This pattern for handwoven towels is featured in Episode 2 of the “Handwoven Colour” course.
Create a simple gradient in the warp by using a combination of six colours in the warp. Then weave with a rainbow of weft hues to create six completely different looks to your kitchen towels.
Warp: Approximately 1,100 yards of 8/2 unmercerized cotton from Maurice Brassard (1680 yd / 1530 m per 1/2 lb / 227 g cone; 100% Cotton) in 6 hues: 105 yds / 95 m of Marine (1425), 210 yds / 190 m of Peacock (4616), 320 yds / 285 m of Blue Pâle (756), 260 yds / 240 m of Fuchsia (5169), 160 yds / 145 m of Rose Foncé (1330), 60 yds / 50 m of Cayenne (5213)
Weft: Approximately 1,200 yards total of 8/2 unmercerized cotton from Maurice Brassard (1680 yd / 1530 m per 1/2 lb / 227 g cone; 100% Cotton) in 6 hues: 200 yds /185 m each of Rose Foncé (1330), Mauve Foncé (4273), Peacock (4616), Orange Brulé (8265), Marine (1425), Naturel (100).
SIZE
Relaxed, off the loom, unblocked: 11 1/2 inches (29 cm) wide x 21 inches (53.5 cm) long.
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