Hello!

I'm wondering what the best yarn would be to create a bunch of different cloth napkins. I'd like to do one long warp to use with many different color wefts. Would it be best to use a cotton warp and linen weft? Or would a cotton/linen blend yarn for warp and weft be better? What weights would be best? I'm still a newbie, so I'm sticking to plain weave until I'm super comfortable with everything. 

Thanks!

Jen 

Comments

Sun, 10/20/2013 - 21:00

ReedGuy

10/2 mercerized cotton could be one yarn I know they weave napkins with. Some places sell napkin kits, with different color yarns.

Cotolin may be fine to, but no experience with it.

Others will chime in I'm sure.

Mon, 10/21/2013 - 21:19

naturalfibres (not verified)

I've used 2/8 cotton to make napkins - there are posted under my projects.

http://weavolution.com/node/13328

 

Mon, 10/21/2013 - 22:18

mrdubyah (not verified)

It all depends on what you want the product to look like.  Mercerized cotton will give you a nice bright warp to contrast with your wefts.  Unmercerized cotton doesn't shine as much, but has great absorbancy.  [As I learned it: mercerized cotton holds more water, but doesn't wet as fast.  Unmercerized cotton soaks up water faster, but won't hold as much.]  If you're going to use cotlin (or cotolin) for warp, make sure it's the good stuff (I like the swedish cotolin).  Cheap cotolin is made with tow (short fiber flax or chopped flax) and is actually weaker than plain cotton.  Good cotolin is made with long fiber flax, is much stronger, and very hard to break.  Of course, if you can afford it, you can never go wrong with a good linen warp.  Linen gives you unparalleled strength and durability.  Add a linen weft for a real touch of class!