A Beginner Weaving Kit Using British Wool - Follow the Design or Create Your Own Tartan Sett
Weave a bold tartan fabric square using 100% British wool on a reusable 18cm frame loom. This beginner kit includes everything you need: the loom, three mini skeins of British wool yarn, and a step-by-step instruction booklet guiding you through the technique from warping to finished square. No experience needed.
What is Tartan Weaving?
Tartan is woven by arranging two or more colours of yarn in a specific repeated sequence across both the warp (the vertical threads on the loom) and the weft (the yarn you pass through as you weave). When these colour sequences cross, they create the characteristic checked pattern of tartan.
This kit guides you through weaving the black, lime and pink design shown.
What You'll Make
The finished woven square measures approximately 15cm x 15cm once removed from the loom. It can be used as:
- A coaster - firm enough to use under a mug or glass, and distinctive enough to display
- A framed textile - woven fabric squares make compelling small-format wall art
- A visible mending patch - sewn onto denim, a jacket, or a bag as a bold, handmade repair that celebrates the damage rather than hiding it
- A component in a larger project - multiple squares can be joined to make a small wall hanging or patchwork piece
The woven square shown in the product photos is an example only and is not included in the kit - everything you need to make your own is inside.
What's Included
- 18cm square reusable frame loom, set at 9epi (9 ends per inch) - made from FSC and PEFC certified birch plywood
- 3 mini skeins of 100% British wool yarn from British sheep, in black, lime and pink - enough to weave 2 squares comfortably
- Tapestry needle
- Instruction booklet with step-by-step warping and weaving instructions, plus guidance on designing your own tartan sett
Packaging Options
Choose at checkout whether you'd like the kit sent in a coloured gift bag or a gift box. Both options are shown in the product images. Either is ready to give as a present with no additional wrapping needed.
About the Materials
The loom is made from FSC and PEFC certified birch plywood - sustainably sourced and built to be reused across many projects. The yarn is 100% British wool, sourced from British sheep: soft, natural, and with the character you'd expect from a traditional material.
Made in the UK
The tartan frame loom kit is designed and made in TabbyandTweed's own workshop in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
FAQ's
What is a tartan sett?
A tartan sett is the colour sequence used in both the warp and weft of a tartan weave - it determines the pattern and proportions of the checks. This kit includes a specific black, lime and pink sett, and the instruction booklet explains how to design your own.
What does 9epi mean?
9epi means nine ends (warp threads) per inch. This is the sett of the TabbyandTweed tartan frame loom - it determines how densely the warp is threaded and what weight of yarn to use. The included British wool yarn is matched to this sett.
Is this kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. The kit is designed for complete beginners. The instruction booklet starts from the beginning and guides you through every step, from warping the loom to weaving the tartan pattern.
What can I make with the finished woven square?
The woven square works well as a coaster, a framed textile, or a visible mending patch for clothing or accessories. Multiple squares can also be joined to make a small wall hanging or patchwork piece.
Is this a good craft gift?
Yes - the kit is available in a coloured gift bag or gift box, it a considered craft gift for weavers, textile enthusiasts, or anyone with an interest in Scottish design and heritage. No additional wrapping required.
