Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Table Loom

This has been our favorite class to teach for so many years. Table loom weaving is intuitive, playful, and so fast. Where knitting or crocheting a scarf could take up to 20 hours, you can weave one with the same yarn in only 3! In the class we will warp the looms, start weaving, and hemstitch one end of the scarf. The project will take an additional 1.5–3 hours at home to finish (possibly more if you're taking the intensive and plan a larger or involved project than a 6" scarf). Intensive version: This is a longer version of this class where students get to plan their projects before they start and can make something either larger or more complex than our usual beginner scarf project. Plaid and stripe patterns on scarves, napkins, dishcloths, table runners, and placemats are all options. A one-week loom rental is included in the class. If you already have your own loom you would like to use in the class, please email us a photo of it at hello@cleosyarnshop.com so we can make sure it will work for the class. INSTRUCTORArlo (they/he) or Cleo (they/she) PROJECT6.5" x 60" scarf with fringe in one or two colors. If you're signing up for the intensive version of this class (noted next to the date when you sign up), you can choose to make anything rectangular up to 15" wide and 75" long! SKILL LEVELAbsolute Beginner WHAT YOU WILL LEARNHow to warp a loom using the direct warping method, weaving in plain weave, weaving with multiple colors in the weft, and hemstitching. Intensive version only: students will also learn how to plan a project for their desired measurements, and plan and make a multi-colored warp. REQUIRED EXPERIENCENone! You don't need any weaving experience to take this class. Must be 10 years or older. REQUIRED YARN - available for purchase at the shop260 yards total of DK or worsted weight yarn. You can use one or two colors of the same yarn, or two different yarns. If you want to use two different yarns you will need 140 yards of strong (won't easily break when pulled) animal fiber yarn for the warp (fringe color), and 120 yards of any strength animal fiber yarn for the weft (main scarf color). Most plant fiber and acrylic yarns are not recommended for this first project as they are less stretchy and forgiving. If you are bringing yarn from home, please wind it into a cake or ball before class! Intensive version only: we will be planning our projects in class before choosing our yarn. Yarn weight, fiber, and amount will vary based on what you want to make. REQUIRED TOOLS  - available for purchase at the shopA 10–20" rigid heddle table loom with an 8 dent reed, 1–2 stick shuttles, 3 clamps, warping peg, threading hook, 2 rubber bands, warp paper, scissors, and a darning needle. Each student can rent one of our classroom loom kits that come with all of the above tools, or purchase their own loom to use in class. Students renting looms will have one week to complete their weaving project at home before returning the loom to the shop. Note: because this class involves us preparing a loom for you to use, even if it says there are seats still available for the date you are interested in attending, you must sign up for this workshop at least 24 hours in advance.