This is a two-part class. Both sections of the class will automatically be placed in your cart when you select one of the sessions.

Do you have a rigid heddle loom sitting in your closet? Let's put it to use!

In this beginner’s rigid heddle weaving class, you will learn how to warp your rigid heddle loom to weave a scarf using the traditional warping method (not the direct warping method you often see on YouTube). IMHO, this is the most versatile warping method that does not limit your creativity. No previous experience is required.

Some benefits of the traditional warping method:
• Requires less space (4’x2’ table is enough) regardless the length of warp
• Offers more design flexibility
• Doesn’t require standing up, a great option for people with mobility issues

Because weaving mixes colors very differently from knitting or crochet, it is a great way to use up all project remnants, single balls of yarn, and novelty yarns. Collect all those odd yarns from your closet and be ready to have fun!

Please note that you will spend most of the class time to get ready to weave, and most of the weaving will be done after the class. For those of you who need help after the class, additional support will be available through the instructor’s Facebook group. Please note that the first session may go over time by 10 to 15 minutes, and there may be homework between the 2 sessions that requires one to two hours depending on your progress.

Prepare warp separators, and read the handout.

Rigid heddle loom: any size, any make, although I recommend looms with heddle blocks, such as Schacht Cricket or any current models of Ashford.

Reed: 7.5 or 8 dpi

Warping equipment such as warping board (recommended) or warping pegs. If you are using warping pegs, you will need one double peg, and one or two single pegs.

Slay hook

Paper towel core (the rigid cardboard tube in the center) or rigid corrugated cardboard

Warp separators (paper with thickness of heavy calendar or poster. You could use wallpaper, too, if you have any on hand): width should be 2” wider than your desired scarf width, or 1” narrower than the width of inside of your loom. The total length of warp separators should be at least the length of your warp (2.5 yards for the class).

Shuttle(s) (stick shuttle, or boat shuttle and bobbin(s)), optional but recommended

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, Sharpie or similar marker, painter’s tape, pen and paper

Yarn: 200–300 grams (7 to 11 oz) total of worsted-weight yarn for warp and weft. You will probably use about 200 grams total. You will have more design options if you have more yarn. About half of the yarn is for the warp (the set of the yarn that will be held under tension on loom). Warp can be a collection of remnant yarn from your past projects. If you have any novelty yarn in stash, please bring it. Do not worry too much about color coordination for the warp. On the other hand, many people prefer using one kind and color of yarn for the weft (the yarn that will be woven into the scarf) and you need 100 grams (3 ½ oz) of worsted-weight yarn.

A pair of dowels, thick knitting needles, or smooth chopsticks