Contemporary Overshot Bath Towels

This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these Contemporary Overshot Bath Towels that were designed by Margaret Gaynes for Handwoven's Design Collection #18, pages 14-15.

These bath towels are soft, absorbent, and inviting to the touch.

Yarns: Monte Cristo 100% Combed Cotton and Aurora Earth 8/2 100% unmercerized cotton.

Note:  yarns used in original design include 22/2 cottolin and Monte Cristo.

Equipment needed: 4 shaft loom, 30" weaving width; 10 dent reed and 2 shuttles.

Finished size two towels 25.5” x 46.5” each

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

Note:  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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