Diamonds and Rust Scarf Yarn Collection

November 15, 2019

We have assembled the 10/2 American Maid naturally colored cotton yarns to make Rachel Simmons Diamonds & Rust scarf as shown in Handwoven’s Lookbook:  Loom Theory:  Rigid Heddle Scarf Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.  We have collected the yarns you will need to make the scarf…you will need to purchase the instructions from Long Thread Media. Click Here for the instructions:  Loom Theory: Rigid Heddle Scarf Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.

The instructions as written make 1 scarf.  We have assembled the yarn for either 1 or 2 scarves.

Please scroll down for more information on the collection.

Photos by Good Folk Photography, courtesy of Long Thread Media.

Ashford Rigid Heddles/Reeds

November 15, 2019

These are an essential item for your rigid heddle loom.  If you want to weave with assorted sizes of yarns, you will need additional reeds to go with your Rigid Heddle, SampleIt, and Knitter’s Looms.  Made from the same sustainably sourced hardwood as the Ashford looms, and from strong durable nylon.  Available in 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15 dents per inch (dpi).

Please note that we do have a good selection of reeds in stock, but some items will need to be ordered prior to shipping.  We are usually able to ship within 1-2 weeks.

Skipping Rocks Scarf Yarn Collection

November 13, 2019

We have assembled the yarns to make Cynthia Newman’s Skipping Rocks Scarf as shown in Handwoven’s Lookbook:  Loom Theory: Four Shaft Scarf Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.  We have collected the yarns you will need to make the scarf…you will need to purchase the instructions from Long Thread Media. Click Here for the instructions:  Loom Theory: Four Shaft Scarf Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media

Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom, for Beginners and Beyond

November 13, 2019

This book by Syne Mitchell covers everything you need to know about weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Starts with the basics — how to select a loom, set it up, and get started — and moves on to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results.

Poetic Placemats Instructions

November 7, 2019

If you follow these instructions, you will end up with 4 beautiful placemats that all have a different look.  You will learn to do 4 types of finger manipulated edging techniques to create 4 beautiful placemats.  Mix and match or choose your favorites.  Think of them as samplers you can use.

Learn to Weave on the Knitters Loom

October 30, 2019

This booklet is the short and sweet introduction to weaving on your Knitters Loom.  It is the same booklet that comes with the new Ashford Knitters Loom.  It gives you clear and straight instructions for getting ready to weave a scarf.  Includes: setting up the loom, winding the warp and threading the loom.  Includes lots of great pictures.

Weaving Hooks

September 20, 2019

All kinds of threading and sley hooks for threading and sleying your reeds.  Use for threading heddles on a harness loom or for threading rigid heddle reeds.

Basket Weave 4 Towel Rigid Heddle Instructions

September 20, 2019

Want to make a Gorgeous Basket Weave Towel that is both functional and beautiful on your rigid heddle loom?  This is it! 8 colors from around our Tubular Spectrum Mercerized cotton plus enough white yarn to make 4 beautiful and functional basket weave dishtowels.  Finished towels are approximately 12.5” x 24”.  The 5/2 yarn is doubled in each dent and doubled when weaving to make a balanced basket weave structure.

To view more pictures, or to purchase the kit, please click HERE! Scroll down for more information.

 

Basket Weave Towel Instructions- 2 Towel- Rigid Heddle

September 20, 2019

Want a Color Gamp that is both functional and beautiful?  This is it! Finished towels are approximately 12.5” x 24”. The 5/2 yarn is doubled in each dent and doubled when weaving to make a balanced basket weave structure.

You can find instructions for the 4 towel variation HERE

To view more pictures or to purchase the kit, click HERE!

Ombre Chameleon Scarf Instructions

September 20, 2019

Watch the shades shift from blue to green! By blending these 3 yarns you can make a pair of lovely scarves that gently shifts color from one edge to the other.  They are designed to give you this fun color experience on your Rigid Heddle or other 2-4 shaft Loom!

Makes 2 scarves approximately 7” X 58”in 10/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn, one to give and one to keep for yourself.

To view more pictures, or to purchase a kit, click HERE!

Seaside Towels Instructions

September 20, 2019

Join us for a stroll along the beach and enjoy the colorful waves in these Seaside towels!  We have used the wonderful color palette of the Maurice Brassard unmercerized cotton yarns to dream up the seaside colorways for these soft towels.

RIGID HEDDLE KIT: Instructions to make two plaid towels using a rigid heddle loom:  one woven in plain weave, and one woven in a soft pickup pattern.  The finished sizes of the towels are approximately 12.5” x 20”.

4 SHAFT KIT:  Instructions to make 4 delightful plaid towels: two woven in plain weave, and two woven in rosepath pattern.  Includes 4 shaft instructions.  The finished sizes of the towels are approximately 18” x 26”.

To view more photos, or to purchase the complete kit, click HERE!

Au Natural Towel Kit

September 20, 2019

This towel kit from DJE Handwovens features our American Maid™ naturally color cotton yarn.  This kit makes two towels and comes with either green or brown cotton yarns.  The warp is prewound and ready to put directly onto your loom.  Weave with either a Rigid Heddle loom or other 2 shaft loom.  As with all of the naturally colored cotton yarns, the colors deepen with washing!

Chasing Rainbows Napkin Kit

September 20, 2019

I love Chasing Rainbows – the reward at the end of the rain! This kit from DJE Handwovens features 6 colors of our Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn and makes 4 napkins.  The napkins are fun color play and can be woven on rigid heddle (need two 8 dent heddles) or 2-shaft table and floor looms. With the warp already wound, this is a fast and easy weave for all experience levels. Can’t bring yourself to use the napkins? It can be a lovely table runner or set of 2 placements or towels.

American Maid Wash Cloth Kit

September 20, 2019

Looking for a quick project to make for gifts or to give yourself a little indulgence?  How about everything you need to make some soft, naturally colored washcloths?  We have included instructions to make these washcloths on either a rigid heddle loom or a 4-shaft loom.  The washcloths are made with natural white as the warp and colors for the weft. The finished sizes of the washcloths are approximately 10” x 10”.   You can choose to make 2 or 10 washcloths.

Gray Matter Scarves

September 20, 2019

Make two scarves, one for you, and one for a friend.   All the mercerized yarn and instructions to make two scarves that shift through 7 shades of gray from white to black. The finished size of each scarf is approximately 8” x 60” plus 4” fringe on either end.  The texture of the scarves is made by using a 3-shaft pattern (with use of a pickup stick if you have a rigid heddle loom), and the scarves are very soft and supple.

Seaside Towels

September 20, 2019

We have used the wonderful color palette of the Maurice Brassard unmercerized cotton yarns to dream up the colorways for these soft towels.

RIGID HEDDLE KIT:  Included with the kit are instructions to make two plaid towels using a rigid heddle loom:  one woven in plain weave, and one woven in a soft pickup pattern.  The finished sizes of the towels are approximately 12.5” x 20”.

4 SHAFT KIT:  Enough yarn to make 4 delightful plaid towels: two woven in plain weave, and two woven in rosepath pattern.  Includes 4 shaft instructions.  The finished sizes of the towels are approximately 18” x 26”.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Advanced Beginner (Two fish).

 

20 Color Gamp for Rigid Heddle Looms

September 20, 2019

Use your Rigid Heddle Loom to weave 20 gorgeous colors into color gamps.  Learn about color interactions in weaving and make beautiful cloth!  This kit contains all the 3/2 or 5/2 mercerized cotton yarns you need to weave 2 color gamps.  Or you could weave 1 gamp and have enough fabric for a vest or weave a table runner…lots of possibilities. This Kit comes with instructions designed for Rigid Heddle Looms.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Advanced Beginner (Two fish)

Au Natural Placemat Kit

September 20, 2019

This placemat kit from DJE Handwovens features our American Maid™ naturally color cotton yarn.  The kit contains enough yarn to weave four placemats.  As with all DJE Handwoven kits, the warp is prewound ready to go directly on your loom.  Choose either green or brown yarns to suit your tastes.

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