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.

The Weaving Club is Here - A Look Back at Our First Month

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

Emma and Gillian
Jun 26
5 min read

After months of planning, pattern designing, and more than a few test warps, the TabbyandTweed Weaving Club has officially launched with our first pattern having landed on doorsteps across the UK and beyond.

Stacks of blue patterned envelopes and printed cards spread across a wooden table, suggesting invitation assembly.

We wanted to take a moment to share how it is been going, what our founding members can expect as the club gets into its rhythm along with some of the lovely feedback that we have received.

If you have a rigid heddle loom, have warped it up and woven your first project but are not not sure what to do next then read on because the Weaving Club might be of interest to you.

Join The Weaving Club

How The Weaving Club Started

If you have been following TabbyandTweed for a while, you will know that we (Emma and Gill) have been teaching weaving workshops and designing kits for some time now. One of the things we kept hearing from workshop attendees, from kit buyers, from people who had just finished their first scarf were some or all of the following questions

· What shall I weave next

· How do a get a good selvedge

· What can I learn now

· How can improve my weaving

· I am not sure what yarn to use

It is a genuinely tricky moment in a weaver's journey. You have got the loom, you have learned the basics and importantly have identified a few problems with your weaving. You are enjoying it but would like to learn more and have a clear next project.

The Weaving Club is our answer to that. A new pattern through the post each month, designed by us, to give you something beautiful to work towards whilst gently introducing or consolidation both new and key skills along the way.

The First Pattern

Now that everyone has received their first copy we can now share that our our first club pattern was designed with new and early-stage rigid heddle weavers in mind. We wanted the first month to feel welcoming so that it was a pattern that was both achievable and satisfying, with just enough of a new challenge to make it interesting.

The Sea Breeze scarf pattern was our first pattern being used to create a white, navy and sky blue scarf woven using plain weave (tabby) with carefully sequenced colour changes in both the warp and weft. The result is a deep navy scarf with paler accents of blue and contrasting white, creating a wearable scarf that would look great with a navy coat or pair of jeans.

A white mannequin wears a blue, black, and white plaid scarf against a dark gray background.

What did Weaving Club Members receive in June?

Each member received a beautifully presented pattern with a £5 discount code redeemable against the yarn kit or a rigid heddle loom weaving kit, a photograph of the finished scarf, a letter detailing the exclusive members only webpage with access to the exclusive video tutorials and a visualisation tool.

Each pattern arrived printed and ready to use. No printing required with clear instructions so that members could follow at their own pace.

We know from our teaching that seeing something demonstrated, even if briefly can make all the difference when you working through a new skill for the first time. Alongside the pattern, members also had access to an exclusive video resource for the month. The June videos focussed on weaving a neat selvedge and also creating a knotted fringe.

Close-up of a teal woven fabric roll on a wooden blind mechanism against a gray background.

Colour and Pattern Visualisation

On the members only Weaving Club webpage we also included a Visualisation tool with allowed our members to switch between different yarns in the WYS Colourlab range along with other yarn ranges. The images below show the Sea Breeze scarf using the colours Midnight Navy, Sky Blue and White and an alternative being Fern Green, Phantom Black and Candy Pink. This visualisation tool is a great way to see the final woven outcome when using different colours of yarn enabling the weaver to play with colours before potentially committing to an expensive weaving project with yarn colours which might not look to your liking at the end.

Design editor showing a blue, white, and navy plaid pattern preview with sliders and color swatches on a dark interface

Vertical green, black, and pink plaid swatch preview above a palette editor listing Fern Green, Platinum Black, and Candy Pink.

What Our Members Are Saying

It has been a real joy to hear from members who have received their first pattern. There is something lovely about knowing that looms are being warped up in living rooms and kitchen tables all over the country (and further afield - hello to our members in the USA, Canada, and Australia!). One person met us at an event and told us much she had enjoyed receiving the lovely blue envelope through the post and that the pattern had helped her to get her weaving mojo back.

Others have sent us pictures of their woven scarf which have been terrific. This image below shows a stunning scarf woven yarn from the members stash. Whilst the member didn't have any DK yarn in her stash she was able to adjust the pattern and use an appropriate heddle for the yarn that she did have - I think you will agree it is a stunning weave!

Blue plaid scarf draped over a blue patio chair in a sunny garden with flowers and a brick wall.

We have been delighted to have seen some Seabreeze scarves on Instagram too! We can happily report that we have seen some beautiful selvedge edges! If you have started weaving your first club project, we would love to see it. Either drop us an email or share your weaving on Instagram and tag us at @tabbyandtweed - seeing your finished pieces genuinely makes our day.

Missed out on the first month?

Some weavers contacted us and missed out on subscribing for the first month. To help those people we now have the first month as a back edition. Our subscribers always get the best deal so the one off pattern and resources is more costly but we hope still affordable. This is available via our Weaving Club shop page.

Weaving Club Shop Page

A Note on Yarn Kits

Each month, we offer a small number of the curated yarn kit matched to the pattern. Many people purchased the yarn kit for June so that they received their pattern and the resources ready to get weaving without any colour or yarn decisions being needed. These are available via our Weaving Club shop page.

Cream, navy and teal yarn skeins beside a plaid woven textile and a weaving pattern booklet on a blue surface.

We know that some of our members also chose to use their own yarn from their yarn stash with equally superb results and we are delighted that our pattern was helpful in allowing them to do this so successfully.

What is Coming Next

We have patterns planned across a range of skills and styles for the next few months, different weave structures, colour ideas, and techniques includign scarves, table ware and home ware to explore as the months unfold. Our aim is that by following along with the club, you will naturally build a broader and more confident repertoire on your loom, without it ever feeling like a lesson.

July's pattern is already designed and almost ready to post in a pink envelope (hint hint). We are excited about it!

Thinking of Joining the Weaving Club?

The Weaving Club is open now. UK membership is £5.99 per month (postage included), and international membership for the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand is £10.49 per month. There's no minimum commitment - you can cancel whenever you like.

You will need a rigid heddle loom with a minimum weaving width of 10.5 inches (27cm) and both an 8epi (or 7.5epi) and 10 epi heddle. If you don't have one yet, you can browse our rigid heddle loom kits here. Some of our members joined the club at the same time as buying their first loom.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in this first month. It means a great deal to us to share what we love about weaving with a community of people who feel the same way. We can't wait to see where the next few months take us together.

Emma and Gill TabbyandTweed