This pattern will guide you through weaving a double-width blanket on a rigid heddle loom using two heddles.
Double-width weaving allows you to create fabric that is twice the width of your loom by weaving two layers at the same time and opening them out after weaving. This makes it possible to create larger projects—like blankets—on a loom you already own.
This project is written for a 24" rigid heddle loom with a second heddle block, but it can easily be adjusted for narrower or wider blankets.
Double-width weaving is not difficult, but it is different from standard rigid heddle weaving. You will be managing two layers of fabric and four sheds instead of two, so the process requires a little more patience and attention—especially during warping and threading.
If you already have some experience with rigid heddle weaving and are ready to explore working with two heddles, this is a great project for building those skills while creating a functional, beautiful blanket.
By the time you finish, you will have a blanket approximately 40" × 44" plus fringe and a solid understanding of double-width weaving.
• 800 m Main Colour
• 600 m Contrast Colour
• Malabrigo Rios
• Maurice Brassard SuperLamb 8/4
• Juniper Moon Pima Cotton
• 24" rigid heddle loom with double-heddle capability
• Two 7.5 or 8 dent heddles
• Two pick-up sticks, minimum 24"
• Two shuttles
• Extra warping sticks
• Standard weaving tools (scissors, tape measure, darning needle, s-hooks, etc.)
Confident beginner to intermediate rigid heddle weavers.
Some experience with rigid heddle weaving is recommended before beginning this project.
This pattern will guide you through weaving a double-width blanket on a rigid heddle loom using two heddles.
Double-width weaving allows you to create fabric that is twice the width of your loom by weaving two layers at the same time and opening them out after weaving. This makes it possible to create larger projects—like blankets—on a loom you already own.
This project is written for a 24" rigid heddle loom with a second heddle block, but it can easily be adjusted for narrower or wider blankets.
Double-width weaving is not difficult, but it is different from standard rigid heddle weaving. You will be managing two layers of fabric and four sheds instead of two, so the process requires a little more patience and attention—especially during warping and threading.
If you already have some experience with rigid heddle weaving and are ready to explore working with two heddles, this is a great project for building those skills while creating a functional, beautiful blanket.
By the time you finish, you will have a blanket approximately 40" × 44" plus fringe and a solid understanding of double-width weaving.
• 800 m Main Colour
• 600 m Contrast Colour
• Malabrigo Rios
• Maurice Brassard SuperLamb 8/4
• Juniper Moon Pima Cotton
• 24" rigid heddle loom with double-heddle capability
• Two 7.5 or 8 dent heddles
• Two pick-up sticks, minimum 24"
• Two shuttles
• Extra warping sticks
• Standard weaving tools (scissors, tape measure, darning needle, s-hooks, etc.)
Confident beginner to intermediate rigid heddle weavers.
Some experience with rigid heddle weaving is recommended before beginning this project.
