Checkerboard Placemats

Checkerboard Placemats

Play with pattern, contrast, and texture with the Checkerboard Placemats. This bold yet approachable set features a Monk’s Belt structure paired with a color-and-weave ground cloth, creating a visually striking design that’s perfect for your table. For an extra show-stopping effect, the cloth can also be woven continuously to create an eye-catching runner.

Woven with soft Duet Cotton/Linen and accentuated with Mallo Cotton Slub, these placemats have a subtle texture and vibrant contrast that bring a handmade, contemporary look to your meals. The weaving process balances structure and creativity, offering a rewarding project for intermediate weavers.

Finished with a gentle fringe after wet-finishing, these placemats combine functionality with a graphic, playful style that complements any dining space.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Weave Structure: Monk’s Belt with Color-and-Weave ground

Yarns: Duet Cotton/Linen Dune and Pear; Mallo Cotton Ink

Equipment Needed

4-shaft loom
50–55 heddles per shaft
8- or 12-dent reed
3 boat shuttles + bobbins

Specifications

15.1" weaving width
14 EPI
28 PPI in pattern (14 tabby + 14 Monk’s Belt)

Finished Size: Four placemats approximately 13” W x 17” L, plus fringe after wet-finishing

Instructions: You will receive a PDF pattern download by email.

This kit is different from our standard weaving kits. Instead of pre-measured yarn amounts, you’ll receive full-size cones of each color used in the pattern. This means you may have extra yarn beyond what the project requires—perfect for weaving additional fabric or exploring your own variations.

The kit price reflects the inclusion of full-size cones and the expanded creative possibilities they offer.

Designed by Rheanna Davison

Photos compliments of Gist Yarn