A Fully Assembled Kit for a Classic Natural Colourway - Weave a Timeless Beige and Cream Checked Scarf in 100% British Wool
Learn to weave a classic beige and cream large checked scarf with this all-inclusive rigid heddle loom kit. 100% British wool yarn, fully assembled loom, and all the accessories and instructions you need - beginner-friendly, made in the UK.
A Natural, Versatile Colourway
Beige and cream is the most quietly considered colourway in the TabbyandTweed range. Where the rainbow and tartan kits make a bold visual statement, this kit produces a scarf that works with anything - a natural, tonal check that complements every wardrobe and every season. It is the choice for buyers who want craft that endures rather than trends: a woven fabric in classic British wool that will wear well for years.
The Large Checked Pattern
The large check is produced by alternating beige and cream in the warp in regular colour blocks. The result is a clean, tonal grid - larger and more graphic than a fine tartan, softer and more structured than a colourblock. A classic wool check in the tradition of British blanket weaving, scaled to a scarf.
The design is described as relatively straightforward and suitable for a new weaver.
What You will Make
You will learn to weave a scarf approximately 23cm wide and 150cm long, with a 13cm fringe at each end.
The scarf shown in the product images is not included - it is an example of what you will weave with this kit.
What is in the Kit
- Rigid heddle loom - fully assembled, 26cm weaving width, 8epi reed (for DK / double knit yarn)
- 100% British wool yarn in beige and cream - sufficient to weave the complete scarf
- 3 shuttles, warping peg, 2 clamps and a plastic threading hook
- Instruction booklet with step-by-step images for warping and weaving
- Large checked scarf pattern
Optional: a project bag with internal pockets is available at checkout.
Loom Dimensions
34cm × 39cm × 11cm (heddle up) / 9cm (heddle down). The loom has a neutral heddle position for pick-up stick weaving when you’re ready to explore more complex patterns.
Beyond the Kit
Once the kit yarn is used, the loom works with any DK yarn. Additional reeds are available separately: 10epi for 4-ply yarn and 6epi for Aran weight. Other colourways and scarf patterns are also available in the TabbyandTweed shop - including tartan, rainbow, and the orange and turquoise colourblock kit.
A Gift for Crafters
This is a complete and considered gift for anyone who enjoys creative craft and appreciates natural materials. The neutral colourway makes it particularly versatile as a gift - a finished scarf that will be worn, and a skill that will last.
Made in the UK
The loom is designed and made by Gillian Siggers and Emma Baker in TabbyandTweed’s workshop in Salisbury, Wiltshire, using FSC and PEFC certified birch plywood.
FAQ's
Is this kit suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The loom arrives fully assembled and the instruction booklet guides you through warping and weaving step by step. The large checked pattern is described as relatively straightforward and suitable for a new weaver.
What is a large checked weaving pattern?
A large check is produced by alternating two yarn colours in the warp in regular blocks. In this kit, beige and cream alternate to produce a soft, tonal checked pattern.
What size scarf does this kit make?
The scarf will be approximately 23cm wide and 150cm long, with a 13cm fringe at each end.
Why choose beige and cream over the other colourways?
Beige and cream is the most versatile colourway in the TabbyandTweed range - a neutral, natural tone that works with any wardrobe and any season. It’s the choice for buyers who want an understated, enduring scarf rather than a bold colour statement.
Can I use the loom for other projects afterwards?
Yes. Once the kit yarn is used, the loom works with any DK yarn. Additional 10epi and 6epi reeds are available separately for 4-ply and Aran weight yarns.
