First Steps (''Premiers Pas'') Pattern – Scarf – Rigid Heddle Loom
An introductory weaving pattern designed to support your very first steps on a rigid heddle loom, created as the companion project for the online course “Rigid Heddle Loom: First Steps.”
Detailed description
The First Steps Pattern – Rigid Heddle Loom is directly linked to the online course
“Rigid Heddle Loom: First Steps.”
It was designed as a progressive learning project to help beginners understand the fundamentals of rigid heddle weaving while creating a soft, wearable scarf.
The project focuses on essential skills such as warping, threading, maintaining an even beat and learning to read the fabric as it grows. The goal is to build solid foundations without unnecessary complexity, in a reassuring and well-structured learning environment.
👉 This product includes the yarn and the written instructions needed to complete the scarf.
The project
- Project type: Scarf
- Educational goal: Learning the basics of rigid heddle loom weaving
- Characteristics: Soft, simple, structured, 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 rigid heddle looms
- The project emphasizes consistency, loom mechanics and fabric reading
Required equipment – rigid heddle loom
- Loom: Rigid heddle loom
(minimum 12" weaving width) - Shuttle: Flat shuttle
- Reed: 7.5 dpi
Difficulty level
Beginner
Who is this pattern for?
- People discovering rigid heddle weaving
- Students following the First Steps online course
- Weavers looking for a calm, guided learning project
- Anyone wanting a stress-free but instructive first weaving experience
Important notes
- This project is designed to accompany the online course
“Rigid Heddle Loom: First Steps.” - Loom and accessories are not included