An Intermediate Kit to Learn Pick-Up Stick Weaving on Your Own Rigid Heddle Loom
An intermediate pick-up stick scarf weaving kit for rigid heddle loom owners. Includes 4 balls of merino wool yarn which is beautifully soft which creates a fabulous soft, bouncy and textured scarf. The also includes a pick-up stick, and detailed instructions. The loom is not included.
What Pick-Up Stick Weaving Produces
Pick-up stick weaving uses a flat, pointed wooden stick to manually lift selected warp threads before each weft pass. This creates texture that gives the scarf a distinctive handwoven character. The technique produces a richer, more complex fabric surface than plain tabby weave, turning a simple scarf into a visually interesting textile.
What You Will Make
A textured scarf in merino wool. Finished dimensions: approximately 20cm wide × 150cm long, with an 8cm fringe at each end.
Note: this scarf is narrower and longer than the plain tartan scarf kits (which are typically 22–23cm wide and 150cm long)
The scarf shown in the product images is not included - it is an example of what you will weave with this kit.
What’s in the Kit
- 4 balls of 60% Lyocell / 40% British Falkland wool yarn in your chosen colourway
- Pick-up stick - wooden, sized for the TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom
- Detailed instruction booklet for the [pattern name] scarf
The loom is not included. This kit is designed for existing rigid heddle loom owners.
Loom Compatibility
- Rigid heddle loom with a 7.5 or 8 ends per inch (epi) heddle
- 80 holes and slots total
The TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom (8epi, 26cm weaving width) is fully compatible. If you don’t yet own a loom, see the TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom kits.
Who This Kit Is For
This kit is for rigid heddle loom owners who are comfortable with warping and want to explore pick-up stick technique in the context of a wearable project. If you would prefer a structured sampler exploring multiple pick-up stick patterns, see the TabbyandTweed pick-up stick sampler kit.
FAQ's
Is the pick-up stick included?
Yes. The kit includes a wooden pick-up stick, 4 balls of Merino wool yarn and a detailed instruction booklet. The loom is not included.
Is this suitable for beginners?
No. This requires an existing rigid heddle loom and comfort with warping. Pick-up stick technique needs a foundation in basic weaving first.
What size scarf does this make?
Approximately 20cm wide and 150cm long, with an 8cm fringe at each end.
