Digital download for Kate Kilgus Handwovens "Checkered Placemats : a pattern for new weavers." Note that this listing is for the handweaving pattern directions only.
Kate has written out the directions for a set of 4 stylish and reversible placemats. The pattern is intended for the novice weaver. Included in the pattern purchase is a full-color weaving draft and drawdown, table with "Need-to-Know" numbers, warp thread counts, and clear written directions.
Equipment: 2 shaft loom or rigid heddle equivalent, 12 dent reed with at least 16" of weaving width, 2 shuttles, tapestry needle, rotary cutter and mat, scissors. Having access to a sewing machine is also helpful.
Weave 4 mats each measuring approximately 13.25” x 16” plus 1” trimmed fringe on each end.
Suggested yarns: 3/2 mercerized cotton in 2 contrasting colors. Color selection recommendations and yardage amounts are included in the pattern draft.
Please note that this is a downloadable PDF pattern only. The pattern file is 7 pages long and printing of the pattern is the buyer's responsibility. Pre-printed patterns will not be sent via USPS mail.
If you are a newer weaver and are interested in more information about reading weaving drafts, I encourage you to download and read the "How To Interpret A Weaving Draft" document included here.
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