Valley Yarns #242 Pussy Willow Towels PDF

Valley Yarns Pussy Willow Towels are bold hand towels that offer a modern take on a classic overshot draft. By using a double-bobbin boat shuttle to double the pattern weft, the entire draft (pattern and tabby) is woven in our workhorse Valley Yarns unmercerized 8/2 cotton. The two colors of tabby yarn, one in the warp and another in the weft, give the towels subtle, sophisticated depth.

Equipment: 4-shaft loom with a 22” minimum weaving width, 1 boat shuttle, 1 double-bobbin boat shuttle, 3 bobbins, temple. Matching grey color cotton sewing thread – approximately 30 yards
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton, 3360 yds/lb)
    1384 yards shown in 5604 Willow Green
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton, 3360 yds/lb)
    1277 yards shown in 5934 Elm Green
      655 yards shown in 8418 Silver Birch
Warp Length: 4 yards of 346 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges and 12” to sample)
Sett: 18 epi (1-2 in a 12-dent reed), 27 overall ppi (13½ pattern, 13½ tabby)
Finished Dimensions: 35½” long and 15½” wide. Makes 2 towels.
Weave Structure: Overshot