Valley Yarns #193 Firefinch Towels PDF

Named after an African finch with
red feathers and a yellow eye-ring, Valley Yarns Firefinch Towels were inspired
by an antique coverlet draft. Weave both of the striping patterns for a
coordinated set.

Equipment: 8-shaft loom, 24” minimum weaving width; 1 shuttle
(3 is better), 3 bobbins; red sewing thread
Warp Yarns:
  
1158 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown
in 3611 Red
     165 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton;
3360 yards/lb.) shown in 4146 Sunshine
   
 150 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton
(100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown in 1382 Spectra Yellow
Weft Yarns:
     837 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton;
3360 yards/lb.) shown in 3611 Red
     103 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton;
3360 yards/lb.) shown in 4146 Sunshine
   
   94
yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb.) shown in 1382
Spectra Yellow
Warp Length: 3 yards of 491 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
for 2 towels, add 36” for each additional towel
Sett: 22½ epi (1-2 in a 15-dent reed), 23½ ppi
Finished Dimensions: 18¾” wide and 27¼” long
Weave Structure: Linked Birdseye Twill