Valley Yarns #275 Precious Gems Towels PDF

This pair of towels shows off the color progressions of our jewel-toned Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton in a classic M’s and O’s block weave. The unmercerized cotton is the perfect base to showcase the pleasingly textured surface, as well as provide excellent drying capabilities.

Equipment: 4-shaft loom at least 24” wide, 1-2 shuttles, 2 bobbins, contrasting sewing thread, matching sewing thread
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton (100% unmercerized cotton, 3360 yds/lb, sold on 1 lb cones)
     1148 yards, shown in #9397 Malachite
     392 yards, shown in #9534 Rainbow Opal
     231 yards, shown in #9563 Amethyst
     112 yards, shown in #9520 Garnet
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton (100% unmercerized cotton, 3360 yds/lb, sold on 1 lb cones)
     866 yards, shown in #9563 Amethyst
     132 yards, shown in #9520 Garnet
Warp Length: 3.5 yards of 536 ends, plus 2 floating selvedges
Sett: 24 epi (2 per dent in a 12-dent reed), 15 ppi
Width in reed: 22.4”
Finished Dimensions: 19.5” x 28.25” (excluding hems). Makes two.
Weave Structure: M’s and O’s