This simple set of Plain Weave towels uses a playful, randomized pinstripe warp. Changing the weft color for each towel makes each one different and keeps the weaving fresh and fun. Order a kit.
Equipment
4-shaft or 8-shaft loom
90 heddles per shaft for 4-shaft loom, 45 heddles per shaft for 8-shaft loom
12-dent reed
1 boat shuttle + bobbins or 1 stick shuttle
Yarn
Warp: Beam8/2 Organic Cotton, 425 yds in Crocus, 425 yds in Natural, 425 yds in Elderberry, 425 yds in Dawn.
Weft: Beam 8/2 Organic Cotton, 275 yds in Crocus, 395 yds in Natural, 305 yds in Elderberry, 405 yds in Dawn.
Specifications
20" weaving width
18 EPI
16 PPI
Five towels, 16.5" W x 22" L after wet-finishing and hemming
New weaver and excited to try the pattern. Please direct me to resources to learn to use multiple colors in my warp on a 4 or 8 shaft. Appreciate very much.