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Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen

8/2 Cotton Linen. Our newest weaving yarn! Unlike most cotton/linen blends on the market today, ours is 50% Cotton/50% Linen, providing more durability with a great hand. 8/2 Cotton/Linen is available in 20 colors, plus natural. The colors and the natural are conveniently put up on 1/2 pound cones. We know you'll love this cotton linen blend better than any other you've used!

Color Cards and Color Books for this yarn are available.

Content:
50% Cotton/50% Linen
Care:
Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage:
3360ypp/1/2-lb cones
Sett:
18-24 epi
$16.99 cone Discountable
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Valley Yarns8/2 Cotton Linen
 
3.9

(based on 22 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good weight (9)
  • Nice texture (9)
  • Dyed evenly (6)
  • Machine washable (5)
  • Soft (4)

Cons

  • Sheds (5)
  • Snags (4)

Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Artist (5), Weaver (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (17)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good, not excellent Cotton/Linen

    I buy many cones of this each year for production weaving and make kitchen towels. My main complaint is that product quality is not consistent - some cones are quite slubby, on others, the...Read complete review

    I buy many cones of this each year for production weaving and make kitchen towels. My main complaint is that product quality is not consistent - some cones are quite slubby, on others, the thread is smooth. Also, this creates handsful of loom fluff and sheds a lot of lint in the dryer during finishing. This indicates that it is made with short fibers which are less durable over time. It is not the highest quality out there, but the price outweighs the other considerations. If I were making gifts I would use a higher quality, Swedish or other European-made cotlin.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Mostly pros, a few cons

    I have been weaving tea towels with this yarn for several years now with nearly every color. The yarn is generally pretty resilient but there are several colors I have found to be be more...Read complete review

    I have been weaving tea towels with this yarn for several years now with nearly every color. The yarn is generally pretty resilient but there are several colors I have found to be be more prone to shedding and breakage- for example, I can't use the black without major repair work ahead of me.

    The yarn holds its dye very well and I am pleased with the selection of colors however, that being said, the more common colors are usually backordered for months at a time. It is very frustrating when I have orders to fill and can't afford to buy 30 cones at a time.

    All in all, I am happy with the yarn and plan to keep using it, but I do have to supplement with other suppliers based on availability and durability of particular colors.

    Reviewed by 22 customers

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    5.0

    Very Nice!

    By Catlady

    from Little Falls, MN

    About Me Home Weaver

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Weight
    • Nice Texture
    • Soft
    • Strong For Warping

    Cons

    • Sheds
    • Snags

    Best Uses

    • Dishtowels

    Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

    This is a lovely yarn. From the reviews I read before purchasing it, all but one pointed to the fact that it would weave up beautifully, and it did. While weaving, the natural product did catch threads now and then, but not enough to make me not like it. Some shedding just meant I had to clean up after weaving; not much. It washes and dries up superbly in the washer/dryer and it is so soft and absorbent. I made hand towels for the kitchen and my husband even commented how nice they are. I'm glad I have quite a bit in different colors; I'll weave more!

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    • No

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    1.0

    Did not like this yarn,was not strong

    By liz

    from New York City

    About Me Artist

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Broke When Tested

      Best Uses

        Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

        It broke when I tested it,thought it would be strong enough for warp on loom,would not use this yarn

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        • No

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        3.0

        Mostly pros, a few cons

        By Allison

        from Nashville, TN

        About Me Artist

        Pros

        • Dyed Evenly
        • Good Weight
        • Machine Washable

        Cons

        • Sheds
        • Snags

        Best Uses

        • Napkins
        • Towels

        Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

        I have been weaving tea towels with this yarn for several years now with nearly every color. The yarn is generally pretty resilient but there are several colors I have found to be be more prone to shedding and breakage- for example, I can't use the black without major repair work ahead of me.

        The yarn holds its dye very well and I am pleased with the selection of colors however, that being said, the more common colors are usually backordered for months at a time. It is very frustrating when I have orders to fill and can't afford to buy 30 cones at a time.

        All in all, I am happy with the yarn and plan to keep using it, but I do have to supplement with other suppliers based on availability and durability of particular colors.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        1.0

        Uneven quality

        By WeavingJane

        from Massachusetts

        About Me Weaver

        Pros

        • Dyed Evenly

        Cons

        • Poor Quality Control
        • Sheds
        • Snags

        Best Uses

        • Dishtowels

        Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

        Am weaving dishtowels, sett of 20. Beaming the warp broke two threads, from tangling and snagging. I had to snip a doughnut of thread shards that had wrapped around two warp threads, impeding the passage through the heddles. I caught that one in time, the two others, no. It took a long time to beam the warp.
        I'm winding bobbins of one of the reds, and finding that the bobbin is made up of differing lengths of yarn that were wound on after having, apparently, broken in the winding. So my bobbins are 1/3 full, 1/4 full, before I run into an end on the bobbin that was attached to nothing. Glad this was not my warp color.

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        • No

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        4.0

        White 8/2 Cotton-linen for weaving

        By Nan

        from Rhode Island

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to warp
        • Nice Texture
        • Soft
        • Well Behaved In Winding

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

            I am using the yarn for my current weaving project. So far, all is going very well. It will be a while before I complete the project and know if I am completely satisfied. I will let you know more at that time.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Lovely yarn

            By Katherine

            from Pittsburgh, PA

            About Me Craftsman

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Dyed Evenly
            • Good hand
            • Good Weight
            • Machine Washable
            • Nice Texture
            • Soft

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Tea towel

              Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

              I wove tea towels from this yarn, and they came out great. There was some shrinkage after machine washing so be sure to allow for that in determinting size to make. I'll definitely be buying more of this yarn.

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              • No

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              4.0

              Waffle weave

              By Buckskinhawk

              from Tulsa

              About Me Novice

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Dyed Evenly
              • Easy To Fix
              • Good Weight
              • Machine Washable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

                  I am weaving on a rigid heddle loom and this was a great thread to work with. I was able to make my very first piece without any errors! I am trying to make a baby blanket out of it and only wish a that it were a little softer. I haven't washed it yet so maybe that will make it softer.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Nice "rustic" yarn

                  By Beginning weaver

                  from Portland, OR

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Dyed Evenly
                  • Easy To Fix
                  • Good Weight
                  • Nice Texture

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Kitchen curtain

                    Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

                    I'm weaving a kitchen curtain with this yarn (my second ever project). It is nice to work with and the finished project will be exactly what I want...a curtain that is somewhat rustic and homey for my kitchen.

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                    • No

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    3.0

                    Not sure about this yarn.

                    By LW

                    from Ashland, OR

                    About Me Weaver

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Nice after washing
                    • Nice Texture

                    Cons

                    • Is a little fuzzy
                    • Thread breaks easily

                    Best Uses

                    • Woven dish towels

                    Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

                    I wove shadow weave dish towels with this yarn. I was surprised at how easily I could break this yarn with my hands. It seems to be made with the cheapest linen (very short staple) possible. It is also fuzzy.
                    After washing, the towels are nice and soft. They came out fine. I'm not sure on the shrinkage because I didn't have a close enough sett to begin with.
                    I will try it again, with the right sett, to see what happens.

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                    • No

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                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Good, not excellent Cotton/Linen

                    By brianne

                    from Minnesota

                    About Me Weaver

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Color selection
                    • Good yardage
                    • Price

                    Cons

                    • Creates a LOT of fuzz
                    • Sheds
                    • Some cones very slubby

                    Best Uses

                    • Dish towels

                    Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Linen:

                    I buy many cones of this each year for production weaving and make kitchen towels. My main complaint is that product quality is not consistent - some cones are quite slubby, on others, the thread is smooth. Also, this creates handsful of loom fluff and sheds a lot of lint in the dryer during finishing. This indicates that it is made with short fibers which are less durable over time. It is not the highest quality out there, but the price outweighs the other considerations. If I were making gifts I would use a higher quality, Swedish or other European-made cotlin.

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                    • No

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