Cat Track & Snail Trail Towels

This weaving kit includes all the yarns you'll need to create these Cat Track & Snail Trail Towels, designed by Julianne Drever and featured in Handwoven's Design Collection 18 (pages 26–27).

These towels are a joy to weave and make the perfect gift for an animal lover—or a charming handmade treat for your own favorite pet! The classic overshot structure brings texture and interest, while the alternating color and white squares beautifully highlight the undulating Cat Track & Snail Trail pattern.

Whether you're weaving for fun or gifting with love, this project is sure to bring a smile.

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 cottons in white and the color of your choice.

Note:  these towels were originally designed with 22/2 cottolin.

Equipment needed: 4 shaft loom, 19" weaving width and 10 dent reed.

Finished size: four towels 16" × 22" each with 1 1⁄2" fringe.

Instructions needed: Handwoven's Design Collection #18: A Treasury of Towels available from Long Thread Media.

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

Find this kit in our Treasury of Towels Kit of the Month Club