Mavis’ Monk’s Belt and Basket Weave Scarves PDF Pattern Download

This wonderful scarf pattern came about when we were creating S7E3 which was all about Monk’s Belt. While I was researching patterns that used a Monk’s Belt threading and treadling I came across this wonderful pattern in “The Virginia West Swatch Book” which was published in 1985. This book is a treasure…..it is one of those books from that era where handwoven samples are included. She called the pattern Basket Squares. Mavis MacMillan is a weaver on my Dream Team and she happened to be in the studio when I was poking through it…..I said “Hey Mavis, do you want to weave this?”……and the rest is history :)…..Thank you Virginia and thank you Mavis.

Each pattern makes 2 Scarves (choose your colourway)

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Weave structure: Monk’s Belt & Basket Weave with Colour & Weave

Finished Dimensions 11.5″ wide x 76″ long plus fringe

Loom requirements:

• 4 shaft
• Weaving width of 13.5″ minimum
• Reed used: 10 dent (or use your reed substitution chart)

Materials used in this pattern – Garnet & Turmeric colourway

• 2 cones of Freya – Garnet
• 1 cone of 16/2 Bamboo - Turmeric

Materials used in this pattern – Garnet & Ginger colourway

• 2 cones of Freya – Charteuse
• 2 skeins of 20/2 Bombyx Silk – Salt Spring Sky