Two on Two Log Cabin Runners
Designing within limited parameters and fully utilizing the resources they allow can turn something ho-hum into—wow! This runner is a case in point.
For the wow! in the runner, blue borders and red accent threads in a soumak stitch are added at each end.
What's even better is that this runner can be woven on any 2 or 4 shaft loom.
Weave structure: plain weave log cabin
Yarns: 8/4 Cotton Rug Warp and Perle 3/2 Cotton
Equipment needed: 2 shaft rigid heddle loom or on any shaft loom; 16" weaving width; 10 dent reed; 2 shuttles
Finished size: two runners 13 1⁄2" × 34" each
Instructions needed: You can find this pattern in 4 Free Table Runners or Handwoven May/June 2000 available from Long Thread Media for warping and weaving instructions.
Designed by Jane Patrick
Customer Reviews
My first attempt at log cabin was made simple with this kit. The pattern from an issue of Handwoven also has a nice primer on log cabin design. The yarn was nice to work with, measured out perfectly with a bit to spare. The soumac stitch I had just learned for tapestry weaving added a nice touch.
Rather than hemming the runner I hem-stitched and twisted the fringe.
Warping log cabin can be a bit tricky. Handwoven ‘s pattern wasn’t as good as Jodi’s designs are at explaining warping. You might find a video helpful for that aspect.
Don’t be afraid to jump in and try this kit. The runner gets lots of compliments.
