Towel weaving

...example, the first one would be red, orange, yellow, and at the end I would drop the red and move orange and yellow up a slot each and then weave with green. See the “Crackle Sample” in my projects for a sample of other things I can do with this warp!...

"Our handwoven tea towels are made using a cotton/linen blend and woven in a traditional huck lace design. They are not only beautiful but also extremely absorbent! A great decor piece for your simple, modern kitchen. These towels are made using a checkerboard pattern which highlights squares of huck lace alternating with plain weave blocks. Woven using neutral tones of beige, natural ivory, and pure white in warp and weft. A set of these handwoven tea towels will last for years, They can be…

I had two reasons for warping up my floor loom for some new towels recently. With our house moving date looming closer, I felt the need for a "sanity project". While all of my yarns and equipment were being packed away, I kept a few cones aside so that I would have something to weave

Weave two tea towels with this PDF download rigid heddle weaving pattern. Suitable for beginners, it uses three colors of Gist Yarn DUET cotton/linen blend in a plain weave to create casually elegant tea towels, inspired by city skyscrapers in the spring. Full instructions include recommended yarn, warp color order, threading and weft plaid/stripe weaving pattern. Pattern does not include instructions on how to warp or weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom. Please note that this is a digital…

One of the best aspects of being a weaver is working with cool fibers. By “cool” I mean, cotton, linen, hemp, and other cellulose fibers. During the hot summer months, we need not have a pile of wool on our laps or run it through our fingers. Warp your loom with some lovely cellulose and ... Read more

What makes one handwoven towel better than the next? Tracy has some theories and explains her process of weaving 'perfect' towels.

Several months ago, my weaving friend Sharon C. gave me this pattern. It is called taquete. She has been having all kinds of fun with it. I finally bought some colors of 8/2 cotton yarn and got a warp for towels put on my Leclerc Jano table loom. I'm calling this warp Autumn Leaves, because it reminds me of all the beautiful trees in my area of the country (Charlevoix the Beautiful). I finally figured out a way to put a draft of my pattern on my blog. I know there must be an easier way, but…

Tea towel number 3! This one is worked in stripes, I've just finished the 2nd section. I'm busy with the Rigid Heddle Consolidation Course from Glynis Brooke. Kits are available from the ColourSpun online shop, with a link to the online course. #ColourSpun #TeaTowel #Weaving #RigidHeddle

Here's the free pattern to weave your own dishtowels. Those towels are made out of nice 8/4 cotton and are soft and thick. This simple pattern can be woven on a rigid heddle loom.

Those handwoven towels are easy to make and more importantly, they are stunning! Here, I shar the whole pattern from warping to weaving.