First Steps Kit – Scarf – Shaft Loom

An introductory weaving kit designed for shaft looms, created to support the first steps of learning to weave through a simple, structured and rewarding scarf project.

Detailed description

The First Steps Kit – Shaft Loom offers a progressive learning project that allows beginner weavers to become familiar with weaving on a shaft loom while creating a soft, wearable scarf.

The project focuses on fundamental weaving skills such as warp preparation, threading heddles, maintaining an even beat and learning to read the fabric as it grows. Woven in plain weave, it allows new weavers to concentrate on technique and loom mechanics without unnecessary complexity.

👉 This product includes the yarn and written instructions required to weave the scarf.

The project

• Project type: Scarf
• Educational goal: Learning the basics of weaving on a shaft loom
• Characteristics: Simple, soft, structured and beginner-friendly

Kit contents

• 1 skein of Sipan Monte Cristo cotton
  (approximately 550 yards, exceptionally soft)
• Complete written instructions for the project

Weaving technique

• Technique: Plain weave
• Designed for shaft looms
• Emphasis on consistency, heddle threading and fabric reading

Required equipment – shaft loom

• Loom: Shaft loom
• Number of shafts: Minimum 2 shafts
• Reed: 8 dpi
• Shuttle options:
  • One shuttle with bobbin, or
  • One flat shuttle, or
  • One rag shuttle

⚠️ Important – warping method

The amount of yarn included is calculated for a standard warping method.
👉 If direct warping is used, the yarn provided may not be sufficient due to additional yarn waste inherent to that method.

Difficulty level

Beginner

Who is this kit for?

• People discovering weaving on a shaft loom
• Beginner weavers looking for a calm and well-guided learning project
• Weavers wanting to practice plain weave on a shaft loom
• Anyone seeking a stress-free but educational first weaving experience

Important notes

• Loom and accessories are not included
• This kit is designed as a learning tool and can be used independently or alongside guided instruction