A few years ago we shared a bumberet towel pattern, but we've added a few new colors to our Bluegrass Mills 6/2 collection and wanted to highlight them with this project!
When Amy started warping this towel using Bluegrass Mills 6/2 in these colors everyone in the shop immediately thought: Mardi Gras!
Amy wove two towels with this warp: one at 18 epi and one at 16 epi. After weaving the first at 18 epi and deciding it felt a bit too stiff, she switched out the reed to see what 16 epi would do. We have a quick video on how to do that without having to re-thread your warp that might save you some time in the future!
Now, let’s get to all the project details!
Equipment Needed
- 4 shaft loom, at least 20” weaving width
- 8 dent reed
- 1 shuttle
Yarns
Warp:Bluegrass Mills 6/2 Cotton: 1008 yards Orchid, 264 yards Lemongrass, 132 yards Dandelion
Weft:Bluegrass Mills 6/2 Cotton: ~245 yards Orchid per towel at 15 ppi
Setts
Warp: 16 epi (2 ends per dent in an 8 dent reed); 344 ends total
Weft: 15 ppi
Dimensions
Width in reed: ~21.5”
Woven length: 30”
Finished size: approximately 18.25” x 25.75”
This project is fairly simple and you can switch out the colors as you see fit. As far as the weft sequence, continue the treadle pattern until your desired length as well as leaving a few inches at both ends in a plain weave for your hem!
Draft
Want to check out the yarn we used in this pattern? Check below!
Bluegrass Mills 6/2 Cotton Yarn
$33.50
The Woolery now offers a new line of 6/2 unmercerized cotton yarn from Bluegrass Mills! 6/2 is a wonderful weight for weaving thirsty towels, heavy napkins, and we love it for a heavy over-shirt to wear outside in the cool… read more
Happy weaving!
