Swirling Patterns Inspired At Coast
The op art undulations of these four gorgeous towels reminded designer Sarah Jackson of ever-changing tide pools that are seen at low tide along the southern California coast where she lives.
One thing she finds fascinating about the ocean is the way the color of the water seems to shift and change depending on the season, the time of day, and the weather.
Dive Right In!
Those variations are reflected in this set of generously-sized (18" x 26") kitchen towels woven with our 8/2 Aurora Earth100% unmercerized cotton yarns. The result is a set of richly colored towels that are reminiscent of the Pacific Ocean. You'll want to dive right in!
A Study in Color
You'll love how you can combine just seven colors in four different ways--two colors in the warp plus four different weft combinations to achieve such dazzling designs.
Sarah Jackson comments, "I loved weaving the towels and discovering how the interaction of the color combinations in both warp and weft impacted the cloth. I think you'll love weaving them, too!"
What You'll Need:
*Purchase and download Sarah Jackson's Tide Pool Towels PDF pattern
*Four-Shaft loom 23" weaving width
*EPI: 18 epi (1-2/per dent in a 12-dent reed)
*PPI: 26 ppi (weft)
*Two shuttles
*Five bobbins
No Ordinary Pattern!
In it you will learn everything you need to complete the project successfully!
Plus you'll gain invaluable experience working with color combinations for your own future design projects.
Pattern Includes:
•Detailed project specifications
•Clear instructions for threading and treadling using a profile draft
•Numbered Threading and Treadling Guides
•Full profile draft
•Heddle counts
*Accurate instructions for warping and weaving
•Full-color draw-down section illustrating threading, tie-up, and treadling
•Color chart of Yarn Requirements that will identify the colors in your kit.
Weave Structure
•The towels are woven in 8/2 cotton in 4-shaft two-tie structure (often called summer & winter).
•Simple threading - Straight forward weaving -Stunning towels!
Join Sarah's Weave-Along!
Join Sarah Jackson's Tide Pool Towels Weave-Along, beginning February 4th through March 1st on her Facebook Group: Tide Pool Towels.
Sarah will guide you through the pattern and support you with weaving hints and tips and lots of encouragement. You'll be able to ask questions and get immediate answers, share your progress, and celebrate each other's work. Join Weave Along with Sarah Jackson: Tide Pool Towels. It's free!