Modern Rep Bath Mats

Weave your own stylish and functional bath mats with this complete kit, featuring all the yarns needed to create the Modern Rep Bath Mats designed by Colleen Johnson for Handwoven March/April 2021.

These mats are thick and sturdy—perfect for staying in place, yet light enough for easy machine washing.

The project uses rep weave, a striking warp-faced structure known for its bold geometric patterns. By alternating thick and thin weft picks, rep weave forms distinct ribs that highlight your chosen warp colors, bringing the design to life with texture and contrast.

Weave Structure: rep weave

Yarns: 8/2 Aurora Earth Cotton, Natural Mop Cotton, 10/2 Softspun. (Colors are similar to the original. You can see the colors in this kit at cottonclouds.com under Aurora Earth 4 oz Cones)

Equipment needed: 4 or 8 shaft loom, 26" weaving width, 12 dent reed, 1 boat shuttle, 1 rag shuttle

Finished size: two mats 24 1/4” x 32”

Instructions needed: Handwoven March April 2021 pages 38-41, available from Long Thread Media.

This kit includes all yarns needed to weave this bath mat.  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 Matt Graves