Sunrise Towels

Inspired by the breathtaking array of colors that emerge after a storm, the Sunrise Towels are a celebration of nature’s unpredictable beauty. These towels were designed by Tammy Bast at The Rogue Weaver. The colors that Tammy has chosen reflect the vivid hues of the sky as it transitions from stormy clouds to the soft light of dawn. The warping process was spontaneous, gathering the colors and warping the loom in a freeform way. Then added texture using a pick-up stick to capture the raw, ever-changing energy of a sunrise. We encourage you to embrace this creative freedom and experiment with your own interpretations—let the loom guide you as you create something uniquely yours! Yarn: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons. The towels in the photos were woven with Maurice Brassard 8/2 cottons and will be slightly different than the Aurora Earth yarns in your kit. Sunrise: Wine, Lipstick, Orange, Gold, Maize, and Yellow (Wine and Maize weft). Sunrise Into Day: Black, Charcoal, Silver, Duck, Jade, Nile Green (Black and Duck weft). Sunrise into Sunset: Black, Charcoal, Silver, Beauty Rose, Pink, Rose Red (Black and Pink weft). Equipment needed: rigid heddle loom; 24" weaving width; 10-dent reed, 2 pick-up sticks, 2 shuttles. Finished size: two towels 18” x 26” hemmed. Instructions needed: Sunrise Towel Pattern from The Rogue Weaver.  Adaptations are given for 20” looms and 12 or 12.5 dent reeds. This yarn pack includes all yarns needed to weave these towels.  The pattern is sold separately and available from The Rogue Weaver.  Order your kit today and purchase the PDF pattern at therogueweaver.com. Photos by Tammy Bast