Waffle Weave Variegated Towels

Our Waffle Weave Variegated Towel Kit includes everything you need to weave two beautifully textured towels with lovely depth and color movement. The pattern is written for both rigid heddle and 4-shaft looms, with instructions tailored to each loom type.

On a rigid heddle loom, a simple pick-up technique is used to create the waffle texture, while the 4-shaft version achieves the same look through shaft threading and treadling. The result is a fabric that looks wonderfully complex but is very approachable to weave.

Once you find your rhythm, the weaving flows smoothly, allowing you to complete a full set in just a few relaxed weaving sessions. The finished towels are richly textured and show off the variegated Color Fusion yarns beautifully.

Weave structure: waffle weave

Yarns:8/2 Color Fusion Cotton and Aurora Earth8/2

Coastal Escape and Duck

Blue Moon and China Blue

Glowing Embers and Rust

Sandy Shore and Polo Tan

Coral Reef and Dusty Rose

Lake Night and Periwinkle

Equipment neededrigid heddle or 4-shaft loom; 20″ weaving width;10 dent reed; 2 shuttles or 2 bobbins; 1 pick up stick (for rigid heddle);sewing thread for hemming.

Finished Dimensions:two towels 16″ x 27″ hemmed.

Instructions Complete step-by-step instructions are included for both rigid heddle or 4-shaft weaving. (There is also a 15″ rigid heddle pattern available upon request.)

Designed byJodi Ybarra with 4-shaft update by Katie Strano.

Find this towel in ourYear of Towels Kit of the Month Club