Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton:

Great yarn for towels. I haven't had any problems with knots (over the course of 4 years maybe 3 cones had 1 or 2 knots) Stands up well to hot water washing. I'd like to see more colors and I do agree with the person that said the reds were not true.

Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton:

I've been using this a lot for kitchen towels. I've had very few problems with knots and almost no breakage. The towels have come out great, especially after washing. I can't compare this to other 8/2s out there, but for the price (this is the best deal) - I'm happy.

My only complaint so far is that they don't seem to have true reds or burgundies. The cones I've received are really too pink.

Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton:

I have used dozens of cones of this 8/2 cotton. I don't recall any knots, there may have been a few, but clearly not much or I would have grumped about it. I like that it is soft. It's easy on my hands as I wind the warp and the resulting towels are practically cuddly.

The only "issue" I have is with the packaging. The label that lists the color and dye lot is on the outside of the cellophane that covers the cone. I need to get into the habit of removing that label and putting it inside the cone when I unwrap it.

Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton:

As a production weaver doing long sectional warps I have found this yarn to be unacceptable, especially at this price. As noted by a previous reviewer this yarn is full of knots and frequent slubs that must be cut out.

I understand that mill ends have all but disappeared. And I do appreciate the attempt to find a replacement. But this product is a far inferior yarn at a much higher price. Unmercerized cottons are such a staple for handweavers, both hobby and professional , this does not bode well for our craft.

Comments about Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton:

Less than 200 yards into the cone and 4 knots already.