I don't usually choose orange.
In fact, if you asked me to pick my favourite colours, orange wouldn't even make the list. But these towels were in my head and needed to come out!
Like the Pink Lemonade Towels, this project uses cotton bouclé. It asks a little more from the weaver than a smooth cotton yarn, but the wonderfully soft, absorbent towels are well worth the extra care.
Both towels are woven exactly the same. Of course, that doesn't mean you have to! Once you've woven the first towel, you're welcome to weave the second exactly as written, change the colour order, or even use a single colour for a striped towel instead of a plaid. I've included a few ideas to get you started, but don't be afraid to experiment.
Makes
Two towels, approximately 16 ½” × 26" each after wet finishing and hemming.
Who This Project Is For
This project is suitable for rigid heddle weavers who are comfortable with plain weave.
You will need to pay careful attention to the warping — the colour sequence matters! I’ve included checklists to help.
The weaving itself is straightforward, but because we're working with cotton bouclé and multiple colour changes, the warping requires a little extra care. I'll walk you through the process, sharing the tips and tricks I've learned to make working with bouclé much easier.
If you've been curious about weaving with textured yarns — or simply want a cheerful pair of towels for your kitchen — this project is a great place to start.
What You Will Learn
how to work successfully with cotton bouclé
tips for warping with multiple colour changes
carrying colours up the selvedge or weaving in the ends
repairing broken warp ends if they occur
creating a colourful plaid using simple plain weave
ideas for changing the second towel to make it your own
What You Will Need
Four colours of cotton bouclé.
Equipment
24" rigid heddle loom
10 dent reed
4 shuttles
2 extra warping sticks
All the usual weaving paraphernalia
I don't usually choose orange.
In fact, if you asked me to pick my favourite colours, orange wouldn't even make the list. But these towels were in my head and needed to come out!
Like the Pink Lemonade Towels, this project uses cotton bouclé. It asks a little more from the weaver than a smooth cotton yarn, but the wonderfully soft, absorbent towels are well worth the extra care.
Both towels are woven exactly the same. Of course, that doesn't mean you have to! Once you've woven the first towel, you're welcome to weave the second exactly as written, change the colour order, or even use a single colour for a striped towel instead of a plaid. I've included a few ideas to get you started, but don't be afraid to experiment.
Makes
Two towels, approximately 16 ½” × 26" each after wet finishing and hemming.
Who This Project Is For
This project is suitable for rigid heddle weavers who are comfortable with plain weave.
You will need to pay careful attention to the warping — the colour sequence matters! I’ve included checklists to help.
The weaving itself is straightforward, but because we're working with cotton bouclé and multiple colour changes, the warping requires a little extra care. I'll walk you through the process, sharing the tips and tricks I've learned to make working with bouclé much easier.
If you've been curious about weaving with textured yarns — or simply want a cheerful pair of towels for your kitchen — this project is a great place to start.
What You Will Learn
how to work successfully with cotton bouclé
tips for warping with multiple colour changes
carrying colours up the selvedge or weaving in the ends
repairing broken warp ends if they occur
creating a colourful plaid using simple plain weave
ideas for changing the second towel to make it your own
What You Will Need
Four colours of cotton bouclé.
Equipment
24" rigid heddle loom
10 dent reed
4 shuttles
2 extra warping sticks
All the usual weaving paraphernalia
