Lickety Split Towels

Designed by Susan Kessler Simpson and featured in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving. What could be more fun than a towel filled with colorful scoops of ice cream? Lickety Split Towels feature rows of playful ice cream cones, each woven in a different color to look like a variety of delicious flavors. The repeating design makes these towels fun to weave, as each color combination creates another “flavor” of ice cream. The cheerful colors and whimsical pattern make these towels a fun addition to the kitchen and a sweet gift for anyone who loves ice cream. This is one of those projects that is sure to bring a smile every time you reach for a towel. Weave Structure: summer and winter Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons  Equipment needed: 8-shaft loom; 17” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; 7 bobbins.  Finished Dimensions: hemmed towels 16.5" x 22". Instructions needed: The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving. This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these towels. The pattern can be found in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving book. You will need to purchase this book if you don't already own a copy. Photos by Kathleen Eckhaus