Weave Shoreline Checks: Double the Scarves, Double the Fun!

Rigid heddle looms are one of our favourite tools. They make it possible to warp and begin weaving all in a single afternoon. While often used for plain weave, there is nothing plain about this project. The Shoreline Checks pattern brings visual interest, rich colour, and the irresistible squish factor of SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine yarn. Even better, the warp produces two scarves, making it easy to gift one and keep one for yourself.

Shoreline checks
Shoreline Checks are woven in four colours of SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine: Ultraviolet, Jam Tart, Mandarin, and Chilli Pepper

Stripes, Plaids & Tartans

At the start of this year, the School of SweetGeorgia launched the Weaving Stripes, Plaids & Tartans course with Felicia Lo. Along with a deep look at tartan history, Felicia explores how design elements such as colour, emphasis, balance, and movement can shape our weaving. She demonstrates how stripes can transform into plaids and checks, allowing us to create cloth that feels personal and expressive.

The Pacific Plaid Scarf is woven in Knoll 2/17 Nm Merino Lambswool.

As with most of our courses, Felicia designed a project to bring the concepts of the course to life. The Pacific Plaid Scarf, woven in a classic 2/2 twill, became a starting point for her exploration. Curious about how plaids could translate to rigid heddle weaving and plain weave, Felicia went on to design the Shoreline Checks scarves.

Shoreline Checks

Created with rigid heddle weavers in mind, these scarves are woven on the same warp, saving time while doubling the weaving experience.

Striped and Plaid scarf
Striped & Plaid version
All-Over Plaid
All-Over Plaid version

The All-Over Plaid Scarf

This design repeats plaid blocks across the entire scarf for a bold, eye-catching effect. Woven with four colours of SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine, the interplay of colour, contrast, and tone adds richness and depth. The rhythm of weaving block after block is so addictive, you may find yourself saying, “Just one more stripe”, until the entire thing is completed! 

All-over plaid scarf
The All-Over Plaid Shoreline Checks scarf.

The Striped and Plaid Scarf

This variation offers a gentler rhythm. Much of the scarf is woven in a solid colour, with plaid accents at each end. The result is subtle yet striking. When worn, it is easy to mistake it for the All-Over Plaid, making both scarves equally versatile and stylish.

Striped & Plaid scarf
The Striped & Plaid Shoreline Checks scarf.

Further Variations

You can also experiment by swapping the SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine for SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock, SweetGeorgia CashLuxe Fine, or even a SweetGeorgia Sock Blank. Try different colourways, convert the draft to twill, and discover the many ways checks, stripes, and plaids can come alive through the Shoreline Checks and the Pacific Plaid Scarf patterns.

Explore More in the School of SweetGeorgia

This pattern is included with the School of SweetGeorgia All-Access and Weaving memberships, or it can be purchased through the SweetGeorgia shop. If you are not yet part of the School, we invite you to join our community and explore the joy of weaving and colour.

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Weave the Shoreline Checks Scarves

Equipment

  • 1 rigid heddle loom with 10" / 25 cm weaving width
  • 12-dent heddle
  • 1 boat shuttle with bobbins or 4 stick shuttles

Materials

Instructions

Getting Started

  • Start by downloading the pattern from the School of SweetGeorgia or the SweetGeorgia shop.
  • Warp your loom using the indirect method, following the colour sequence in the instructions. If the method is new to you, read our article, The Indirect Approach: Rigid Heddle Warping, for guidance.
  • Prepare bobbins or stick shuttles with all four weft colours

All-Over Plaid Scarf

  • Begin weaving tromp as writ, leaving a tail three to four times the width of your scarf.
  • After a few picks, pause to hemstitch in groups of four threads.
  • Continue weaving the plaid blocks as per the instructions.
  • Cut the weft yarn, leaving a long enough tail to hemstitch the final edge. Hemstitch in bundles of four threads.
  • Leave a 4-inch space before beginning the second scarf.
    All-over plaid

Striped and Plaid Scarf

  • Begin weaving tromp as writ, leaving a tail three to four times the width of your scarf.
  • After a few picks, pause to hemstitch in groups of four threads.
  • Continue weaving the scarf as per the instructions.
  • After a few picks, pause to hemstitch in groups of four threads.
  • Cut the weft yarn, leaving a long enough tail to hemstitch the final edge. Hemstitch in bundles of four threads.

Finishing the Scarves

  • Remove the scarves from the loom.
  • Using a rotary cutter with mat or scissors, trim the fringe to 1 inch on each end.
  • Hand wash in warm water with wool wash.
  • Lay flat to dry.
  • Press lightly with an iron while still slightly damp.
  • Once dry, wrap one scarf around your neck and keep the other ready to gift.

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  • At the School of SweetGeorgia, we’ve built a vibrant and welcoming community of fibre-loving makers, passionate instructors, and dedicated staff. Whether you’re looking for guidance on a new technique or just need a little creative encouragement, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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  • We welcome you to join us in our SweetGeorgia Community. This is where we share projects that inspire, have fibre-filled conversations, host make-alongs, and participate in a variety of virtual meetings! We discuss all things knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, machine knitting, and more! 
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