Tap into tapestry weaving with our new Triple Play wall hanging kit!

I wanted the kit to be simple enough for beginners, yet visually interesting enough to display on the wall. The design employs three tapestry weaving techniques: plain weave, rya knots, and soumac stitch, all of which are explained and illustrated in the instructions. I chose to use Halcyon Geo Rug Wool Yarn because I’ve been admiring it since the day I started working here (the colors! the texture!). Geo is a rustic, slightly heathered wool, that weaves up quickly and evenly. This kit is available in three colorways; each kit comes with three colors of Geo for your weft, [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] for your warp, and a tapestry needle to weave with.

All you need to get started is a tapestry loom measuring at least 9″ x 6″. I wove my Triple Play on the Schacht School Loom, but if you’re feeling adventurous, consider building your own tapestry loom from scratch! Grab a wooden frame, some nails, and a DIY attitude and get to work! There are plenty of DIY tapestry loom tutorials out there, but Rachel Denbow’s DIY Woven Art not only has some great project ideas, but instructions on how to make three different types of tapestry loom to get you started. From making the loom to the finished piece this is a perfect project for a crafting weekend, on your own or with your kids.

I find tapestry weaving incredibly relaxing and meditative. It’s much more free-form than harness weaving and you can use almost any yarn. Incorporate thick yarns, thin yarns, scratchy yarn, roving, even found objects (think fabric scraps, plastic bags, beads and more)! Tapestry weaving is also great for stash busting. Imagine a weaving made from all your leftover yarn from previous projects! The possibilities are endless!