly-shuttle beater action has a special tension device that allows the weaver to adjust the tension for each type of yarn giving a perfect selvage while increasing weaving speed. Shuttle is 15" long X 1 5/8" deep X 1 3/8" high. Weight is 16 oz. including the pirn. Uses 7" Prin #62613120


Item Number: 6119000F $275.00

Leclerc 22" Rag/ Multi-purpose Shuttle with Rod

There's nothing better for weaving wide fabric strip into rag rugs than this multi-purpose rag shuttle by Leclerc. Just remove the center bar and wrap fabric strips around the outside posts. When your need a two bobbin shuttle, put the rod back in place and you're ready to weave. Bobbins not included. Use two 4 in or 5 in bobbins.


Item Number: 61612080 $48.00

Leclerc 15" Rag/ Multi-purpose Shuttle with Rod

There's nothing better for weaving wide fabric strip into rag rugs than this multi-purpose rag shuttle by Leclerc. Just remove the center bar and wrap fabric strips around the outside posts. When your need a two bobbin shuttle, put the rod back in place and you're ready to weave. Bobbins not included. Use two 4 in or 5 in bobbins.


Item Number: 62612090 $45.00

Leclerc 18" Ski Shuttle

Leclerc ski shuttles get our staff vote for overall best. It can hold a full skein of Halcyon Yarn Rug Wool and still skate across the shuttle race of your beater (of course your shed needs to be big enough). 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches, height/width, 18 inch length.


Available in the following variants:

Leclerc 11" Slim Open Bottom Boat Shuttle

Sanded smooth and finished with clear lacquer, Leclerc's open-bottom slim boat shuttle comes with one 4" plastic styrene bobbin. Measures 7/8" X 1 5/8" x 11" and weighs 3.5 oz. Either Schacht or Leclerc 4" bobbins will both fit.


Item Number: 6111000S $42.00

Leclerc 10" Stick Shuttle

Leclercs sturdy maple stick shuttles have one beveled edge for beating the weft into place. Pick a length about 2" narrower than your weaving. 6 ", 10 ", 14 ", 18 ", 21" or 28". Stick shuttles are 1 5/8" wide.


Available in the following variants:

Louët 30 cm (11.8")Stick Shuttle

Louet Stick Shuttles have a slim profile that fits through narrow sheds. The smooth finish won't snag delicate warps. Available in lengths of 11.8", 15.5", 19.7", or 27.5" to match their small looms. Stick shuttles are 1 3/8" wide.

Please note that this special order item cannot be returned except in case of manufacturer defect.


Available in the following variants:

Louët Flying Dutchman Shuttle 34 cm (13.4")

Flying Dutchman Shuttle designed by Jan Louët has some very useful design features. First, the metal wire bowed across the top of the shuttle, spreads apart sticky warp threads. Second, the plastic guide in the front allows for optimal unwinding of your bobbin. Shuttles are lacquered 13.5 "x 2.75" x 2", weight: 5.7 oz made of lacquered beech. Use with paper quills or 5" Schacht bobbins.


Item Number: 65311100 $123.00

Louët Fly shuttle 40 cm (15.7") incl. 5 pirns

Flyi Shuttle designed for Louët Fly shuttle Beater system. Five wooden Pirns designed to fit are included. Shuttles are lacquered. Beautiful, balanced and with commercial grade tensioning and metal tips to protect the ends.


Item Number: 65311200 $349.00

Majacraft Wave Shuttle

The Majacraft newly designed wave shuttle allows you to create undulating shapes using thick or thin yarn on your rigid heddle loom.

Measures 19.5" long.


Item Number: 68320120 $46.00

10 1/2" Netting Shuttle

The use of netting shuttles goes back to a time when fishing nets were made and repaired by hand. Originally made of wood or bone, the netting shuttles of today are made from durable plastic nylon not as romantic but just as functional. Weavers, consider netting shuttles for tapestry and inlay techniques where the weft is carried in and out of the warp. 10 1/2" x 1 1/8"


Available in the following variants:

Add 5" Netting Shuttle $5.00 62611050
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Add 6" Netting Shuttle $6.00 62611060
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Add 8" Netting Shuttle $7.00 62611080
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Add Schacht Belt Shuttle $17.00 64080000
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Schacht Belt Shuttle

Schacht's small belt shuttle has a sharp beveled edge for beating in weft on narrow bands. Inkle looms, cardweaving, and narrow backstrap bands call for belt shuttles. 8 x 1 3/4 x 1/4


Item Number: 64080000 $17.00

Schacht 11" Closed-Bottom Boat Shuttle

Weavers who like the rich feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's finely made boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Best of all, they come in a vast variety of sizes and styles to meet every weavers whim. All are made from maple with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. Some are also available in oak. Bobbins not included.


Item Number: 64001100 $51.00

Schacht 12" End Delivery Shuttle

Made by Schacht, the 12" long version weighs a mere 5 ounces! To thread it, just lay your yarn into the slot; it couldn't be simpler.

Shuttle is approximately 1.25" high by 1.5" wide.

Pirn not included. Uses 6.25" Schacht pirn.


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Schacht 9" Mini Open-Bottom Boat Shuttle - Cherry

Weavers who like the rich feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's finely made boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Best of all, they come in a vast variety of sizes and styles to meet every weavers whim. All are made from maple or cherry with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. Bobbins not included.


Item Number: 6400900C $54.00

Schacht 9" Mini Open-Bottom Boat Shuttle - Maple

Weavers who like the rich feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's finely made boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Best of all, they come in a vast variety of sizes and styles to meet every weavers whim. All are made from maple with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. Bobbins not included.


Item Number: 64009000 $50.00

Schacht 11" Open-Bottom Boat Shuttle, Maple

Weavers who like the rich feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's finely made boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Best of all, they come in a vast variety of sizes and styles to meet every weavers whim. All are made from maple with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. Also available in cherry. 6" Bobbins not included. We recommend Schacht 6" plastic bobbins, but Leclerc 4" or 6" may be used as well.


Available in the following variants:

Schacht 14" Rag Shuttle

These broad, sturdy shuttles have been a traditional favorite for rag weaving, though they are also excellent for heavy rug wools and bulky chenilles. Available in 14 in and 20 in.


Available in the following variants:

Temporarily unavailable, please call or contact for detailsSchacht 14" Rag Shuttle $48.00 64140000
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Temporarily unavailable, please call or contact for detailsSchacht 20" Rag Shuttle $51.00 6420000R
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Schacht 18" Ski Shuttle

Schacht ski shuttle are characterized by large open hooks for easy wrapping of medium to heavy weight rug yarn. The smaller 18 in ski shuttle is a slimmer and shorter version of Schachts ever popular 24 in ski shuttle. You'll love this shuttle for medium-heavy wools, bulky novelties or even fine fabric strips. At 18 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, it's the right size for large and small looms alike.


Item Number: 64170000 $52.00

Schacht 11" Slim Closed-Bottom Boat Shuttle, Maple

Weavers who like the rich feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's finely made boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Best of all, they come in a vast variety of sizes and styles to meet every weavers whim. All are made from maple with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. Shown in Open Bottom. 4" Bobbins not included. We recommend Schacht 4" plastic bobbins, but Leclerc 4" may be used as well.


Item Number: 6400110S $51.00

Schacht 15" Slim Double-Bobbin Boat Shuttle

Weavers who like the warm feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's oil finished boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Maple with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. 4 inch bobbins not included (item (6444000P). 15 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.


Item Number: 6400160S $68.00

Schacht 11" Slim Open-Bottom Boat Shuttle, Maple

Weavers who like the rich feel of wood in their hands enjoy using Schacht's finely made boat shuttles. Turned-up tips make for easy throwing and catching, and the spring loaded shaft snaps back into place after changing bobbins. Best of all, they come in a vast variety of sizes and styles to meet every weavers whim. All are made from maple with a hand rubbed Danish oil finish. Shown in 11" open-bottom, maple and cherry. 4" Bobbins not included. We recommend Schacht 4" plastic bobbins, but Leclerc 4" may be used as well.


Item Number: 64100000 $51.00

Schacht 16" Stick Shuttle

Schacht Stick Shuttles have a slim profile that fits through the narrowest of sheds The smooth oiled finish won't snag delicate warps. Available in lengths of 9 ", 16 ", 20 ", 24 ", or 30". Stick shuttles are 1 1/2" wide.


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