I am new to weaving and was given a bunch of weaving yarns which I believe to be all rug yarn - I am thrilled but most of the cones are obviously mismarked (e.g. tan yarn identified as violet) so I am not sure of the ply or amount of yarn. I believe that most of it is 100% wool, but one of the small diameter is 70% dacron / 30 % wool and I couldn't find any reference to that yarn online and am wondering what it is used for.
I know there is a device for estimating yardage per pound - but I guess the yarns would have to be removed from the cones and weighed? I also don't have an accurate scale.
Also, I would like to weave a rug but am not sure if I should use the wool for the warp or buy a warp yarn?
I would appreciate any advice. Thx!