Heavenly Harvest Chenille Poncho

Wrap yourself in cozy comfort with this stunning poncho, designed by Deborah Jarchow and featured in Handwoven Sept/Oct 2023. This kit includes all the luxurious chenille yarns you’ll need to weave your own Heavenly Harvest Poncho. Soft, drapey, and irresistibly touchable, rayon chenille creates fabric that feels like a warm embrace. While chenille sometimes has a reputation for being tricky, our quality chenille and Deborah’s clear, step-by-step guidance in her article on pages 66–69, make this project approachable and rewarding. Perfect for autumn days or whenever you want to feel wrapped in softness, this poncho is a beautiful blend of style, comfort, and the joy of weaving. Weave structure: plain weave Yarns: Chenille Solid in colors Celedon, Agean Blue, Wild Chestnut, Golden Sun, and Garden.Equipment needed: 4 shaft or rigid heddle loom, 24" weaving width; 8 dent reed (16 epi); 1 shuttle. Note: this project is woven in a plain weave structure which can be accomplished on a rigid h