It is me again. I am reading a pattern for a scarf. It calls for 4ply cotton at 840yd/lb: 350 yd for warp and weft. In this case, it is listed as Peaches and Cream, and I know what plys are, so I am pretty sure I know what to buy. Can I assume that I need 350 yards? If it did not list Peachs and cream, I would have been lost.
The next yarn is cotton chenille 900 yd/lb: 50yds of one color and 25 yds of another color. Short of trying to weigh yarn in the store, how do I know what I am looking for? I can measure the EPI if I know what the weight to EPI would be.
I have always made textured tapestries using scrap yarn, different thickness, and never follow a pattern. This is my first pattern following weave on a jack loom. I want to use an inexpensive yarn that I can get easily at a local store. I am following the pattern in "the Best of Handwoven: Scarfs on Four Shafts" pg 7. Soft Cotton scarf with chenille stripes.
Thanks ahead of time for your help. I know I will eventually get this yarn weight thing.
Debbie