20" Hickory Goldilocks Peg Loom Take a risk and unleash your creativity with the ancient art of peg loom weaving! This tool, said to predate the Viking era, is highly portable and simple to use for creating a wide range of woven items such as rugs, wall hangings, and more. Embrace this relaxing fiber craft and get ready to embark on a journey through time. The possibilities are limitless - from cozy blankets to stylish bags, let your imagination run wild! So, start weaving now and discover the endless adventures of this traditional technique. Hickory is among the hardest and strongest of woods native to the United States. On average, Hickory is denser, stiffer, and harder than either White Oak or Hard Maple. The wood is commonly used where strength or shock-resistance is important. In addition to strength and hardness applications, the wood of Carya species also has a very high thermal energy content when burned, and is sometimes used as fuelwood for wood stoves. Additionally, Hickory is also used as charcoal in cooking meat, with the smoke imparting additional flavor to the food. And did we mention that it is gorgeous?? Our Goldilocks Peg Loom is an absolute beauty! Featuring three rows of pegs, it offers the ultimate flexibility for all your project needs. The first row is perfect for lighter weft such as yarn, the middle row (which is the standard size on The OG) is ideal for roving and locks, and the last row is designed for heavier weft like corespun. Includes: - pre-drilled loom in our distinctive shape - pegs for every size hole, with 2 extra pegs - sanding paper - threading tool - instruction sheet Each board is unique and different. Photos are the exact loom you will receive if you purchase this listing. 2.114.11 This loom features our NEW pegs! This style of pegs will be ongoing with all looms in the foreseeable future. ** We WILL have a video posted soon about the new pegs, and how we use them! As a final touch in creation, we add mineral oil to oil each board, which brings out all of the natural beauty hidden in the board. If you ever feel the need to spruce up your board, mineral oil is an affordable and easily accessible option that works wonders!