Block Party Tote or Runner

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This project is designed for rigid heddle weaving and features a dense, textural fabric with dramatically different front and back sides—giving you two unique looks in one! The same fabric can also be used as a striking table runner or accent piece for the holidays.

Use the drop-down menus to order either the tote bag or runner kit. There are several color options available. The tote bag kit includes the lining fabric.

Equipment Needed:

Rigid heddle loom with at least a 12" weaving width
12- or 12.5-dent heddle
2–3 shuttles
Two pick-up sticks (at least 15" long)
Metal or wood rod (about 15" long; 1/4" diameter recommended for wood, author using 3/16" metal)
40 string heddles
Optional: Low-profile boat shuttle, 3/16" rubber washers for the rod

Notions:

11” x 27” lining fabric (included in kit)
Coordinating sewing thread
Sewing needle or machine
Tapestry needle
Bag handles (shown with Cocoknits Short Leather Handle Kit – cocoknits.com)
Leather awl or sack needle

Yarns Used: Extra yardage is included in your kit.
Aurora Earth 8/2 Cotton 840 yds
Clean Cotton 131 yds
Shown in Rust/Wild Indigo. Use the drop-down menu for more color options.

Finished Size
Lined bag measures about 9” x 10” with 10” handles. The woven fabric itself measures approximately 9½” x 23”—perfect for a decorative table accent!

Get the Instructions
Visit YarnworkerU for the pattern and all there is to know about this project. The Leather Handles are sold separately from Cocoknits or other handles can be used.

Photos courtesy of Liz Gipson

Gorgeous pattern and yarn!

This is a wonderful pattern, and the yarn from Cotton Clouds suited it perfectly. The kit came with lining for the bag, which was a good weight, however I chose a fabric from my stash that better complemented the bag colors.

I'm using the yarn for my project now The 8/2 seemed to break easily at first

I'm using the yarn for my project now
The 8/2 seemed to break easily at first, but after I started warping in earnest, all is well. I love the colors you chose for the Block Party Tote.

Block Party Tote or Runner

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