Double Weave a Lap Blanket on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Adult | Registration opens Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:00 AM
In this class, students will weave a small throw blanket on a rigid heddle loom. We will use two heddles and pickup sticks to weave two layers of cloth simultaneously, which are connected on one side, creating a piece of cloth that is double the width of your warp. We will also discuss and go over the variations on doubleweave that can create a tube, woven slits, and two separate layers. Students should arrive to class with an empty loom as we will all be warping and preparing the looms together. Please note that we will warp and learn the basic doubleweave shuttle sequence. Students will then take their looms home to finish weaving the blanket.
Students need to have familiarity with warping a rigid heddle loom and weaving basic plain weave cloth. This class is not for beginners.
Required Equipment:
-Students will need to bring their own rigid heddle loom and will need to bring two heddles of the same size and dent. Preferably, two 7.5 dpi reeds or two 8 dpi reeds, depending on the loom manufacturer. The loom needs to have the capability to hold two heddles at once.
-Two stick shuttles
-Two pickup sticks
Project yarn will be provided and is included in the tuition.
***Please reach out to the instructor if further clarification is needed.***
There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition.
A $28.00 materials fee is included in the tuition.
** Class size is limited to 5 students** .
**Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.
*** Please note there are several steps to walk down to the Fiber Studio ***
Katie Strano
Katie Strano is fiber artist focusing on small scale production weaving, and art pieces for her business, Heddle Over Heels. She has worked with regional farmers to create handwoven pieces using their locally grown wool and fibers. In addition, she offers private weaving lessons and is also the floor loom and rigid heddle weaving instructor at Brookfield Craft Center, in Brookfield, CT. She works out of her home studio in Southbury, CT. More information can be found at heddleoverheels.com