Hi 

I am a realitivly new weaver.  I want to make dishtowels, which I have the pattern for. Pattern calls for 8/2 cottone for warp and weft.  I have 10/2 cotton and would like to use that for the weft - I intend to use the 8/2 for the warp - any suggestions on what changes I might have to make doing this.

Thank you in advance.

Irene.    

Comments

Wed, 03/20/2013 - 18:59

laurafry

You don't say what epi or weave structure the pattern calls for.  If it is plain weave at 20 epi, you may wish to increase that to 24.  The slightly thinner yarn might beat in more tightly in the weft.  OTOH, if you are ok with that, yes, you can probably substitute the 10/2 for weft.  :)

cheers,

Laura

Wed, 03/20/2013 - 19:48

igaff (not verified)

Thanks Laura,

I am looking a few of them - most either plain weave or 2/2 twill.  EPI 18 or 20.

Irene

Wed, 03/20/2013 - 23:03

laurafry

I'd go with at least 20, perhaps 24 if substituting the 10/2, then.

cheers,

Laura

Thu, 03/21/2013 - 12:55

igaff (not verified)

thank you Laura,

May see you this summer in MA.  have to see how things go.  Would really like to take your weaving in water class.

Irene

 

Thu, 03/21/2013 - 15:46

laurafry

Do say hello so I can put a face to your name.  :)

cheers,

Laura