I bought three of these looms and a ton of loops and my granddaughters and I made so many potholders for “party favors” at our Christmas Eve gathering. We are having even more fun after buying the design book. These are not like the ones I remember as a kid. They are cotton, sturdy, and can actually be used. My only disappointment was one of my granddaughter’s weaving hook rusted after only a few weeks and I have since learned they are not treated for rust and they have to be scrubbed with steel wool. Other than that we are delighted with this purchase and having so much fun!