Mia cotton dish towel and hand towel weaving kit – 4-shaft loom

A practical and versatile weaving kit designed to create durable cotton hand towels or dish towels, woven on a 4-shaft loom using strong and absorbent cotton yarn.

Detailed description

The Mia weaving kit for shaft looms was designed to help you create everyday textiles that are both functional and long-lasting. It is suitable for beginners learning to use a shaft loom as well as for more experienced weavers looking for a simple, well-structured, and reliable project.

With this kit, you can weave either 5 to 6 small hand towels or 3 dish towels, depending on your loom width and warp planning. The yarn used is Ashford 2/5 cotton, known for its strength, excellent absorbency, and durability, making it an ideal choice for utilitarian textiles used daily.

This project is perfect for building solid foundations on a shaft loom while producing pieces that are practical, sturdy, and pleasant to use.

The project

• Project type: hand towels or dish towels
• Number of pieces:
  • 5 to 6 small hand towels
  • or 3 dish towels
• Characteristics: absorbent, durable, easy to care for

What the kit includes

• ✔️ 3 cones of Ashford 2/5 cotton (927 yards per cone)
• ✔️ Weaving pattern and detailed instructions
• ❌ Loom and accessories not included

Weaving technique

• Technique: plain weave adapted to a shaft loom

A versatile and efficient structure ideally suited to functional household textiles.

Required equipment – shaft loom

• Loom: shaft loom, 4 shafts
• Reed: 15 dents per inch
• Shuttles: 1 to 3 shuttles and 3 bobbins

Minimum loom width

• Dish towels: 25 in
• Hand towels: 16 in

Skill level

Beginner

This project is appropriate for weavers who are learning the basics of shaft loom weaving as well as for intermediate weavers seeking a practical and relaxing project.

Care instructions

• Washing: warm or hot wash
• Drying: machine dry or air dry

Cotton becomes softer and more absorbent after a few washes.

Why choose this kit

• Clear and structured instructions
• A useful and durable weaving project
• High-quality materials for dependable results
• Ideal for developing confidence on a shaft loom

Who is this kit for?

• Beginner shaft loom weavers
• Weavers interested in practical household textiles
• Those looking for a simple and reassuring project
• Handmade gifts that are useful, timeless, and long-lasting