Picnic Plaid Napkins for Sunny Summer Days at the Park

Who doesn’t love a set of handwoven napkins? They catch the eye at dinner gatherings, feel special for everyday use, and are perfect for a relaxed picnic in the park. Kathryn Steely designed these stunning Picnic Plaid Napkins, and we are so excited to share them with everyone.

Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones
Picnic Plaid Napkins woven in Gist 8/2 Beam

Picnic Plaid Napkins

This pattern creates four beautiful and generously-sized napkins, woven in a simple straight draw twill with a delicate fringe. The asymmetrical plaid brings each napkin to life with colour and interest, drawing you into the diagonal twill lines with subtle optical colour mixing throughout.

Woven in Gist 8/2 Beam, these unmercerized organic cotton napkins are soft and amazingly absorbent. They feel so good in your hands, you may start dreaming about a matching scarf. Gist 8/2 Beam offers a beautiful range of vibrant colours, making it an easy and inspiring choice for your next weaving project.

Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones
Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones
Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones
The Picnic Plaid Napkins are woven in Gist 8/2 Beam in Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist colourways.

Once you weave one set, it is hard not to imagine new colour combinations for the next batch. The main colour uses the majority of a cone, while the accent colours are perfect for colour exploration and stash busting.

School of SweetGeorgia

School of SweetGeorgia members receive this pattern for free as part of their All-Access and Weaving memberships. If you are not a member, the pattern is available for purchase in the SweetGeorgia shop.

If you are new to weaving or want support with a multi-shaft loom, we are here to help. Our weaving courses range from beginner-friendly foundations to an in-depth exploration of twill (and more!). You receive direct support from instructors, staff, and fellow members, all within a warm community that loves fibre arts as much as you do.

Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones
Print

Picnic Plaid Napkins

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Setting Up

  • Download the pattern from the SweetGeorgia shop or the School of SweetGeorgia.
  • Make your warp on a warping board or mill, following the Warp Colour Order.
  • Thread and sley your loom according to the pattern instructions.
  • Prepare your bobbins and weave the header.

Weaving the Napkins

  • Begin weaving the napkins following the treadling plan in a straight twill, keeping an eye on your 45-degree angles.
  • Weave the weft colours Tromp as Writ.
  • After the first napkin, weave two picks of a cut line in a contrasting colour.
  • Continue weaving the remaining napkins.
    Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones

Finishing

  • Machine wash and dry the napkins.
  • Use a sewing machine with coordinating thread to secure the edges of each napkin.
  • Cut the napkins apart and remove the extra weft threads to reveal the fringe.
  • Press the napkins, pack a lunch in a basket, and take them out for a day in the park!
    Design by: Kathryn Steely Gist Beam 8/2 Cotton in: Cobalt, Jam, Pistachio, and Mist 4 cones

Notes

Find Kathryn’s Drifting Snow scarf pattern here!

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