Fourth of July Picnic Towels
Celebrate summer with the festive charm of our 4th of July Picnic Towels! Featuring a classic red, white, and blue color palette, these towels are perfect for backyard barbecues, family picnics, holiday gatherings, and everyday kitchen use throughout the summer season.
Woven in a simple color-and-weave pattern, this project creates eye-catching checks and stripes using sturdy 8/4 Cotton. The finished towels are durable enough for busy kitchens and outdoor entertaining yet soften beautifully with use and washing.
Whether you're decorating for Independence Day or simply love traditional Americana colors, these cheerful towels are sure to become a favorite.
Designed by Yvonne Ellsworth for Handwoven May/June 2021.
Weave Structure: plain weave with color and weave
Yarns: 8/4 Cottons in Cardinal, White, and Colonial Blue.
Equipment needed: rigid heddle loom; 21" weaving width; 12-dent reed; 3 shuttles.
Finished size: each towel 17" x 20" hemmed.
Instructions needed: Handwoven May/June 2021 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.