Caterpillar Cotton Scarf Weaving Kit – Ashford
The Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Scarf Kit lets you weave a beautiful handwoven scarf using soft Caterpillar Cotton in a choice of colour combinations.
Designed for rigid heddle looms, this beginner-friendly project includes the yarn you need along with step-by-step instructions. Ten colourways are available.
At a glance
✔ Weaving kit with yarn and instructions
✔ Instructions available in English or French
✔ Skill level: Beginner
✔ Loom: Rigid heddle loom
✔ Minimum loom width: 40 cm (16")
✔ Reed: 7.5 dpi
✔ Project: Scarf
✔ 10 colourways available
The project
This kit makes a scarf approximately 29 cm × 2.1 m (11.4" × 82½"), excluding fringes.
The project uses two colours of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton and is designed as an easy, beginner-friendly rigid heddle weaving project.
What's included
- 224 g of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton in total
- 1 full cone of Caterpillar Cotton
- 1 × 24 g cake of Caterpillar Cotton in a second colour
- Step-by-step instructions
- Instructions in English or French, depending on the selected variant
Not included: loom, reed, shuttle and other weaving tools.
Choose your colourway
The kit is available in ten Ashford colour combinations. Select your preferred colourway and instruction language when choosing your variant.
- Inferno 01
- Citrus 02
- Ocean 03
- Paua 04
- Cookies 'n' Cream 05
- Berries 06
- Monochrome 08 with Black
- Monochrome 08 with White
- Purple Haze 09
- Sandstone 13
Project specifications
- Project type: Scarf
- Skill level: Beginner
- Loom: Rigid heddle loom
- Minimum loom width: 40 cm (16")
- Reed: 7.5 dpi
- Finished size: approximately 29 cm × 2.1 m (11.4" × 82½"), excluding fringes
- Fibre: Cotton
Equipment required
To weave this project, you will need:
- a rigid heddle loom 40 cm (16") or wider;
- a 7.5 dpi reed;
- a shuttle.
These items are not included in the kit.
Caterpillar Cotton
The kit includes 224 g of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton, with one full cone and one 24 g cake in a second colour.
Ashford describes Caterpillar Cotton as a beautifully soft cotton yarn that makes this scarf a pleasure to weave and wear.
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The instructions
The kit includes step-by-step instructions for weaving the scarf.
At Tisse et File, the instructions are available in English or French. Select your preferred language when choosing your variant.
Why we love it
We love the simplicity of this kit: it is beginner-friendly, the yarn required for the project is already included, and the range of colourways makes it easy to choose a combination you will enjoy weaving and wearing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. Ashford designed it as an easy, beginner-friendly weaving project.
Is the loom included?
No. You will need a rigid heddle loom at least 40 cm (16") wide with a 7.5 dpi reed.
What does the kit include?
The kit includes 224 g of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton — one full cone plus a 24 g cake in a second colour — along with the project instructions.
Are the instructions available in French?
Yes. You can select English or French instructions when choosing your product variant.