Try out this fun looping technique on your rigid heddle loom with detailed instructions and illustrations by our long-time rigid heddle teacher, Marthe Young! Valley Yarns Loopy Cotton Washcloths feature our Valley Yarns Montague for the loops and Westhampton for plain weave. This draft makes a lovely pair of washcloths for sensitive skin of all ages.
Equipment: Rigid heddle loom at least 15” wide with a 10-dent reed, 3 stick shuttles or 2 boat shuttles with 4 bobbins, 1 knitting needle US 8/5mm at least 10” long, E/4 crochet hook, 8 “-11” temple (optional).
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Westhampton (100% Pima Cotton; 50g/109 yds)
2 balls shown in 01 Natural
1 ball shown in 15 Haze
1 ball shown in 13 Midnight Sky
Valley Yarns Montague (100% Organic Cotton; 50g/110yds)
1 ball shown in 002 Natural
1 ball shown in 016 Plum
Lang Jawoll Reinforcement Bobbins (75% Superwash Wool/ 18% Nylon/ 7% Acrylic; 5g/43yds)
1 bobbin shown in 94 Off White
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns Westhampton (100% Pima Cotton; 50g/109 yds)
88 yards shown in 01 Natural
9½ yards shown in 15 Haze
9½ yards shown in 13 Midnight Sky
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns Westhampton (100% Pima Cotton; 50g/109 yds)
29 yards shown in 01 Natural
29 yards shown in 15 Haze
5 yards shown in 13 Midnight Sky
Valley Yarns Montague (100% Organic Cotton; 50g/110yds)
30 yards shown in 002 Natural
30 yards shown in 016 Plum
Lang Jawoll Reinforcement Bobbins (75% Superwash Wool/ 18% Nylon/ 7% Acrylic; 5g/43yds)
14 yards shown in 94 Off White for hems
Warp Length: 42” of 91 ends
Sett: 10 epi; 10 ppi (in plain weave sections)
Finished Dimensions: 7¾” square, after hemming and washing. Makes 2.
Weave Structure: Plain weave with loops (tissage boutonné)
