Sheep Towels

Designed by Susan Kessler Simpson and featured in The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving. How could you resist weaving these adorable sheep? These Sheep Towels bring a bit of country charm to your loom, with fluffy little sheep creating a playful and cozy design. There’s something especially satisfying about watching the sheep appear as you weave. This cheerful project is sure to appeal to anyone who loves farm animals, country living, or simply a really cute towel. Weave Structure: summer and winter Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons natural, black, white, rust, and nile green. Cloud Cotton Boucle white, rosewood, camel, and saffron, and olive. Please note: The sheep colors are slightly different from those shown in the original design. The colors included in the kit are white, rosewood, camel, and saffron, and olive. Equipment needed: 8-shaft loom; 17” weaving width; 10-dent reed; 2 shuttles; 3 bobbins. Finished Dimensions: hemmed towels 17" x 24.5". 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