No Assumptions Towels
Designed by Susan Horton, No Assumption Towels bring a little extra fun to rigid heddle weaving!
Plain weave is a favorite for its simplicity and versatility, but these towels take it a step further with a pick-up pattern that creates lovely textured squares throughout the fabric.
The combination of classic plain weave and the added texture gives these towels a fresh, interesting look while letting you explore another technique on your rigid heddle loom. They’re a fun project for weavers who enjoy seeing how a simple change in weaving can make a big difference in the finished cloth.
Weave Structure: Plain weave with pick-up technique
Yarns: Cotton Tail 8/4 and Aurora Earth 8/2 cottons. Some of the yarns in the original pattern are no longer available, so we’ve substituted our lovely Cotton Tail 8/4 for the Block Island Blend. You’ll love the soft feel and beautiful colors of Cotton Tail in this project! The colors used are Light Blue, Red, and Denim.
Equipment needed: rigid heddle loom; 19" weaving width; 12-dent heddle; 1 pick-up stick; 4 shuttles.
Finished Dimensions: two hemmed towels 16" x 23½"
Instructions needed: Top Ten Rigid Heddle Table & Kitchen Linens Download, available from Long Thread Media.
This yarn pack includes all yarns needed to weave two towels. The pattern is sold separately and available from Long Thread Media.