These placemats were developed in collaboration with Sara Collazo Romay for our Weaving 3 Online Course: Complex Cloth. Monk’s Belt is perhaps the most simple of complex cloth structures. It is this simplicity that makes it so fun to Design! Monk’s Belt is a form of overshot weaving using only two blocks to make grid forms. This pattern explores how changing the colour and proportion of these blocks and their background weft can create an eye-catching result.

We partnered with Sara for this project because of her reputation for fun and interesting colour combinations. We love what Sara has chosen for these placemats and can’t wait to see what you make with her pattern as inspiration. Sara encourages you to continue to explore and create your own design. Consider changing the treadling, color, or thread count on the weft.

Kit Includes

Printed draft and detailed instructions
1 x 1/2 lb cone of 2/8 Cotton in Beige
1 x 1/2 lb cone of 2/8 Cotton in Rouge Vin
2 x 1/2 lb cone of Mallo in Clay
2 x 1/2 lb cone of Mallo in Spice
Instant Digital Download PDF

Kit Information

Loom requirement: 4 shaft loom
Width in the reed: 17"
Recommended reed: 8 or 12 DPI
Finished Dimensions: 4 placemats, 15" x 20”
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

We include a wif download for weavers using weaving software. If you are not using weaving software, not to worry. Everything you need is in the PDF.

You’re going to want to see what else Sara has been up to! You can see more of her work on her website, follow her on instagram @lapeque_textiles, or read this article in Chronogram.

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