Rigid heddle towel patterns

Those simple handwoven cotton dish towels were made using a rigid heddle loom. The pattern is easy and perfect for beginner weavers.

Rigid Heddle Waffle Weave Towels

On the rigid-heddle loom, Susan E. Horton designs gorgeous towels and napkins that have all the drape and absorbency of a floor loom–woven towel but with much less time spent warping.

On the rigid-heddle loom, Susan E. Horton designs gorgeous towels and napkins that have all the drape and absorbency of a floor loom–woven towel but with much less time spent warping.

A major difference in weaving with cotton rather than wool is managing tension. Cotton behaves differently to wool because it doesn’t have any natural stretch. When we think about the triangles created by the moving shed positions, we know that the warp threads must be relaxed enough to extend to th

Zebra Stripes Hand Towels Cotton Boucle and Cotton Chenille merge to weave a thick, soft, absorbent towel. With just a little care warping and weaving, any weaver can recreate these striking towels. This pattern requires a minimum 24” rigid heddle, a 10-dent reed and 2 shuttles. (This pattern is easily adjusted for smaller looms) Warping requires extra attention but is well worth the extra time! Pattern makes 2 towels (the same but different) measuring about 18” x 26” Pattern includes video…

Let's get weaving with those lovely rustic christmas dishtowels. They were woven on a rigid heddle loom and they are simply jolly.

Reminiscent of antique grain sacks used in the 1800s, these stripes never get old. These towels are a treat for your hands and only get better with age. Linen is a sustainable fibre that has been used for thousands of years. It is known for its ability to withstand rubbing and repeated washings. With this blend of yar

A new weaver takes us on her odyssey from dishcloths to statement scarves.

Tea towels and rigid heddles are a perfect match, But do you use 8/2 or 8/4 cotton? Learn why The Rogue Weaver prefers 8/2 doubled for her towels.