Weaving pattern for Quentin scarf in natural alpaca – rigid heddle loom
A clear and timeless weaving pattern designed to create a soft and enveloping scarf, highlighting the natural beauty of undyed alpaca, woven on a rigid heddle loom.
Detailed description
The Quentin scarf is a weaving pattern specifically designed for the rigid heddle loom. It allows you to weave an elegant and comfortable scarf with finished dimensions of approximately 12.5 in x 70 in.
This project was developed to be structured and skill-building while remaining accessible. It focuses on developing even weaving, consistent tension, and clean finishing techniques, all essential skills for weavers working on a rigid heddle loom.
Using undyed natural alpaca emphasizes the texture and drape of the fabric, resulting in a scarf that is understated, durable, and easy to wear on a daily basis.
The project
- Project type: scarf
- Characteristics: soft, warm, natural, and timeless
- Finished dimensions:
- Width: approximately 12.5 in
- Length: approximately 70 in
(Dimensions may vary depending on weaving tension and finishing techniques.)
Required equipment – rigid heddle loom
- Loom: rigid heddle loom
- Heddles: two 5-dent heddles
- Shuttles: three flat shuttles
Skill level
Intermediate
This pattern is well suited to weavers who already have some experience on a rigid heddle loom and wish to deepen their practice with a structured and rewarding project.
Recommended uses
- Personal weaving projects
- Skill development on the rigid heddle loom
- Working with natural fibers such as alpaca
- Creating a timeless scarf to wear or give as a gift
Important information
- This is a weaving pattern only (yarn and equipment are not included).
- Results may vary depending on yarn choice, weaving tension, and finishing methods.