Does anyone have any experience using 8/2 mop cotton as weft and cotton 8/4 rug warp with the intention of making a rug?

If so, what sett did you use? (I used a sett of 15epi) and what are your thoughts about your results? Also, any good sources for 75/6 mop cotton? apparenly this is better suited for rugs.

any thoughts or wisdom to share? :)

thanks.

Comments

Tue, 08/12/2014 - 11:52

WarpedWoof (not verified)

The Mannings has mop cotton in many colors. Have you tried Borg's string yarn?  Vavstuga sells it in many colors and three different sizes. I prefer the string yarn.

 

Tue, 08/12/2014 - 13:15

sandra.eberhar…

Great Northern Weaving has mop cotton in several colors and all the colors of Maysville rug warp.  I have never used it, but they use if for rep warp.

Tue, 08/12/2014 - 13:24

allegra (not verified)

thank you for your reply!

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 05:58

CelticCats

Mbrassard has 80 colors of mop cotton at 16/8 and the price is extremely reasonable. I didn't check out the shipping charges though.
Thu, 08/14/2014 - 12:06

allegra (not verified)

Thank you for your reply! Now, i just need to get a hold of 75/6 mop cotton or is it 76/5? anyway..... and not in natural or white.

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 21:39

sandra.eberhar…

16/8 is going to be the same size as 8/4 rug yarn.  75/5 or 76/5 will be much thinner.

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 00:45

allegra (not verified)

Hi,

Thanks. yes, still trying to understand all these numbers. I read on one of the websites that 75/6 is appropriate for rug use. I'll have to remember where I found it.

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 19:13

CelticCats

I found 75/6 mop cotton at yarnbarn. Available in natural only.
Sat, 08/16/2014 - 00:43

allegra (not verified)

Thank you! appreciate the post! from what I understand, the natural cannot be dyed? some of the oils are left that prevent it from taking dye well.