Weaver Sampler Loom Pattern in Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick&Quick - L50360 - Downloadable PDF

Lion Brand Weaver Sampler Loom Pattern (L50360) – Free Downloadable PDF

The Lion Brand Weaver Sampler (Pattern Number L50360) is a beginner-friendly loom weaving project designed to produce a small decorative woven panel measuring approximately 9½ x 10 inches (24 x 25.5 cm). Created in collaboration with Martha Stewart Crafts™, this free downloadable PDF pattern introduces crafters to the satisfying world of loom weaving using the Martha Stewart Crafts™ DIY Weaver™ loom and Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® yarn. The finished piece makes a charming handmade decoration, perfect for wall hangings, home accents, or as a sampler to practice foundational weaving skills.

About the Project

This pattern is classified as a Skill Level 1 – Beginner project, making it an ideal starting point for anyone new to loom weaving or fiber arts in general. The compact finished size means the project works up relatively quickly, offering a satisfying and achievable result without requiring advanced techniques or a large time commitment. As a sampler, the design is specifically intended to introduce a variety of weaving approaches within a single small piece, allowing crafters to explore different textures and patterns side by side.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As a weaver sampler, this pattern incorporates multiple foundational loom weaving techniques within its small format. Sampler-style projects are a classic method of learning the craft, as they allow the maker to practice and compare different weave structures in one cohesive piece. Typical techniques explored in sampler loom projects include:

• Plain weave (tabby weave): The most fundamental weaving structure, where the weft yarn passes alternately over and under each warp thread, creating a tight, even fabric.
• Rya knots or fringe techniques: Often used in sampler projects to add decorative texture and dimension to the woven surface.
• Color changes and striping: Introducing new yarn colors across weft rows to create visual interest and practice managing multiple strands.
• Texture variation: Experimenting with different over-under sequences to produce varied surface textures within the same warp setup.

Because the pattern is designed around the Martha Stewart Crafts™ DIY Weaver™ loom, all techniques are adapted to that specific tool, making the instructions straightforward and accessible for first-time weavers. The loom itself guides the placement of warp threads and simplifies the weaving process, removing many of the setup challenges associated with traditional floor or frame looms.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (Article #640), a super chunky weight yarn that works up quickly and produces bold, visible texture in woven projects. Two colorways are specified:

• 640-149 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Charcoal – 1 ball
• 640-099 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Fisherman – 1 ball

Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is available in several fiber compositions depending on the colorway selected:

• Solids, Heathers, Twists, Prints, Stripes: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
• Wheat & Wood: 86% Acrylic, 10% Wool, 4% Rayon
• Oatmeal, Barley & Grey Marble: 82% Acrylic, 10% Wool, 8% Rayon
• Metallics: 79% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 1% Metallic Poly

Standard skein sizes for Wool-Ease Thick & Quick are 6 oz./170g (106 yd/97 m) for Solids, Heathers, Twists, and Tweeds, and 5 oz./140g (87 yd) for Prints and Stripes. The super chunky weight of this yarn makes it particularly well-suited to loom weaving, as the thick strands fill