A Yarn and Pattern Kit for Rigid Heddle Loom Owners Ready to Weave Their First Two-Colour Warp Pattern
An intermediate yarn and pattern kit for weavers who already own a rigid heddle loom. Includes navy and white British wool yarn and a full instruction booklet for weaving a log cabin scarf - complete with blog links and a guide to balanced weaving. The loom is not included.
What Log Cabin Weaving Is
Log cabin is a colour and weave pattern where alternating threads of two contrasting colours - here, navy and white - are arranged in the warp in a specific repeating sequence. When woven in plain tabby, this arrangement produces a checkerboard-like pattern automatically. The visual complexity comes from how the loom is warped, not from complex weaving manipulation during the weaving itself.
The instruction booklet guides you through the two-colour warp setup step by step, with detailed images. Once the loom is warped correctly, the log cabin pattern emerges as you weave.
Balanced Weaving
The kit also covers balanced weaving - a technique particularly important for log cabin. A balanced weave means that the number of warp threads per inch matches the number of weft rows per inch. This produces evenly proportioned, square log cabin checks. The instruction booklet explains how to achieve and maintain a balanced weave throughout the scarf.
What You Will Make
A navy and white log cabin scarf in British wool. Finished dimensions: approximately 22cm wide × 150cm long, with a 12cm 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
- British wool yarn in navy and white - sufficient to weave the complete scarf
- Instruction booklet with step-by-step images for the two-colour warp setup, weaving the log cabin pattern, and achieving a balanced weave
- Links to helpful TabbyandTweed blog posts covering log cabin technique and finishing
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
- 82 holes and slots total
- 2 shuttles
The TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom (8epi, 26cm weaving width) is fully compatible with this kit.
Who This Kit Is For
This kit is designed for weavers who have completed at least a few projects on a rigid heddle loom and are comfortable with warping in a single colour. The two-colour warp setup is more involved, but the instruction booklet covers it comprehensively with images. If you’ve woven a plain scarf and are ready for the next step, this is the right kit.
It also makes a well-considered gift for an intermediate weaver - a project that takes their skills forward while still producing a beautiful, wearable result.
FAQ's
What is log cabin weaving?
Log cabin is a colour and weave pattern where alternating navy and white warp threads produce a checkerboard-like pattern automatically when woven in plain tabby. The complexity is in the two-colour warp setup, which the instruction booklet covers step by step.
What is balanced weaving?
Balanced weaving means matching the number of warp threads per inch with the number of weft rows per inch. In log cabin, this ensures the checks are square rather than rectangular. The kit instruction booklet includes guidance on achieving a balanced weave.
Is the loom included?
No. This is a yarn and pattern kit for weavers who already own a rigid heddle loom. You need a loom with a 7.5 or 8epi heddle, 82 holes/slots, and 2 shuttles.
Is this kit suitable for beginners?
No. It is designed for weavers who have already completed a few projects on a rigid heddle loom and are comfortable with the basic warping process. The two-colour warp is the main new skill.
What size scarf does this kit make?
Approximately 22cm wide and 150cm long, with a 12cm fringe at each end.
