48.5 wpi
Size: Fine
Sample #7
Cotton--fine single
Fiber: Cotton
Weight of Skein: 74 grams
Appl: #1600203
Type: Brown sliver
Length: 2145 Yards
Spinning Equipment Used:
Flyer Wheel, Ratio 21:1|
Direction of Twist: Z
# of Plies: 1
Finishing: The yarn was washed and blocked.
Technique: The roving was fanned over the index finger and drawn
out under tension. This yields the most elasticity out of the cotton.
Uses: If this thread were sized and dressed it could be used as
warp for fine fabric--but extreme care is necessary and I recommend sizing the warp.
In the past I have woven household goods in Bronson lace from similar threads.
It is very usable as weft and a summer weight garment could be woven. I like
to crochet lace from this soft single.
Reason for Choice of this Sample: The natural brown cotton from Sally Fox has a beautiful color, more elasticity than white cottons and feels good in my hands. It is grown organically and contains no dyes. This roving draws nicely.
This picture of the yarn sample is highly magnified.