Valley Yarns #276 Stonewashed Twilight Runner

Valley Yarns Stonewashed Twilight Runner

What is Being Made

The Stonewashed Twilight Runner is a woven table runner designed by Sue Anne Sullivan that measures 12.5" x 40.5" in finished dimensions, plus 1.5" fringe at each end. This home décor piece is created using a weaving technique on a 4-shaft loom and is fully reversible, featuring a lighter side and a darker side. The reversible design allows weavers to display different moods or quickly hide spills by flipping the runner over.

Weave Structure and Techniques

This runner employs a twill weave structure, which creates diagonal lines and adds visual interest to the fabric. The design features repeating geometric stripe patterns that highlight the tonal variations of the yarns used. The pattern combines the beautiful stonewashed cotton colors with contrasting black accents to create a sophisticated visual effect. The twill structure, combined with the strategic color placement, produces the reversible quality that makes this runner particularly versatile for home décor applications.

Equipment and Specifications

Weavers will need a 4-shaft loom that is at least 16" wide, along with 1 shuttle and 1 bobbin for weaving. The warp is dressed at a sett of 20 ends per inch (epi), achieved by sleying 2 ends per dent in a 10-dent reed. The width in the reed measures 15.2", and the warp length is 3 yards consisting of 303 ends total, including 2 floating selvedges. Floating selvedges are sleyed in their own dent on each side of the warp and weighted off the back beam to maintain neat, finished edges.

Yarns and Materials

The Stonewashed Twilight Runner is constructed entirely from Valley Yarns 5/2 Cotton, a premium 100% mercerized cotton yarn with a yardage of 2100 yards per pound, sold on 1-pound cones. This weight and fiber choice creates a durable, washable table runner suitable for everyday use.

Warp Yarn Colors and Quantities

• Valley Yarns 5/2 Cotton Stonewash #3794 Burgundy Stonewash: 396 yards
• Valley Yarns 5/2 Cotton Stonewash #2746 Dark Teal Stonewash: 186 yards
• Valley Yarns 5/2 Cotton Stonewash #2859 Admiral Blue Stonewash: 147 yards
• Valley Yarns 5/2 Cotton #8990 Black: 180 yards

Weft Yarn

Valley Yarns 5/2 Cotton #8990 Black is used for the weft, requiring 366 yards to complete the runner. The use of black weft throughout creates consistent contrast and definition in the twill pattern across the entire piece.

Finishing Details

The completed runner features 1.5" of fringe at each end, adding a decorative and traditional finishing touch. The pick density (ppi) is set at 16 picks per inch, which works in conjunction with the 20 epi sett to create a balanced, durable weave suitable for a functional table runner that will withstand regular use and washing.