I'm about to purchase linen yarn and can't decide on which of the two. Their setts are about the same, so this is not the issue. I've read that 16/2 is much easier to handle but 16/1 has more sheen and better looking fabric ( though tangles a lot). I'm weaving now a C4 linen by Texere Yarns at 10 epi or 40/10cm into a rug and didn't have any serious problems, but that's my only experience of linen as warp. I'm weaving on a Louet David loom. I intend to weave a couple of table towels but mainly I'm interested in scarves and shawls. I'm willing to trouble myself for a better looking result but what if i don't make it?
Please share with me your experience and help me deside.
Oh! The reason i'm not giving a go at both of them is because i can't afford it right now.
Thanks