Project Description: 2 Pillows or 4 Pillow tops, approximately 17” x 17” finished pillows. 8-Shaft Color-and-Weave Draft. 21.5” wide in reed. 16 EPI, 16 PPI 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn. Yarn Needed: One – 1.5 oz mini cone of 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn: Middle Gray, Light Gray, Very Light Gray and Navy One – 4 oz cone of 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn: Bleached White One – 8 oz cone of 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn: Navy. Equipment Needed: 8-Shaft Loom with at least 22” weaving width. 8 dent reed, or reed suitable for 16 EPI. 2 Shuttles with 4 bobbins Also Needed to Finish the Pillows: 16” or 18” pillow forms Coordinating thread for sewing pillows 1-yard of coordinating fabric if you want the handwoven fabric to be just the pillow tops Four 16” zippers and 1-yard of fusible nonwoven interfacing (both are optional) Listen to the Loon! This is a two fish advanced beginner weaver kit designed for 8-shafts. If you would like more information about our Listen to the Loon rating system, please click here.
