Birdhouse Towels
Designed by Susan Kessler Simpson and featured in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving.
Invite a little backyard charm into your kitchen with these sweet Birdhouse Towels. The cheerful birdhouses bring to mind a peaceful morning spent watching birds come and go from the garden.
The simple, playful design makes this a fun project to weave, with the birdhouses appearing one by one as you work across the towel. A lovely choice for anyone who enjoys birds, gardening, and a little bit of nature around the home.
Weave Structure: summer and winter
Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons nile green, chocolate, natural, bright red, china blue, black, plum green, maize, rose red, and orange.
Equipment needed: 8-shaft loom; 17” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; 4 bobbins.
Finished Dimensions: hemmed towels 17" x 23".
Instructions needed: The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving
This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these towels. The pattern can be found in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving book. You will need to purchase this book if you don't already own a copy.