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| Kitchen Hand Towel Navy & Natural 22/2 Cottolin, Color & Weave Effect |
After Samitum my
Structures Group turned to Shadow Weave. The topic was soon expanded to Color
and Weave Effect. A draft that caught my eye is in a wonderful book
titled “Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave: 45 Stylish Designs for the Modern Home” by Tina Ignell of Scandinavian Weaving Magazine. For my study
group project I chose the draft “Black and White Hand Towels with Color
Effects” found on page 62.
On my shelf for
some time now have been several full tubes of Cottolin plus many partial tubes
of varying amounts. Some of it once belonged to fellow weavers and friends so
it holds special meaning for me. Some of it came to me when a workshop was
cancelled after the Sept. 11th attacks. It is that old. I
have been meaning to get around to using these Cottolins. This
draft proved the perfect opportunity.
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| Cottolin Towels hanging off the back of my loom Four different warps/Four color ways I had fun trying highlight colors for selvedges and hems |
Cottolin makes
an excellent Kitchen Towel. It is strong, absorbent, has a pleasing hand, is
readily available and comes in beautiful colors. It is pleasant to work with, too. I used much of the
yarn from my stash. Isn't stash busting one of the best reasons for placing a new yarn order?
The structure
for these kitchen towels is an 8 Harness point twill with both warp and weft
ends alternating between black and natural. The Bull’s eye effect is striking
and simple. The towels are a joy to weave and to use.
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| Kitchen Hand Towel Garnet & Natural 22/2 Cottolin, Color & Weave Effect |
This book is
fantastic. I aim to weave several of the projects. Be aware that in early
editions of the book this draft contains errors. Check for the “Errata”
supplement page containing corrections for three of the book’s projects.
There are times when everything seems wrong. Times when it seems there's a Bull's Eye on your back. Being April 15, here
in the USA it is Tax Day. Sadly it is an extra stressful occasion for many,
many Americans. May each of you here and across the globe be and remain well.
May the challenges we face make us stronger, encourage us to greater
achievement and gratitude for good times. Spring is here. It is a time of renewal and looking ahead to
brighter days.
Warp On/Weave
Off,
RepWeaver
