Valley Yarns #186 Pinwheels Plus

Description

Pinwheels are so much fun! Here we give you 4 tie-ups on one warp so youcan spin Valley Yarns Pinwheels Plus towels many ways. Combine that with the color-and-weaveeffect of producing pinwheels within pinwheels. It is another excellent warp for creatinga set of matching yet individual towels.

Equipment: 8-shaft loom, 23 weaving width; 3 shuttles, 3 bobbins; dark blue cottonsewing thread for inner hems
WarpYarn:Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton, 3360 yds/lb cone)
1290 yardsshown in 2859 Admiral Blue
640 yardsshown in 2194 Turquoise Blue*
480yards shown in 5424 Turquoise Green
Weft Yarn:Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton, 3360 yds/lb cone)
1221 yards shown in 2859 Admiral Blue
315yards shown in 5424 Turquoise Green
315 yards shown in 2194Turquoise Blue*
Warp Length: 5 yards of 482 ends for 4 towels (includes 2 floating selvedges)
Sett: 22 epi (1-2 in a 15-dent reed or 2-2-2-3 in a 10-dent reed), 22 ppi
Finished Dimensions: 18 wide and 26 long
Weave Structure: Twill
*Note: The PDF draft of this draft may refer to Turquoise Blue by its former name, Algiers Blue. These are the same color.