Learn to weave with a weaving loom craft kit
Circular Weaving Loom Kits and Mandala Weaving Kits - Create Beautiful Round Wall Art, Made in the UK
Explore the beauty of weaving in the round. Our circular weaving kits are a fresh, modern take on traditional fibre art - perfect for crafting unique, eye-catching mandala wall hangings with depth and texture.
Each kit includes everything you need to begin: the circular loom, yarn and fibres in a chosen colourway, and a full instruction booklet. No prior weaving experience is needed.
The finished pieces produced by these kits are round woven wall hangings - typically 20–25cm in diameter - with a layered, textural quality that makes each one unique. The woven design builds outward from the centre of the loom in concentric rings of colour, using a technique sometimes called mandala weaving. The result is a decorative piece that works as a stand-alone wall hanging, as part of a gallery wall, or as a handmade gift. Most weavers complete their first circular piece in two to three hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Circular Weaving Loom Kits and Mandala Weaving Kits
What is mandala weaving and is it the same as circular weaving?
Yes - mandala weaving and circular weaving refer to the same technique. A mandala weaving kit uses a circular loom to create a round woven piece by building outward from the centre in concentric rings of colour and texture. The name 'mandala' comes from the circular, symmetrical design of the finished pieces, which resemble the geometric mandala forms found in textile and visual art traditions. Some makers prefer 'circular weaving' to describe the technique; others prefer 'mandala weaving' to describe the aesthetic of the finished result. Both terms describe the same product.
Are these kits suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. TabbyandTweed circular weaving kits are designed for complete beginners. The included instruction booklet walks through the weaving process step by step. Most weavers complete their first circular piece in two to three hours. No prior knowledge of weaving, knitting, or any other craft is needed.
What exactly is included in each kit?
Each TabbyandTweed circular weaving loom kit includes: the circular loom (made from FSC-certified birch plywood, designed and made in the UK); yarn in the colourway shown in the product images; a tapestry needle; and a full instruction booklet.
What does the finished piece look like, and how large is it?
The finished piece is a round woven wall hanging typically 20–25cm in diameter with a layered, textural quality built up from concentric rings of colour. Each kit produces a unique piece because the weaver controls the colour sequence and the density of the weaving. The pieces work well as stand-alone wall decorations, as part of a gallery wall arrangement, or as handmade gifts.
The colour combinations available are shown in the product images: orange, green and brown (£26); yellow and blue (£24); and red and brown (£25).
How long does it take to complete a circular weaving?
Most weavers complete their first circular piece in two to three hours, including time to read the instructions and set up. More experienced weavers typically complete a piece in under two hours.
Can I use my own yarn rather than the included yarn?
Yes. The circular loom is reusable and compatible with any yarn of a similar weight to the yarn included in the kit (a standard DK or light worsted weight works well).
Is this a good gift for someone who already knits or crochets?
Yes - circular weaving kits are a popular gift for people who already work with yarn, because the technique uses familiar materials (wool yarn, a needle) in an unfamiliar and visually striking way. A knitter or crocheter who receives a circular weaving kit typically picks it up quickly and enjoys the change of technique.
The kits are also a good gift for someone who does not already craft: the circular loom requires no prior knowledge, the finished piece is decorative rather than functional (removing any pressure to produce something 'usable'), and the session time of two to three hours is manageable in a single sitting. The kits are priced at £24–£26, making them well-placed as a gift within a typical creative gift budget.
For gifting options including circular weaving kits, see the Gifts Under £25 page.
How does circular weaving compare to bookmark or frame loom weaving?
All three are suitable for beginners, but they produce different types of finished pieces and suit different creative preferences.
Bookmark loom kits produce woven bookmarks - narrow, functional strips of fabric woven on a small rectangular frame. They are the most popular first weaving experience because the project is quick (one to two hours), the output is immediately useful, and the loom teaches five core weaving patterns.
Frame loom kits produce small square or rectangular woven pieces - coasters, samplers, or small wall hangings on a square frame loom. They are more versatile than bookmark kits in terms of output shape.
Circular weaving kits produce round decorative wall hangings on a circular frame. They are the most visually distinctive of the three types and are particularly well-suited to someone interested in wall art or interior decoration rather than functional weaving.
All three loom types are independent - you do not need to start with one before moving to another. The TabbyandTweed loom guide can help you decide which type is the best starting point for your interests.