All American Towels

All American Towels

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This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these All American Towels that were designed by Tom Lipare for Handwoven, May/June 2014.

Weave a set of four patriotic towels featuring a classic structure with a fresh, engaging treadling sequence. Each towel uses a different treadling variation, keeping the weaving process interesting from start to finish while creating a coordinated set with plenty of visual variety.

Weave Structure:  Twill

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons, white, turk, black, bright red, and yellow.

Equipment needed: 4-shaft loom; 23" weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; 5 bobbins

Finished size: four towels 19" x 31 1/2" hemmed.

Instructions needed: Handwoven May/June 2014, pages 34–35 from Long Thread Media. This is a special 35 year anniversary issue!

This kit includes all yarns needed to weave these towels.  The pattern can be found in the Handwoven magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.

Photos by Joe Coca

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Cindy Bills
They just keep getting better and better!

I love these towels and use them as hand towels in the kitchen and guest bathroom. The design is fun to weave and they just look crisp, wash after wash. Great for summer Americana.