Aztec Diamonds Towels

Aztec Diamonds Towels
Designed by Michele Marshall of Mingo’s Corner Shop, the Aztec Towels showcase bold geometric beauty on the rigid heddle loom.

This striking project uses a 3-shaft, two-heddle pattern perfect for the intermediate to advanced rigid heddle weaver. Worked in shadow weave, the design creates eye-catching motifs inspired by traditional South American patterns. The result is a set of towels with dramatic contrast, rich texture, and timeless style.

Weave structure: shadow weave (3-shaft weaving on two heddles)

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons

• Kitchen Towels - Chocolate, Dusty Rose, and Light Orange
• Hand Towels - Navy, Nile Green, and Light Turk

Equipment needed: rigid heddle loom; 24" weaving width; TWO 12 or 12.5 dent reeds; 4 shuttles. 

Finished size:  Kitchen Towels 18.5” x 28”; Hand Towels 12.5” x 21.5 hemmed.

Instructions needed: Aztec Diamonds Towel Pattern from Mingo's Corner Shop on Etsy. The pattern includes instructions on threading, warp and weft stripe options, a visual threading chart, lift instructions, finishing tips, and a bonus page on working with two shuttles and carrying yarn up the sides of the project. Michele is also available to help with any questions that come up.

This kit includes all yarns needed to weave these towels.  The pattern can be found on Etsy at mingoscornershop.  You will need to purchase this pattern separately from this kit. 

Photos by Michele Marshall