I am in the baby stage of weaving wool rugs, nowhere near you all when it comes to expertise so here it goes: I have an old Union 36 rug loom which I will be warping for wool rugs. For the weft I will use Jacob wool singles I've spun very thick (super chunky, about the diameter of a pencil). I will be using a new 6 sett reed (the original rusty one was a 12 sett). For the warp I've decided to use linen. The rugs will be used for hall/bedroom use.
My question is: should I use a 3 or 4 ply linen and should it be double warped or is a single 3 or 4 ply enough? I'd like it to be strong but it doesn't have to be diesel. Thought I'd try Woolery or Halcyon Yarns for the warp (unless you know a better place?). Thanks!