Learning to weave scarves and gifts: Weaving loom kits for beginners to more advanced weavers.

Introduction: A rigid heddle weaving loom is a great gift

Having been given a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom scarf weaving kit as a gift you are in receipt of a craft project with potential. Learning to weave is great for someone who likes yarn, knitting, crochet and creative hobbies in general. For anyone with a large yarn stash weaving is also a great way of using up that yarn with the potential of creating some stunning gifts. A rigid heddle loom is perfect for weaving scarves but also table runners and fabric for a small sewing project.

Many of our kits create beautiful handwoven scarves which we know are often gifted. There is something incredibly personal about giving a handmade scarf, it is a gift of patience, thoughtfulness and love woven together row by row. With a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom weaving kit you can create a meaningful, wearable scarf whether you are a total beginner or a confident maker. This blog identifies 6 different scarf kits with each one matched to a different kind of weaver, from the colour-lover to the person who treasures the timeless elegant accessory, from the beginner to the more advanced weaver.

For the creative beginner:

This kit is ideal for someone who is new to weaving who might be picking up a shuttle for the first time. This kit creates a beautifully elegant and stylish blue, grey and white scarf whilst supporting the development of the skills in using a rigid heddle loom. This kit is a perfect gateway into weaving. Our weaving kits come with full instructions and we now have a YouTube video tutorial on setting up one of our rigid heddle looms ready to weave. Click here to view the loom set up video tutorial.

Why this person will love it:

• They have been saying 'I want a craft hobby I can pick up in the evenings'

• They appreciate the sustainability of using British wool

• They would benefit from a project that is manageable, meaningful and gives a wearable scarf that they could wear themselves or give as a gift.

For the Colour-lover who wants to make a statement

The rainbow British wool scarf weaving kit brings bold colours and fun into the weaving world. It is a beginner kit suitable for someone who has not woven before creating a beautifully bright and vibrant scarf.

Why this person will love it:

• They are vibrant, fashion-forward with a love of colour in their wardrobe

• They like the idea of weaving something that will really pop and be a 'show and tell piece'

For the mindful maker who appreciates subtlety

With a slightly more refined palette this kit is ideal for someone who enjoys subtle texture and colour. Again this kit is suitable for a beginning weaver.

Why this person will love it:

• They might already do knitting or crochet and want to explore weaving as another craft to use with their yarn

• They like soft pastels and would enjoy the soft blend of pink and green tones in this scarf

The classic Tartan lover

We have a number of Tartan scarf weaving kits including the Green tartan kit and a black, orange and blue scarf kit. These scarves are perfect for someone who wants a classic heritage pattern and are also suitable for a beginning weaver.

Why this person will love it:

• They love timeless style, perhaps have a wardrobe of tweeds, heritage fabrics and appreciate handmade

For the intermediate weaver would like to extend their skills with a pick up stick

The pick up stick scarf pattern includes beautiful yarn, and a pick up stick and a detailed instruction booklet to weave a textured scarf.

Why this person will love it:

• They already know the basics of weaving and would like a project that challenges them just enough to progress onto weaving textures with a pick up stick.

• They want their finished scarf to feel luxurious which is the result with the wool and Lyocell yarn.

For the rigid heddle loom weaving looking to weave more complex designs

The log cabin scarf weaving kit includes the yarn and full instructions to warp and weave this colour and weave design. Whilst this design might look complicated the instructions guide the weaver through this project to create a beautifully striking geometric patterned scarf.

Why this person will love it:

• The kit enables them to progress their weaving skills beyond the basics

• They will weave a stunning scarf and learn to weave the log cabin colour and weave design

Why choose a TabbyandTweed weaving kit

• We are a UK based small business run by Emma Baker and Gillian Siggers. As weavers ourselves we use our skills and knowledge to not only design and physically make our looms and weaving kits but we also design interesting weaving projects for other weavers to enjoy.

• We place emphasis on sustainability, many of our kits use British wool and our looms are made from FSC Birch plywood with recyclable packaging.

• Our weaving kits support a range of skills levels, from beginner to intermediate so you are not locked out if you are new to weaving.

• A weaving kit gives the gift of making: not just the finished scarf, but the creative process and satisfaction.

Choosing a weaving kit is more than picking a pattern, it is matching the person's skills level, and creativity to their ambition. Whether it is the beginner who wants to try something new, the colour-lover who wants bold and vibrant or the intermediate weaver looking for their next step - there is a kit to suite.

Weaving Kits are available in our TabbyandTweed website shop for UK and USA delivery and our TabbyandTweed Etsy shop for delivery elsewhere.

Interested in learning to weave? Then our workshop page has all the details found by clicking the link here.

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