Weave a beautiful Christmas cotton table runner or placemat on your own rigid heddle loom with this festive kit.

This kit contains the 100% cotton yarn and weaving instruction booklet needed to weave either a Christmas table runner or four placemats on a rigid heddle loom. The loom is not included, so you need your own; one can be bought separately in the TabbyandTweed shop. The pattern is relatively straightforward and suits a beginner who is building confidence with their own loom.

What is in the Kit

• 100% cotton yarn, enough for the table runner or 4 placemats (5 balls in total)

• A weaving instruction booklet

Not included: the rigid heddle loom. The photographs show the finished runner and placemats, which are not supplied.

What you need

• A rigid heddle loom with a 10 ends per inch (10 epi) heddle and 100 holes/slots in total so a weaving width of 10 inches.

• three shuttles

• A 12.5 epi reed can also be used; the runner will be slightly smaller

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to weave the kit

The kit can be woven by most weavers in a day or two.

What is included in the Christmas table runner weaving kit?

The kit includes 100% cotton yarn (5 balls in total) and a weaving instruction booklet. The yarn is enough to weave either one table runner or four placemats. The loom is not included.

Is a loom included with the kit?

No. The kit is designed for use with your own rigid heddle loom. A loom can be bought separately in the TabbyandTweed shop.

What size is the finished table runner or placemat?

The table runner is approximately 1.3 m x 25 cm with a 15 cm fringe at each end. Each placemat is approximately 25 cm wide and 18 cm long.

Can I weave both the runner and the placemats from one kit?

The yarn supplied is sufficient for one or the other: either the table runner or the four placemats.

Which rigid heddle loom do I need for this kit?

You need a rigid heddle loom with a 10 ends per inch (10 epi) heddle and 100 holes/slots in total. A 12.5 epi reed can also be used, which gives a slightly smaller runner.

Is this kit suitable for a beginner?

Yes, if you already have a rigid heddle loom. The pattern is relatively straightforward and suits a beginner.

Where does TabbyandTweed deliver?

TabbyandTweed delivers to Great Britain, Canada, the USA and Australia.