cotton 2/8
aquamarine 5206
$11.75
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specialist yarns
Canadian yarns 🍁
lace weight yarns
yarns by brassard
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Cotton 2/8 is the laceweight companion to Brassard's Cotton 4/8, offering finer gauge options for weavers working at a closer sett or knitters seeking a very fine cotton. From Canadian manufacturer Maurice Brassard, it carries the same qualities as the broader range: non-mercerized for a natural matte finish, consistent across a large colour selection, and offered on a generous 227g cone with 1530m of yardage: practical for larger weaving projects where continuous yardage is essential. Also suitable for fine gauge knitting and crochet.
designed for a job, and excellent at it
Cotton 2/8 is a yarn that we would categorize as a specialist. Some yarns are generalists. Specialist yarns are not. These are designed to excel at a particular task: durable sock yarns, sturdy weaving yarns, hardworking cottons for dishcloths and utility knits. When used for their intended purpose, they perform beautifully.
Cotton 2/8 is primarily for weaving, and has the strong tensile strength needed to provide structure on a loom. It excels at making woven dishcloths & towels.
Specialists are happiest doing the job they were designed for. Using them outside that role can lead to unexpected results: less elasticity, different wear, or a fabric that behaves differently than you expect. Swatching is especially helpful if you’re planning to experiment.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% cotton
- meterage / yardage
- 1530 meters / 1673 yards
- unit weight
- 227 grams / 8.0 oz.
- format
- cone
- yarn weight category
- lace
- suggested stitch tension
- 32 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.00 mm (US 0)
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- dishcloths & towels
- country of origin
- Canada 🍁
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: machine wash cool,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for dishcloths & towels.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as lace weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 2.00 mm (US 0).
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.