Learn to weave with a weaving loom craft kit
Weaving Loom Gifts for the Creative Person - Rigid Heddle Loom Kits and Scarf Weaving Kits, Made in the UK
A rigid heddle loom kit is a gift that keeps giving - the loom is reusable, and every project develops the weaver's skills a little further. Each TabbyandTweed loom kit includes an assembled rigid heddle loom made from FSC-certified birch plywood, accessories, a full instruction booklet, and a scarf weaving kit with British wool yarn and a printed pattern. A free video tutorial on the TabbyandTweed YouTube channel supports the written instructions for the warping and weaving steps.
Buying for someone new to weaving? The rigid heddle loom kits (from £170) are the right starting point - each one includes the loom, all the accessories needed to get started, a full instruction booklet, and a scarf weaving kit with British wool yarn and a printed pattern. The recipient can begin weaving a scarf from their first session. A free video tutorial on the TabbyandTweed YouTube channel covers warping and weaving step by step.
Buying for someone who already has a rigid heddle loom? The scarf weaving kits (£38) are the ideal add-on gift - each one includes yarn, a printed pattern for a specific scarf design, and detailed instructions. The pick-up stick sampler kits are a particularly well-received choice for a more experienced weaver who wants to explore new techniques. The large frame loom kits (from £75) are also a strong option for a weaver who wants to branch into wall hangings and tapestry work.
All TabbyandTweed kits are designed by Emma and Gill, two weavers based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and made in the UK from FSC-certified birch plywood.
Rigid Heddle Loom Kits
Frequently Asked Questions - Rigid Heddle Look Kits and Weaving Kits
Is a rigid heddle weaving loom a good gift for a beginner?
Yes. The rigid heddle loom kits from TabbyandTweed are specifically designed for a new weaver. Each kit includes an instruction booklet that covers setting up the loom (warping) and weaving step by step, and a free video tutorial is available on the TabbyandTweed YouTube channel that walks through warping and weaving for anyone who prefers a visual guide. Some buyers report that their recipient is weaving within a couple of hours of opening the box. No previous experience of weaving, knitting, or any other craft is required.
What does a rigid heddle weaving loom kit contain
Each rigid heddle loom kit includes: an assembled rigid heddle loom made from FSC-certified birch plywood; all the accessories needed to begin weaving (shuttle, threading hook, clamps, warp peg); a full instruction booklet; a scarf weaving kit containing yarn in the colourway shown and a printed pattern for a specific scarf design. Nothing else is needed before the recipient can start weaving. The loom is reusable - once the included kit is complete, the recipient can purchase further scarf weaving kits to continue weaving on the same loom.
What is the difference between the loom kit and the scarf kit?
A rigid heddle loom kit is for someone who does not yet own a rigid heddle loom - it includes the loom itself plus a scarf weaving kit to get started. A scarf weaving kit (£38) is a yarn-and-pattern kit designed for someone who already has a rigid heddle loom; it gives them a new project to weave but does not include a loom.
Can you only weave scarves on a rigid heddle weaving loom?
No. Scarves are the most popular first project because they are a manageable size and produce a finished object quickly, but a rigid heddle loom can weave any warp-faced fabric to the width of the loom: table runners, placemats, wraps, fabric for bags, and more. The pick-up stick sampler kits on this page teach texture and pattern techniques that extend the loom's creative range significantly. The TabbyandTweed loom guide gives a fuller overview of what each loom type can produce.
What is the size of a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom?
The standard rigid heddle loom supplied in TabbyandTweed has a weaving width of 26cm. The dimensions of the loom are: 34cm x 39cm x 11cm(with the heddle in the up position) or 9cm(with the heddle in the down position). It is compact enough to use at a table and to store in a bag when not in use - it is not a large floor loom. The frame looms on this page (the large frame loom at £75 and the frame loom with heddle rod extension at £95) and better suited to wall hanging and tapestry projects, but even these are table-top looms rather than floor-standing equipment.
Does the rigid heddle loom recipient need to become a member of the Weaving Club.
No - the loom kit is entirely self-contained and requires no subscription but in time they might want to join the Weaving Club. The Weaving Club (launching June 2026) is a monthly pattern subscription for weavers who want a steady supply of new designs to weave, but it is an optional extension of the craft, not a requirement. The included instruction booklet and YouTube tutorials are all a new weaver needs to get started. Once they have completed their first scarf and want to explore further, the Weaving Club is the natural next step - but that is their choice to make after they have fallen in love with weaving.