Rio Grande Placemats or Runner

These placemats or runners are very quick and easy to weave.  The warp floats are achieved with two pick-up sticks adding a beautiful design feature.You will love weaving in colors of the southwest!Weave structure: pick-up techniqueEquipment needed: Rigid Heddle Loom; 20" weaving width; 12-dent reed; 1 shuttleYarns: 8/4 Cotton Note: some color substitutions have been made due to availability. Finished size:  4 placemats 17" x 11 1/2" each or one runner 17" x 56".  You can also make two shorter runners.Instructions needed: Handwoven September/October 1986 orBest of Handwoven: Rigid Heddle Pattern Book 1 from Long Thread Media.Designed by Betty Davenport Note:  This kit includes all yarns needed to weave this project.  The pattern can be found in the Handwoven magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.