Whimsical Overshot Towels

These Whimsical Overshot Towels bring a lively sense of movement and pattern to a classic weaving structure. Woven in overshot, the design creates playful bands of pattern that seem to appear and shift as the light moves across the cloth, giving each towel a sense of depth and visual rhythm.

Handwoven with Color Fusion 8/2 Cotton and Organic 5/3 Cotton, these towels combine crisp structure with a soft, absorbent hand that makes them as functional as they are beautiful. The alternating pattern bands and plain weave sections create a bold yet balanced design that works well in a wide range of color combinations, allowing each version to feel fresh and unique.

Perfect for everyday use in the kitchen or as a thoughtful handmade gift, these towels are designed to be both durable and decorative. The overshot structure adds a subtle texture that elevates simple cotton into something truly special—timeless weaving with a touch of playful charm.

Available in 8 color options. Shown in Glowing Embers.

Weave structure: overshot

Equipment needed:

• 4-shaft loom
• 10 dent reed
• 20" weaving width
• 2 shuttles
• 3 bobbins

Warp Yarns: Color Fusion Cotton 8/2 

Weft Yarns: Color Fusion Cotton 8/2 for tabby picks and Organic Cotton 5/3 for pattern picks. Aurora Earth 8/2 for hems.

Instructions included: You will receive a PDF pattern by email. Please check your inbox after purchase. Instructions include tips on weaving overshot and a WIF file making this a great pattern for beginners who are weaving overshot for the first time.

Finished size: 17" x 25" hemmed towels. 

Designed exclusively for Cotton Clouds by Jodi Ybarra