Sweet Americana Linens

Fruit and a bounteous harvest are typical elements of early American art, which inspired these napkins. 

The color-and-weave log-cabin corners are a reminder of the lattice crust of Swiss Cherry Pie, a favorite dessert among early settlers of the American West.

This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these Sweet Americana Linens that were designed by Malynda Allen for Easy Weaving with Little Looms Winter 2024.

Weave structure: plain weave 

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons

Note: Some substitutions have been made with some of the original colors in this kit due to availability. These are subtle changes that won't change the look of these towels. 

Equipment needed:  Rigid Heddle Loom; 18” weaving width; 10 dent reed; 2-4 shuttles.

Finished size: four hemmed napkins 14 ½” x 16 ½” and one hemmed towel 14 ½" x 25 ½.

Instructions needed: Easy Weaving with Little Looms Winter 2024 available from Long Thread Media.

This kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these napkins and towel. The pattern can be found in the magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.

Photos by Matt Graves