Back to Nature Towels
This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these Back to Nature Towels, designed by Michele Marshall for Cotton Clouds.
Reconnect with the beauty of nature with our Back to Nature Towels weaving kit. This kit features our fabulously textured Mallo cotton yarn, a soft, absorbent, and wonderfully sturdy yarn that’s perfect for weaving kitchen essentials like towels, napkins, and washcloths. Mallo’s unique thick-and-thin cotton texture adds personality and charm to every piece, ensuring that even the simplest plain weave transforms into a true masterpiece.
With the Back to Nature Towels, you can weave your towels using one of four stylish design options. Choose the plaid pattern for a classic, timeless look, or opt for modern warp stripes for a sleek, contemporary feel. There are four weft options that beautifully highlight the natural texture of Mallo yarn, making each towel a perfect blend of elegance and functionality.
Whether you’re an experienced weaver or just starting out, this kit provides everything you need to create beautiful, functional towels that bring the warmth and simplicity of nature right into your home.
Skill level: beginner to intermediate
Weave Structure: Plain weave
Equipment needed: Rigid Heddle Loom; 10-dent reed; 16” weaving width: 5 shuttles.
Yarns: Mallo Cotton in four colors and Aurora Earth 8/2 Cotton in a coordinating color. See color options below.
Finished Dimensions: two towels 12”x 24 hemmed.
Instructions: rigid heddle pattern is included with kit, plus you will receive a PDF download by email.
Choose from seven different color combinations!
Dandelion Glow: Mallo Lichen, Honey, Fir, and Butter with Aurora Earth Dark Green.
Canyon Rose: Mallo Coal, Brick, Clay, and Spice with Aurora Earth Charcoal.
Blushing Sage: Mallo Frost, Clay, Spice, and Fir with Aurora Earth Dark Green.
Earth & Ember: Mallo Honey, Brick, Fir, and Coal with Aurora Earth Black.
Moonscape: Mallo Eclipse, Ink, Icicle, and Frost with Aurora Earth Grape.
Indigo Bloom: Mallo Ink, Denim, Aster, and Steel with Aurora Earth China Blue.
Meadow Whisper: Mallo Frost, Aster, Butter, and Natural with Aurora Earth Natural.
Photos by Jessica Ybarra
Customer Reviews
1st: I love the cotton yarns. So much that I took advantage of the sales and ordered sufficient selections to do several more patterns, as well as ordering more patterns and am looking for today's delivery. :) I'll probably be back, even though I usually weave with wools.
2nd: the kit provided way more yarn than needed -- except for the light green, of which I still had leftover, but I have way, way more leftovers of the other colors -- so I anticipate dreaming up a few other uses using my own designs.
3rd: The pattern
Finally, though I have been weaving cotton towels for a few years now, this was my first time using a pattern. This was the first time I've had to concentrate on my PPI, which forced some growth to that level of consciousness, but also distracted my attention from other aspects of the process. Not really a negative, let's say a "neutral."
Personally, I find it easier to use a draft or threading diagram with the colors indicated in the kit illustration, for both warping and sleying, even if I plan to substitute colors or mix and match. For some reason it helps me understand the design better.
Finally, the customer service was exemplary. It seems that this supplier has the product shipped the minute they receive the order. And when I had questions about the pattern, not only did I get a quick response, but a gift for helping them improve the pattern description.
Suffice to say I love this supplier and recommend it to anyone who uses cotton yarns, even if they are not weavers.
The pattern is beautiful but I had a hard time warping because of the reverse sequence. It confused me. I often lost count of threads doing the reversal. I also found a thread count error (unless the error is mine!). I came up with Mallo 1: 56, Mallo 2: 32, Mallo 3: 30, Mallo 4: 48. Total ends: 166. Yours was 154. I placed your threading chart in Excel which is where I discovered the discrepancy. I'd be happy to send it to you if desired. Let me say that I really like your patterns and plan to purchased many more of your kits. I favor yours above the many others available. Your photos of patterns inspire me. Your website is excellent.