Quick & Easy Placemats

This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these Quick & Easy Placemats that were designed by Jan Meyer.

These placemats are so simple to make, allowing the weaver to concentrate on the rhythm and mechanics of weaving without being distracted by complicated treadling or weft color changes.

Equipment needed: rigid heddle or any shaft loom; 16" weaving width; 12 dent reed; 2 shuttles

Yarns: 8/4 Cotton Rug Warp and all-cotton textured boucle Monte Cristo

Finished size: four placemats 11.5" x 17.5" each

Instructions needed: You can find this pattern in Handwoven March/April 1999 or Best of Handwoven: Top Ten Placemats on Four Shaft eBook available from Long Thread Media.

Note:  This kit includes all yarns needed to weave these Quick & Easy Placemats.  The pattern can be found in the Handwoven magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.