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Ask Madelyn: Good Fibers for Dishtowels
I want to use some old project instructions that call for 10/2 unmercerized cotton for dishtowels. I can't seem to find any of that yarn in colors!
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Ask Madelyn: Pearl vs. Unmercerized Cotton: What's the Difference?
The types of cotton yarn most often used in weaving are 10/2 pearl cotton and 8/2 unmercerized cotton. What's the difference between pearl and unmercerized?
Ask Madelyn: Cotton Sizes for Overshot
What size cottons work best for overshot? Can you use a 3/2 cotton pattern pick with a 10/2 cotton base? Madelyn has all the answers!
Ask Madelyn: Weaving in a Stick
Weaving in a stick lets you cut your work off the loom and keep weaving on the same warp. It's one of those weaving techniques you'll turn to over and over.
Ask Madelyn: Overshot Obstacles
I'm weaving overshot and my pattern is coming out elongated. Help!