Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Designer: | Anita Thompson |
| Craft: | Weaving |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Stripes |
| Pattern Code: | 193 |
Product Description
Named after an African finch with
red feathers and a yellow eye-ring, Valley Yarns Firefinch Towels were inspired
by an antique coverlet draft. Weave both of the striping patterns for a
coordinated set.
Equipment: 8-shaft loom, 24” minimum weaving width; 1 shuttle
(3 is better), 3 bobbins; red sewing thread
Warp Yarns:
1158 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown
in 3611 Red
165 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton;
3360 yards/lb.) shown in 4146 Sunshine
150 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton
(100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown in 1382 Spectra Yellow
Weft Yarns:
837 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton;
3360 yards/lb.) shown in 3611 Red
103 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton;
3360 yards/lb.) shown in 4146 Sunshine
94
yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown in 1382
Spectra Yellow
Warp Length: 3 yards of 491 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
for 2 towels, add 36” for each additional towel
Sett: 22½ epi (1-2 in a 15-dent reed), 23½ ppi
Finished Dimensions: 18¾” wide and 27¼” long
Weave Structure: Linked Birdseye Twill
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