Christmas Towels Inspired by the Past

There's something truly special about classic Christmas patterns! The beautiful red and gold checkered designs bring to mind Christmas traditions of days gone by and create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

These Christmas towels are inspired by an older weaving pattern from one of our pattern books. A lovely example of how traditional patterns can be given new life and continue to inspire creativity, generation after generation.

With their classic checkered pattern and festive colors, these towels make a beautiful addition to the kitchen during Advent and Christmas. They’re just as nice to use yourself as they are to give as a personalized Christmas gift.

Red Christmas towels with gold squares are woven on a wooden loom at Holma. — A classic Christmas pattern is given new life on the loom.

Weave Your Own Christmas Towels

Now we'd like to share the pattern with you. To be ready in time, it's time to start weaving now.

Let yourself be inspired by this old pattern and weave your own Christmas towels. Perhaps in the traditional Christmas colors, or in a color combination all your own?

We hope this pattern will spread both the joy of walking and the Christmas spirit!

Color Inspiration for Christmas Weaving

Ochre, red, and green provide inspiration for Christmas color combinations. Here are three shades of Bockens 16/2 yarn. Follow the yarn weights and color numbers in the weaving instructions when weaving from the pattern.

Bockens Lingarn 16/2 – ochre 104 on a spool. — Bockens Lingarn 16/2 – Ochre 104

Bockens Lingarn 16/2 – red 1007 on a spool. — Bockens Lingarn 16/2 – Red 1007

Bockens Lingarn 16/2 – green 1460 on a spool. — Bockens Lingarn 16/2 – Green 1460

Download the pattern

The weaving instructions include the amount of material needed, the warp and weft order, and two options: plain weave and plain weave with floats. The towel will measure approximately 51 × 70 cm.

Download the weaving instructions for the Christmas towels (PDF)