Stripes and Diamonds Twill Towels

This captivating project allows you to create stunning towels that showcase an elegant interplay of stripes and diamonds. As you weave, you'll delight in watching the diamonds emerge, adding a dynamic visual element to your finished towels.

Crafted with unmercerized Aurora Earth 8/2 Cotton, these towels are not only beautiful but also practical, making them a wonderful addition to any kitchen or bath. The twill weave technique offers a lovely texture that enhances both durability and style.

While the color changes in the warp require a bit of extra time and effort, the results are truly rewarding. As you weave, you’ll watch the striking diamond patterns come to life, adding a dynamic touch to your creations. The weaving process moves quickly with just one weft color, making it an enjoyable and satisfying project.

Weave Structure: twill

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons

• Blue/Red Colorway - Natural, Nassau Blue, Blue, and Lipstick.
• Green/Red Colorway - White, Winter Green, Nile Green, and Rose Red.

Equipment needed: 4-shaft loom; 15” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 1 shuttle. 

Finished Dimensions: Each towel 14" x 24" hemmed. 

Instructions needed:  Weaving Hand Towels Simply by Susan Kesler Simpson. pages 120-123.

This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these Stripes and Diamonds Towels. The pattern can be found in the Weaving Hand Towels Simply book. You will need to purchase this book if you don't already own a copy.

Designed by Susan Kesler Simpson