A British Wool Yarn and Pattern Kit for Weavers Who Already Own a Rigid Heddle Loom
This kit contains everything you need to weave a checked cream and beige scarf in 100% British wool - except the loom. It is designed for weavers who already own a rigid heddle loom and want a beautiful next project to develop their checked weave skills. The finished scarf is approximately 23cm wide and 150cm long, with a 12cm fringe at each end.
What You Will Weave
A classic checked pattern scarf in cream and beige British wool. The check is created by alternating blocks of colour in both the warp and the weft - when the two colour sequences cross, they form the distinctive square check. The instruction booklet sets out the exact warp colour order and weft repeat sequence, so the pattern is repeatable and consistent from start to finish.
The scarf wears beautifully in British wool: warm, slightly textured, and with the natural character of a traceable UK fibre. The 12cm fringe at each end is a defining detail that finishes the piece.
What is Included
- 4 skeins of 100% British wool yarn in cream and beige (DK weight)
- Weaving instruction booklet with full threading sequence, warp colour order, and weft repeat chart for the checked design
The loom, heddle, and finished scarf shown in the product images are not included. This is a yarn and pattern kit for weavers who already own a compatible loom.
Loom Compatibility
This kit is designed for use with a rigid heddle loom fitted with a 7.5 or 8 ends per inch (epi) heddle. The pattern requires a total of 82 warp threads - 82 holes and slots across the heddle. At 8epi, this gives a weaving width of approximately 26cm (10.3 inches), which produces the finished scarf width of 23cm after take-up.
The pattern will work on any rigid heddle loom that meets this specification - it is not restricted to the TabbyandTweed loom. If you are unsure whether your loom is compatible, count the holes and slots on your current heddle: 82 total confirms a match.
About the Yarn
The kit uses 100% British wool yarn in DK weight - a natural, traceable fibre from British sheep. British wool has a slight texture and warmth that makes it ideal for scarves and wraps. At DK weight with a 7.5 or 8epi sett, it produces a balanced, medium-weight weave with good drape.
Who This Kit Is For
This kit is for weavers who already own a rigid heddle loom and are ready to move beyond plain weave into structured colour pattern work. It suits someone who has woven their first scarf and wants a defined next project - one that introduces checked colour sequencing and produces a wearable, beautifully finished result.
If you are new to weaving and do not yet own a loom, the TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom kits include the loom, yarn, and full instructions to get started. This yarn and pattern kit is the natural next project once you are comfortable with warping and plain weave.
Made in the UK
The pattern is designed by TabbyandTweed in their Salisbury, Wiltshire workshop. The yarn is 100% British wool sourced from British sheep.
FAQ's
Does this kit include a loom?
No. This is a yarn and pattern kit for weavers who already own a rigid heddle loom. The kit contains 4 skeins of British wool yarn and a weaving instruction booklet. The loom, heddle, and finished scarf shown in the images are not included.
What loom do I need to use this kit?
You need a rigid heddle loom fitted with a 7.5 or 8epi heddle that has 82 holes and slots in total. The pattern will work on any compatible rigid heddle loom, not just the TabbyandTweed loom. If you need an 8epi heddle, it is available separately in the TabbyandTweed accessories range.
How do you create a checked pattern on a rigid heddle loom?
A checked pattern is made by alternating blocks of colour in both the warp and the weft. When the two colour sequences meet at the crossing point, they form a square check. The instruction booklet provides the full warp colour order and weft repeat sequence to create the checked pattern in this kit.
What is the finished size of the scarf?
The finished scarf is approximately 23cm wide and 150cm long, with an additional 12cm fringe at each end - 174cm total including fringe.
Is this kit suitable for beginners?
This kit is for weavers who already own a rigid heddle loom and are comfortable with warping and plain weave.
What type of yarn is in the kit?
Four skeins of 100% British wool in DK weight, in cream and beige. British wool is a natural, traceable UK fibre - warm, slightly textured, and well suited to scarf weaving at a 7.5 or 8epi sett.
