Perfectly Striped Towels

Weaving Perfect Stripes: A Creative Journey with Aurora Earth Cotton

January 2025 Weaving Challenge Project

Weave a set of Perfectly Striped Towels while exploring the "Art of Contrast" by combining seven different colors in your warp. The use of multiple colors can make your weaving feel dynamic and vibrant while still maintaining a harmonious overall look.

These towels celebrate the balance between light and dark, smooth and textured, bold and subtle. You will also be weaving in two different weave structures, plain weave, and fun texture weave sequence. You can enjoy weaving this project on either a rigid heddle or multi shaft loom.

There are two kit options for this weaving project: Daylight or Nightfall. Choose one, or weave both sets to enjoy the full spectrum of possibilities.

Choose Daylight to weave a set of two towels that lets the colors of the stripes really pop. The natural weft creates a soft, earthy feel, ideal for those who prefer a subtle look that still packs visual interest.

Choose Nightfall which provides a striking contrast to the colorful stripes, giving the towels a bold, modern look. The navy weft also adds a sense of richness, making this set feel both sophisticated and dramatic.

Weave structure: plain weave and texture weave

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons

Daylight - Natural, Light Turk, Royal, Duck, Plum Green, Jade, Nile Green.

Nightfall -Dark Navy, Light Turk, Royal, Duck, Plum Green, Jade, Nile Green.

Equipment needed for rigid heddle:  22.6” weaving width; 10 dent reed; 2 shuttles; 1 pick-up stick.

Equipment needed for multi-shaft: 22.6” weaving width; 10 dent reed; 1 double bobbin boat shuttle. 

Finished size: each towel 18” x 30” hemmed.

Instructions: both rigid heddle and 4-shaft patterns are included, plus you will receive a PDF download by email.

This project is featured in our blog post: Perfectly Striped Towels: A Creative Journey with Aurora Earth Cottons.

Designed by Jodi Ybarra for Cotton Clouds, Inc.

Photos by Jessica Ybarra