TabbyandTweed Blogs - hints, tips and weaving ideas

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We write regular weaving blogs with the aim of answering FAQ frequently asked questions. Most of our blogs detail techniques and include hints and tips to help weavers improve their skills and their weaving. Our most popular blogs include details on warping a rigid heddle loom or small frame loom, hemstitching and on changing the weft thread.

Colorful yarn balls and a small loom weave a multicolored textile on a table, with TabbyandTweed printed on the frame.

13 Reasons Knitters, Spinners and Crocheters will Love Weaving

Why is it that knitters, spinners and crocheters also love weaving. Weaving isn't a rival to these crafts, it is a new way of using the same materials in a different, enjoyable and creative way.

Emma and Gillian

Sep 305 min read

Teal and magenta plaid fabric on a weaving loom. Wooden surface in the background. No text or people visible. Cozy atmosphere.

How to Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom - A Beginners Guide

If you have never used a rigid heddle loom before, this guide is written with you in mind.

Emma and Gillian

Apr 247 min read

a bright rainbow woven bookmark in a beige wooden rectangular loom

Creative Mother's Day Gifts: 8 Ideas, from Weaving Kits to Workshops

This blog outlines 7 ideas for Mother's day gifts including various weaving kits and our learn to weave scarf weaving workshops.

Emma and Gillian

Feb 254 min read

three wooden looms on a table with hands working on them with shuttles and yarn in the background

Weave a Scarf in a Day: Rigid Heddle Loom Workshop

Whether you are searching for a creative day out, a textile workshop or a meaningful gift experience, a beginners scarf weaving workshop offers far more than just a finished accessory. Read to learn more.

Emma and Gillian

Feb 174 min read

Red and black plaid fabric on a wooden loom, with visible text "TabbyandTweed." Yarn spools in the background, on a wooden surface.

Weaving a Handwoven Tartan Scarf on a Rigid Heddle loom

In this blog we walk you through the steps to weaving a handwoven Tartan scarf on a rigid heddle loom.

Emma and Gillian

Dec 10, 20253 min read

A cardboard box holds yarn in blue, gray, green, red, and white skeins, a wooden frame, and a circular tool. Background is red.

The 12 days of Christmas: 12 top gifts of a weaving loom craft kit

12 weaving loom craft kits which make perfect sustainable Christmas gifts for those who love craft, yarn and making.

Emma and Gillian

Oct 24, 20255 min read

Black and white checkered scarf draped on a mannequin with a wooden top, set against a dark grey background. No visible text or emotions.

Weaving a log cabin scarf on a rigid heddle loom

Log cabin is a striking geometric weaving design and in this blog we outline a project to weave a navy and white log cabin scarf.

Emma and Gillian

Sep 10, 20254 min read

handwoven fabric on a loom in orange and turquoise colours

7 practical tips for the perfect selvedge: A weaver's guide when weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle loom

This blog discusses the causes of an uneven woven selvedge and provides some suggestions and hints on how to perfect your technique.

Emma and Gillian

Feb 18, 20255 min read

a row of brightly patterned woven bookmark weaving looms on a grey table

7 hands on weaving loom workshops - a guide to different types of inspiring workshops for you to learn to weave.

Want to know about different types of weaving loom workshops? This blog outlines different workshops and types of weaving looms.

Emma and Gillian

Nov 7, 20244 min read

wooden rigid heddle loom with a black and grey checked scarf

How to Fix a Broken Warp Thread on a Rigid Heddle Loom

It is not uncommon for a warp thread to break when weaving on a loom. This blog has weaving tips to help with this problem.

Emma and Gillian

Jun 4, 20243 min read

a yellow and grey weave on a wooden rigid heddle loom with balls of yellow and grey yarn

9 steps to a beautiful hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom

Do you want to know how to hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom? This blog shows you how.

Emma and Gillian

Apr 2, 20242 min read

a pale and bright pink tartan weave on a wooden loom with a shuttle with pink yarn sitting on a wooden table

3 methods to successfully and seamlessly change the weft thread when weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle weaving loom?

Do you want to know how to change the weft colours when weaving on a rigid heddle weaving loom? This blog details some approaches.

Emma and Gillian

Feb 20, 20243 min read

Sustainability is a key driver when weaving a scarf with British wool with a rigid heddle loom weaving kit

Would you like to learn to weave a scarf using British wool? This blog details some TabbyandTweed kits which enable you to do just that.

Emma and Gillian

Sep 4, 20233 min read

skeins of blue and white yarn and a wooden weaving loom

Learning to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom - create beautiful scarves, wall hangings and more

This blog introduces a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle weaving loom kit which is perfect for people wishing to learn to weave.

Emma and Gillian

May 22, 20234 min read