Umbrellas for a Rainy Day Towels
Designed by Susan Kessler Simpson and featured in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving.
Brighten up your kitchen with the cheerful Umbrella Towels! Colorful umbrellas dance across the fabric in a fun, repeating design that is sure to bring a smile.
The pattern is enjoyable to weave as each umbrella takes shape, creating a playful design with plenty of visual interest. A delightful project for a rainy afternoon, these towels will bring a little sunshine to your kitchen.
Weave Structure: summer and winter
Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons baby blue, china blue, black, bright red, turk, purple, orange, kelly green, rose red, white.
Please note: The Cinnamon color originally shown in the pattern is no longer available and has been replaced with saffron in this kit.
Equipment needed: 8-shaft loom; 17” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; assorted bobbins.
Finished Dimensions: hemmed towels 16.5" x 25.5".
Instructions needed: The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving.
This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these towels. The pattern can be found in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving book. You will need to purchase this book if you don't already own a copy.