Onward and Upward Towels

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Mallo Cotton Slub Weaving Yarn ~ Natural
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Duet Cotton / Linen Weaving Yarn ~ Pear
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Duet Cotton / Linen Weaving Yarn ~ Pearl
Subtotal: $ 97.00 USD (includes pattern download)

Onward and Upward Towels

Designed by Jennifer E. Kwong

These asymmetrical towels are created using a modified Clasped Weft technique that facilitates tidy selvedges and takes the guesswork out of the placement of the clasp. This project is woven with a soft cotton slub warp and a crisp cotton/linen weft. Order a kit.

Pattern downloads include files for both rigid heddle and shaft loom weaving. Yardage requirements vary based upon the loom.

Equipment

  • Rigid heddle or 4-shaft loom
  • 54 heddles per shaft for 4-shaft loom
  • 12-dent reed
  • 2 boat shuttles + bobbins or 2 stick shuttles

Yarn

Warp: Mallo Cotton/Slub, 470-530 yds Natural.

Weft: Duet Cotton/Linen, 195 yds Pear, 195 yds Pearl.

Specifications

  • 18" weaving width
  • 12 EPI
  • 12 PPI
  • Two towels, 15.5” W x 22” L (kit contains enough yarn to weave 3 towels)
  • Skill level: Beginner

Customer Reviews

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MaryBeth
Interesting clasped weft technique

Loved trying an alternative clasped weft technique. It reduces the draw-in that can occur with same shed clasped weft. You still have to be careful how the wefts cross and return, but personally, I think this method easier and neater, especially on thin weft yarns where the bumps show. Overall, I enjoyed this pattern. I could imagine where you could reverse the pattern in the middle to create a mountain-like pattern, or change weft colors.

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Louise Robert-Brunet
Onward and upward towels

Great pattern. The modified clasped weft technique avoids the double weft yarn. I have used a stick to lift the shed for the desired section on each clasped weft. It may take more time but I found it easier that way.

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Theresa Vanderslice
Onward and Upward Towels

Great pattern. I liked the variation on the clasped weft.

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Akshata
A new technique to weave color blocks, wedges!

I learned a new technique with this detailed step-by-step pattern. The photo-tutorial helped me a lot as I am a beginner weaver and a visual weaver. I am using this technique for a scarf I am weaving and recommend this pattern to anyone who wants to incorporate a diagonal, crisp, clean cut-off between colors!

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Anna-Chiara Bellini

Onward and Upward Towels