Valley Yarns #162 Bag Of Many Colors PDF

A creative mix of primary colors against a brown background produces Bag
of Many Colors from Valley Yarns using Brassard 8/2 Cottolin. This multi-color
tote bag is woven in a simple double weave. The blocks of color create a lively
fabric for a versatile and useful bag. We even include a draft for straps woven
on an inkle loom.

Equipment: 8-shaft loom, minimum
20” width, 10-dent reed, at least 2 shuttles (4 preferred ), 4 bobbins
Warp Yarn: Brassard 8/2 Cottolin
(60% Organic Cotton/ 40% Linen; 1680yds/tube)
     960 yards shown in C8263 Brun
Chocolat
     320 yards shown in C4616 Peacock
     320 yards shown in C4270 Brick
     320 yards shown in C1418 Veil Or
Weft Yarn: Brassard 8/2 Cottolin
(60% Organic Cotton/ 40% Linen; 1680yds/tube)
     446 yards shown in C8263 Brun
Chocolat
     162 yards shown in C4270 Brick
     149 yards shown in C1418 Veil Or
     134 yards shown in C4616 Peacock
Warp Length: 2½ yards of 768 ends
Sett: 40 epi (20 epi per
layer) (4/dent in a 10–dent reed)
Finished Dimensions: 16 ½” x 37 ½” piece of fabric. The finished bag measures 11″ wide, 12″ high, and 6¾” deep.
Weave Structure: Double Weave

This draft
was updated on 01/05/2023. View errata
here. If
you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in
your pattern library.