Fly a Kite Runner

Fly a Kite Runner Kit Designed by Peg Ickes and featured in Easy Weaving with Little Looms Spring 2026. Bright, playful, and full of nostalgia, this weaving runner kit is inspired by childhood memories of flying kites on windy days. Colorful point-twill kites dance across the surface, while twisted-fringe “kite tails” at each end add texture and extra visual interest. Perfect for adding a cheerful, handcrafted touch to your table, this kit brings both creativity and charm to your weaving project. Weave structure: twill  Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons (similar colors have been used in place of the discontinued colors in the original pattern.) Equipment needed: Rigid-heddle loom, 18" weaving width; three 12.5-dent heddles, or two 12.5 12-dent heddles, pick-up stick, and heddle rod with 55 string heddles; 1 shuttle. note that 12-dent heddles can also be used. Finished size: one runner 14½" × 50" plus 7" fringe. Instructions: Easy Weaving with Little Looms Spring 2026, pages 64, 68-70. This yarn pack includes all yarns needed to weave this runner.  The pattern is sold separately and available from Long Thread Media.  Order your yarn kit today and find the pattern in Easy Weaving with Little Looms Spring 2026. Photo by Matt Graves courtesy of Long Thread Media