Polka Dot Towels

Polka Dot Towels Kit – Designed by The Rogue Weaver The Polka Dot Towel project is a technique-based weaving experience designed to build confidence using pick-up sticks and optional string heddles on a rigid heddle loom. This project has an option for two different towels woven on the same warp. The first towel introduces a more complex pattern using two pick-up sticks, or one pick-up stick combined with string heddles. This approach allows you to explore a more efficient way to manage pattern sheds while still giving you the option to weave entirely with pick-up sticks if you prefer. The second towel is woven in plain weave, creating bold horizontal stripes with a simple structure. It offers a more relaxed weaving experience while still producing a finished towel that complements the first. Having both towels in one project allows you to choose your path. You can focus on learning the technique, keep things simple, or weave both towels to build confidence and deepen your understanding of pick-up stick weaving. To support the process, the pattern includes video resources for key steps, including a demonstration of how to insert and use string heddles, along with additional guidance throughout the project. Please note that the pattern is sold separately and can be purchased from The Rogue Weaver. By the end of this project, you will gain a clearer understanding of how pick-up stick patterns are built, how string heddles can improve efficiency at the loom, and how small structural changes can create very different weaving results. Weave structure: patterning using pick-up sticks and string heddles. Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons in two coordinating colors.  Because there are so many colors to choose from in our Aurora Earth 8/2 Cotton, we are offering an option for you to choose your own two colors. Simply add the Choose Your Own Color option in the drop-down menu. Then let us know what to colors you would like in the comment section of the shopping cart. Click here for available colors. Equipment needed • 20” rigid heddle loom • 10 dent reed • 2 stick or boat shuttles • 2 pick-up sticks • String heddles (optional) • Heddle rod (optional) • 2 extra warping sticks Finished size: two towels 15.5" x 26" hemmed. Instructions needed: Polka Dot Towels Pattern. Visit therogueweaver.com to purchase this pattern. Pattern sold separately. This yarn pack includes all yarns needed to weave these towels.  The pattern is sold separately and available from The Rogue Weaver.  Order your yarn kit today and purchase the PDF pattern from The Rogue Weaver. Photos by Tammy Bast