Desert Landscape Towels
Designed by Susan Kessler Simpson and featured in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving.
These Desert Landscape Towels are another special design created in honor of celebrating Arizona home of Cotton Clouds and the beauty of the Southwest. Similar to the Southwest Towels, this design features rows of saguaro cacti, but with a charming addition: flowers blooming from the cactus.
The blooming saguaros bring a cheerful touch to the desert landscape and make these towels especially fun to weave. They’re a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty of Arizona and would make a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves the Southwest.
Weave Structure: summer and winter
Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons saffron, yellow, rust, winter green, and bright red.
Please note: The Cinnamon and Champagne colors originally shown in the pattern are no longer available. The colors listed above are the current yarn colors for this project.
Equipment needed: 8-shaft loom; 17” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; assorted bobbins.
Finished Dimensions: hemmed towels 17" x 26".
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.