Valley Yarns #197 Polka Dot Towel PDF

Unmercerized 8/2 cotton is perfect for Valley Yarns Polka Dot Towel, and here's a draft to weave them on the rigid heddle loom. The natural color is the perfect canvas for playing with the multi-colored Bamboo Pop, making bright pops of color with a simple pick-up pattern. Bamboo Pop has great choices in variegated colorways; choose one to match your kitchen.

Equipment: Rigid Heddle loom at least 20” wide, one shuttle (recommended: double boat shuttle, see note on page 2), 2 pick-up sticks
Warp Yarn:
   Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.)
      795 yards shown in 8176 Natural
   Universal yarn Bamboo Pop (50% Cotton/ 50% Bamboo; 100g/292yds)
       78 yards shown in 204 Happy Birdie
Weft Yarn: 801 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown in 8176 Natural
Warp Length: 90” of 349 ends
Sett: 20 epi (2/dent in a 10–dent reed) for 8/2 cotton, 10 epi (1/dent in a 10–dent reed), see special threading instructions
Finished Dimensions: 15½” wide and 27” long, makes 2
Weave Structure: Plain Weave with pick-up floats