Falling Leaves Runner

About this Project

The Falling Leaves Runner is easy to thread, is simple to treadle, and requires just one bobbin to weave. It’s a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend some cozy fall weaving time at the loom, no matter your view. Although this design was inspired by fall, the warm colors will look lovely on the table any time of the year. Woven in a different color scheme, however, other seasons could be evoked. Perhaps several shades of fresh green and pale yellow for spring? Another option would be to weave a set of placemats instead of (or in addition to) the runner.

Contents

• Falling Leaves Runner Project Instructions PDF
• Runner WIF

Details

Structure
Twill.

Equipment
8-shaft loom, 17" weaving width; 15-dent reed; 1 shuttle.

Yarns
Warp: 3/2 pearl cotton (1,260 yd/lb; UKI Supreme), #07 Black, 137 yd; #02 Natural, 335 yd; #50 Avocado, #58 Spice, #107 Melon, and #29 Old Gold, 85 yd each. Note: #50 Avocado and #58 Spice have been discontinued in the 3/2 weight. Possible substitutions include #62 Moss Green and #122 Mead.

Weft: 3/2 pearl cotton, #07 Black, 573 yd.

Dimensions
Width in the reed: 16 ⁹⁄₁₅".
Woven length: (measured under tension on the loom) 75"
Finished size: (after wet-finishing) one runner, 14 ½" × 64".

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