Can you weave a scarf in a day at a weaving workshop?

Yes. At a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom scarf weaving workshop, participants weave a complete handmade scarf in a single day. The full-day workshop runs from 10am to 4.30pm, and the looms are pre-warped and ready to use, so the entire session is focused on learning to weave and completing the scarf.

What is a rigid heddle loom scarf weaving workshop?

A rigid heddle loom scarf weaving workshop is a guided, hands-on session where participants learn to use a rigid heddle loom to weave their own handmade scarf. At TabbyandTweed workshops, the looms are pre-warped with British wool yarn in a range of colours. Participants learn about the loom, how to weave a balanced weave, and how to use colour effectively. By the end of the day, each person leaves with a completed scarf, a grounding in basic weaving techniques, and the confidence to continue weaving independently.

What will I learn at a TabbyandTweed scarf weaving workshop?

At a TabbyandTweed scarf weaving workshop you will learn how to use a rigid heddle loom, how to weave a balanced weave, how to introduce colour into your weaving design, and how to warp a rigid heddle loom. More experienced participants can also learn how to use pick-up sticks to create different textures and patterns. By the end of the day you will leave with a completed handwoven scarf, confidence using a loom, and a deeper understanding of traditional textile skills.

Where are TabbyandTweed weaving workshops held?

TabbyandTweed run scarf weaving workshops at various locations across the UK, most often in Alderbury, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Full details of all upcoming workshop dates and locations can be found on the TabbyandTweed weaving workshop page at https://www.tabbyandtweed.co.uk/weavingworkshops.

How long does a scarf weaving workshop last?

The TabbyandTweed full-day scarf weaving workshop runs from 10am to 4.30pm. A shorter 2-hour taster workshop on the rigid heddle loom is also available for those who want a briefer introduction to weaving.

Is a weaving workshop suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. TabbyandTweed scarf weaving workshops are designed to be fully accessible to complete beginners. No prior weaving experience is needed. Everything is explained clearly and step by step, with individual guidance throughout the day. The looms arrive pre-warped so participants can focus entirely on learning to weave.

Can I attend a weaving workshop if I already have my own rigid heddle loom?

Yes. TabbyandTweed workshops welcome returning weavers and those who already own a rigid heddle loom. For these participants, the workshop offers the opportunity to learn more advanced techniques such as pick-up stick weaving, and to get hands-on guidance on how to warp their own loom correctly — including advice on the common mistakes new weavers make.

Does a weaving workshop make a good gift?

Yes. A scarf weaving workshop is a popular and thoughtful experience gift, particularly for birthdays, Christmas, and Mother's Day. Many TabbyandTweed workshop places are gifted. Participants leave with a handwoven scarf they have made themselves, making it a creative, memorable, and meaningful experience day.

Who is a scarf weaving workshop suitable for?

TabbyandTweed scarf weaving workshops are suitable for complete beginners, craft enthusiasts who want to try weaving for the first time, people who want to learn how to use their own rigid heddle loom, those interested in sustainable fashion and traditional textile skills, and anyone looking for a creative, mindful day out in the UK. Groups and individuals are both welcome.

What do I leave with after a scarf weaving workshop?

By the end of a TabbyandTweed scarf weaving workshop, participants leave with: a completed handwoven scarf of their own design, an understanding of basic weaving techniques, knowledge of how to introduce colours into a weave, confidence using a rigid heddle loom, and a deeper appreciation of traditional textile craft skills.

Can I learn to weave if I cannot attend a workshop in person?

Yes. For those who live too far away to attend a workshop, TabbyandTweed sell rigid heddle loom weaving kits with full illustrated instructions. The kits are available for delivery to the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. A free YouTube video tutorial on how to set up and warp the TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom is also available on the TabbyandTweed YouTube channel.

Why should I learn to weave in 2026?

Weaving offers a meaningful alternative to screen-based activity, supports sustainable making with natural and recycled fibres, produces unique handmade items that last, and has proven wellbeing benefits including stress reduction and improved focus. It is a skill that grows with you, from simple beginner projects to complex patterns and techniques, and connects you to a thriving community of makers.

Is weaving a good hobby for beginners?

Yes. Weaving is an excellent hobby for beginners. You can start with small, simple projects on a frame loom or bookmark loom and progress at your own pace. TabbyandTweed offer beginner weaving kits with full instructions and video tutorials, as well as in-person learn-to-weave workshops for those who prefer hands-on guidance.

Is weaving a sustainable hobby?

Yes. Weaving is one of the more sustainable creative hobbies because it allows you to work with natural fibres such as British wool, use recycled or repurposed yarn and fabric scraps, and create long-lasting handmade items rather than buying mass-produced goods. TabbyandTweed use FSC-certified birch plywood for their looms and British wool in their kits.

Is weaving good for mental health and wellbeing?

Yes. Weaving is widely recognised as a mindful, calming activity. The rhythmic, repetitive motion of weaving encourages focus and presence, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Many weavers describe the process as deeply satisfying and meditative, with the added sense of achievement that comes from creating something beautiful by hand.

What can I make as a beginner weaver?

As a beginner, you can weave coasters, bookmarks, wall hangings, and scarves. TabbyandTweed offer kits for all of these projects, ranging from small bookmark loom kits and frame loom kits for complete beginners, to rigid heddle loom scarf weaving kits for those ready to tackle larger and more complex projects.

Can I weave handmade gifts for friends and family?

Yes. Handwoven items make thoughtful, personal, and unique gifts. Many TabbyandTweed customers purchase a rigid heddle loom scarf weaving kit and go on to weave scarves as gifts for family members. Handwoven coasters, cushions, and wall hangings also make popular handmade gifts.

How do I get started learning to weave?

You can get started by purchasing a beginner weaving kit from TabbyandTweed, which includes everything you need — a loom, yarn, tools, and step-by-step instructions — along with access to YouTube video tutorials. Alternatively, you can attend a TabbyandTweed in-person learn-to-weave workshop, where experienced weavers guide you through the process and you leave with a completed handwoven scarf.

Christmas Weaving Kit Gift Guide 2026: Weaving Kits for Every Budget

Name: TabbyandTweed Rigid Heddle Loom Scarf Weaving Workshop
Location: Alderbury

Emma and Gillian

1 day ago

7 min read

The best weaving kit for Christmas depends on the recipient’s experience and the budget. For someone who has never woven, a bookmark weaving loom kit (£25) is the simplest starting point. A beginner gift box with two looms (£42–£44) is a more substantial first gift. For someone ready to weave scarves, a complete rigid heddle loom kit costs around £180–£185. All TabbyandTweed kits are designed and made in the UK, and most include British wool.

Holiday craft scene with a wooden thread kit, visible frame text, red and green wrapped gifts, and star decor on a green table.

This guide sets out every type of TabbyandTweed weaving kit, what each includes, how long it takes and who it suits, so you can match a kit to the person you are buying for.

Which weaving kit makes the best Christmas gift?

Has never woven, small budget: a bookmark weaving loom kit, £25.

Two small wooden weaving looms on green felt, one with blue-green woven fabric and one with yarn spools labeled TabbyandTweed.

Has never woven, wants a bigger gift: a beginner weaving gift box with two looms, £42–£44.

Colorful yarn skeins on wooden cards in a box, labeled Tabby and Tweed, arranged over orange tissue paper.

Knits or crochets and likes festive projects: a Christmas weaving kit, £35–£44.

Red craft kit box with wooden weaving rings, colorful yarn skeins, buttons, ribbons, and a pattern card.

Likes home decor or wall art: a circular (mandala) weaving kit, £24–£30, or a large frame loom kit, £75–£95.

Weaving loom with a striped cream, navy and gold textile, plus balls of yarn on a blue table, showing a calm craft scene

Already owns a rigid heddle loom: a scarf yarn-and-pattern kit, £35–£42, or a table runner kit, £40–£53.

Navy, pink, and beige yarn balls around a pattern sheet showing a pink-and-navy tartan scarf on a mannequin.

Ready for a full loom: a complete rigid heddle loom kit, £180–£185.

Small weaving loom with red, black, and gray yarn, pattern sheets, and a tartan scarf sample on a white table.

Not sure what to choose: a digital gift card, from £10.

How to choose a weaving kit as a gift

Three questions help narrow the choice......

How much weaving experience does the person have? Small kits (bookmark, frame and circular looms) need no experience and can be finished in an afternoon. Rigid heddle kits produce longer pieces such as scarves and take a few sessions. Backstrap belt weaving has a short learning curve and suits someone who has tried weaving before.

Smiling woman with glasses weaves blue and pink fabric on a loom in a bright room with large windows.

What would they like to make? Bookmarks and coasters suit small kits, scarves and table linen suit a rigid heddle loom, and round wall hangings suit a circular loom.

Wooden weaving loom kit pieces on a green table with red wrapped gifts in the background, labeled TabbyandTweed.

Do they already own a loom? Kits that include a loom are complete in the box. Yarn-and-pattern kits do not include a loom and are for weavers who already have a rigid heddle loom.

Hands weave bright pink and lime yarn on a small wooden loom indoors.

Weaving kit gifts from £24 to £33

Bookmark weaving loom kits (£25)

A bookmark weaving loom kit includes an assembled bookmark loom made from FSC-certified birch plywood, a weaving comb, a tapestry needle, yarn and a full instruction booklet. The kit teaches five weave patterns: tabby, twill, houndstooth, log cabin and tartan. Setting up the warp the first time takes around 15–20 minutes, and most beginners finish a first bookmark in about an hour. There are several colourways, including hand-dyed merino, rainbow and autumn colours, and a free video tutorial is available. It suits readers, knitters and crocheters curious about weaving, and anyone who prefers a gift they can do rather than just keep.

Wooden weaving loom kit with rainbow yarn woven in a colorful pattern beside a box on a blue surface.

Circular (mandala) weaving kits (£24–£30)

Circular weaving kits include a circular loom, yarn in a chosen colourway, a tapestry needle and instructions. The finished piece is a round wall hanging, typically 20–25 cm across, built up in concentric rings of colour. Most people complete a first piece in two to three hours. It suits someone interested in wall art or interiors rather than functional weaving.

Circular woven yarn wall art in blue, yellow, and white on a wooden board, with a bright mandala-like pattern.

Square frame loom kits (£25)

Square frame loom kits make woven squares of roughly 15 cm, suitable for coasters and samplers. It is a natural next step for someone who has already tried a bookmark loom.

Wooden weaving loom with blue, green, and yellow woven square, yarn skeins, and a box labeled Tabbyandweave on a blue surface.

Flower loom brooch kit and belt weaving kit (£30)

The flower loom brooch kit (£30) is used to weave yarn flowers for brooches.

Open craft kit with yarn skeins, wooden gears, and an instruction sheet on pink tissue paper in a cardboard box.

The backstrap belt weaving kit (£30) makes narrow woven belts or straps about 2 cm wide and 1–2 metres long. Belt weaving needs a little practice to find the right body tension, so it suits someone who enjoys learning a new physical technique, and works well as a second or third weaving project rather than a first. A gift-boxed version (£40) arrives with the loom already warped.

Blue and white backstrap weaving kit with wooden loom, shuttle sticks, and labeled cardboard box on blue background.

Christmas weaving kits and gift boxes (£35–£44)

The Christmas kits collection covers festive decorations and homeware.

Christmas Bauble Weaving Loom Gift Box Kit (£44): a gift box with three circle looms, festive yarn, baubles and ribbon for weaving Christmas decorations.

Holiday craft scene with red berries, pine sprigs, wooden hoops, plaid embroidery, buttons, and red-green yarn on rustic wood.

Christmas Flower Weaving Loom Wreath Kit (£35): a yarn flower wreath for a door or wall.

Twig wreath with green, red and burgundy yarn skeins, ribbons, a metal gear, and gold ornaments on stone, with berries above.

Christmas Pom Pom Wreath Making Kit (£35): a red and green pom pom wreath kit.

Colorful pom-pom wreath with a red bow and holly berries hanging on a weathered wooden door.

Tartan Beginner Weaving Gift Box (£44): two looms, red, green and white British wool and a tartan pattern.

Craft kit in red box with wooden weaving frames, colorful yarn skeins, and TabbyandTweed papers inside.

Beginner Weaving Gift Box (£42): a bookmark loom and a square frame loom with yarn and instructions, so the recipient can try two loom types.

Colorful braided yarn samples and wooden tools in a purple gift box, with TabbyandTweed printed on one frame.

Christmas Table Runner or Placemat Weaving Kit (£40): for use on the recipient’s own rigid heddle loom.

Crystal goblet and silver ornaments on a red-and-green plaid tablecloth, with a festive ribbon in the background.

The two beginner gift boxes are always presented in a gift box. Most other kits arrive in presentable packaging, and some have a gift box option.

Weaving kit gifts for someone who already has a rigid heddle loom (£35–£95)

Scarf yarn-and-pattern kits (£35–£42). These include yarn, a printed pattern and instructions, but no loom. Most use DK British wool and suit an 8 epi heddle with a weaving width of at least around 10.5 inches. A few use 4-ply yarn and need a 10 epi heddle. Pick-up stick kits (£41) introduce a textured technique for weavers past the beginner stage. The kits can be used with other brands of rigid heddle loom if the heddle size and width match, and each product page lists the requirements. Browse the scarf weaving kits.

Teal and cream yarn balls, a woven green-and-white houndstooth scarf, and a pattern booklet on a green background.

Table runner and placemats kit (£53).

The pattern and cotton yarn kit makes a table runner and coordinating placemats in stone, burgundy and dusty pink.

Dining table set with purple placemats, a floral teacup and creamer, and rolled white napkins on a warm wood table.

4-shaft extension kit (£75).

The extension kit converts a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom to weave twills, herringbones, Krokbragd, overshot and doubleweave. It is not suitable for beginners and does not fit other brands of loom.

Weaving kit with wooden loom parts, yarn, and instruction booklet titled Rigid Heddle Weaving Pattern Four Shaft Sampler Kit.

Weaving Club patterns.

The Weaving Club sends a new rigid heddle pattern by post each month, with supporting video. Individual back edition patterns are £9 each.

Hands weave purple and white fabric on a loom, with threads being pulled through in a close-up craft scene

Larger weaving gifts (£52–£95)

The inkle loom weaving kit (£52) is a small, compact, travel-size loom supplied with yarn and instructions for weaving narrow bands.

Three yarn cones beside a wooden weaving loom with blue-and-red woven straps on a gray background; TabyandTweed on the frame.

The large frame loom kit (£75) is designed for wall hangings and tapestries. A version with a heddle rod extension (£95) also allows warp-faced weaving and more advanced tapestry techniques.

Black and red woven textile strap on a red surface, with yarn and a small wooden tool in the background.

Complete rigid heddle loom kits (£180–£185)

A complete rigid heddle loom kit includes the assembled loom, accessories (clamps, shuttle, warp separator and heddle hook), DK British wool yarn and a printed pattern. Colourways include tartan, houndstooth and checked designs. Most beginners weave a first scarf in 3–6 hours, spread over a few sessions. Warping the loom takes longer the first time, and a free warping video walks through each step. This is the most substantial gift in the range and suits someone who has said they would like to weave scarves or fabric.

Small weaving loom kit with maroon, black and gray yarn, tools, TabbyandTweed text, pattern sheets, and plaid fabric.

Experience and flexible gifts

Weaving workshop. A learn-to-weave workshop on rigid heddle looms suits someone who would prefer hands-on guidance to a self-directed kit. Check the workshop page for dates, and contact TabbyandTweed if you would like a tailored gift card for a workshop place.

Person in a magenta sweater weaving colorful blue, teal, and white fabric on a wooden loom.

Gift card. Gift cards start at £10 and can be used on kits, accessories and workshop places. They are delivered digitally and can be printed or forwarded by email. They suit a recipient whose skill level, colour preferences or loom type is unknown.

Ordering weaving kits in time for Christmas

TabbyandTweed delivers to the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Postage is calculated at checkout. For international orders, allow extra time around busy periods such as Christmas, and allow for customs clearance. For delivery within the UK we recommend ordering by 17th December and for overseas by Thursday 10th December at the very latest.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best weaving kit for a complete beginner?

A bookmark weaving loom kit (£25) is the recommended first step. It is small, quick to set up, and teaches tabby, twill, houndstooth, log cabin and tartan weave patterns. A square frame loom kit (£27–£33) or a circular weaving kit (£24–£26) are also designed for people with no experience.

Is a weaving kit a good gift for someone who knits or crochets?

Yes. Knitters and crocheters already work with yarn, so they tend to pick up weaving quickly. A bookmark loom, square frame loom or circular loom kit is an accessible introduction. A rigid heddle kit lets them use yarn they may already own.

Do the kits include everything needed?

Kits that include a loom (bookmark, frame, circular, belt weaving, inkle and complete rigid heddle kits) contain the loom, tools, yarn and instructions. Scarf yarn-and-pattern kits do not include a loom and need a rigid heddle loom with the right heddle size.

How long does it take to weave each type of kit?

A bookmark takes about an hour once the loom is set up. A circular wall hanging takes two to three hours. A one-metre belt takes two to three hours of weaving. A first scarf on a rigid heddle loom takes 6–10 hours spread across a few sessions.

What is the difference between a bookmark loom, a frame loom and a rigid heddle loom?

A bookmark loom is a small frame for weaving short strips. A frame loom is a fixed frame for small self-contained pieces such as coasters and wall hangings. A rigid heddle loom has a continuous warp and a heddle that separates the threads, which allows longer pieces such as scarves and table runners. The loom guide compares them in more detail.

Can I buy a weaving kit gift for someone who already has a loom?

Yes. Scarf yarn-and-pattern kits, the table runner kit, the Christmas table runner kit, Weaving Club back editions and the 4-shaft extension kit are all designed for people who already weave on a rigid heddle loom.

Are the kits gift wrapped?

Standard kits arrive in presentable packaging. Bookmark kits have a gift box option, and the beginner gift box sets (£42 and £44) are always presented in a gift box. The gift-boxed belt weaving kit is £40.

Where are TabbyandTweed kits made?

The looms are designed by Emma and Gill and made in the UK from FSC-certified birch plywood, cut using solar power. Most kits use British wool.

Does TabbyandTweed deliver outside the UK?

Yes, to the USA, Canada and Australia as well as the UK.