Beginner Weaving Kit – Irish Tweed Coasters, Classic

Weave a set of coasters in the timeless colours of Irish tweed.

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Classic is our original tweed colourway, a heritage palette of Donegal tweed yarns chosen to show off the traditional tweed look. Weave your own set of five coasters, following patterns inspired by traditional Irish weaving, and see how each new arrangement of colour changes the design.

No experience needed. Step by step, the kit takes you from setting up your loom to weaving and finishing each coaster, with every project building on the one before. Your yarn comes pre-wound onto five shuttles so you can start straight away, and a full-colour instruction book and video tutorials are there whenever you need them.

Make something by hand for your own home, or weave a set as a thoughtful gift. Once your coasters are finished, your reusable Rocket Loom is ready for whatever you weave next.

This beginners weaving kit includes everything you need: 

• The patented birch Rocket Loom, designed in Sligo to make weaving easy and accessible to everyone
• 5 snap-off shuttles, pre-wound with approx. 80 m of premium aran tweed heritage yarn from Donegal
• Wooden weaving accessories and a steel needle
• Full-colour instruction book
• Access to video tutorials

Included pattern maker

This beginner kit includes Pattern Maker 1 (PM1) for weaving plain weave patterns, including the coaster projects in the instruction book.

Additional pattern makers are available separately. If you’d like to explore more weaving patterns, our Ultimate Kit options include the 2 × 2 twill and diamond weave pattern makers.

Coasters

There is enough yarn in your kit to make 4 small coasters (approximately 10cm x 12.5cm, 4in x 5in) and one larger one (14cm x 16.5cm, 5.5in x 6.5in)

Loom size: 29 x 20 cm (11.4 × 7.9 in). Maximum weaving area: 16 x 22 cm (6.3 × 8.7 in)

Learn to set up your Rocket Loom and explore four plain weave designs: salt and pepper, striped tweed, dogstooth and plaid.

You’ll also learn three decorative ways to finish your coasters:

• Hem stitch.
• A twisted header with knotted warp threads.
• A fringeless finish.

Each project builds your skills, with a full-colour instruction book and video tutorials to guide you. Follow the designs, then experiment with your own colour combinations.

Designed and made in Sligo, Ireland, our weaving kits bring together natural materials and tools made to be used again.

The Rocket Loom is made from FSC certified birch sourced from sustainably managed forests in Finland. The heritage aran tweed yarn is made from 100% wool and is spun locally in Donegal, with the distinctive texture and colourful flecks that give tweed its character. 

The yarn is Woolmark certified and the premium wool fleece is primarily sourced from Australian and New Zealand merino sheep. 

The kit is plastic-free and includes a reusable wooden loom, wooden weaving accessories and a steel needle.

Shipping

We use DPD carbon neutral shipping to ship all of our products in Ireland. Please allow 2-3 days for order processing and usually 1-2 days for delivery. We offer free shipping on orders over €50 and charge a €5 flat fee on orders under this. 

Returns

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. You can see the full returns information here

Is this weaving kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. The kit is designed for beginners, with a full-colour instruction book and video tutorials to guide you through the projects.

How many coasters can I make?
The included yarn makes four small size coasters and one large one.

Can I reuse the loom?
Yes. The wooden Rocket Loom is designed to be used repeatedly, so you can continue with new yarns, patterns and projects.

What size are the finished coasters?

The four smaller coasters measure approximately 10 × 12.5 cm (4 × 5 inches), and the larger coaster approximately 14 × 16.5 cm (5.5 × 6.5 inches). Finished sizes may vary slightly depending on your weaving tension and finishing.

How long does it take to weave the coasters?

Allow approximately 30 minutes for each small coaster and one hour for the larger one—around three hours for the full set. Work at your own pace and enjoy making them over several sessions if you prefer.

Which patterns will I learn?

The instruction book includes four designs: salt and pepper, striped tweed, dogstooth and plaid. The projects build your skills progressively, helping you explore colour and pattern using plain weave.

Which pattern maker is included?

The kit includes Pattern Maker 1 (PM1), suitable for all the plain weave projects in the included instruction book. Additional pattern makers are available separately. Our Ultimate Kit options also include the 2 × 2 twill and diamond weave pattern makers.

Can I choose my own colours and designs?

Yes. Follow the patterns in the book or experiment with different combinations of the five included Lakeshore yarn colours: navy, green, pale blue, cream and bright blue.

What is the yarn made from?

The kit includes 100% wool aran tweed yarn, spun in Donegal. Its colourful flecks give your finished coasters their distinctive tweed character.

Are the shuttles already wound?
Yes. The five included shuttles come pre-wound with approximately 80 metres of yarn in total.

Where is the kit made?
The kit is designed and made in Sligo, Ireland, using Finnish birch and heritage tweed yarn sourced from Donegal.

What age is this weaving kit suitable for?

We recommend this kit for ages 12 and above, including teens and adults. No previous weaving experience is needed.

How do I care for my finished coasters?

Your coasters are made from 100% wool and should be hand washed only.