Warp Yarn: 16/2 unmercerized cotton
Sett: 36 epi
Finished Size of 1 towel: 24" x 35"
Width on loom: 24" + 1" for draw in + 15% (3.6") = 28.6"
Length on loom: 35" + 1"x2 for hems + 1" for take up + 10% (3.5") for shrinkage = 41.5"
Number of towels: 4 towels (3 for Amy, 1 for me): 41.5" x 4 = 166"
+ 3" x 3 for space between towels = 130.5"
+ amount for sampling at beginning (12") = 175"
+ amount for weaving a sample for Crackle Study Group (36")) = 211"
+ Loom Waste (36") = 208.5" / 36" = 247"
Total length of warp = 247" / 36" = 6.9 yards.
MAKE WARP 7 YARDS LONG
Amount of warp yarn needed: 36 epi x 28.6" (width on loom) = 1,030 ends x 7 yards = 7,210 yards
Comments
These calculations are not precisely accurate because I may have to accommodate them to the size and number of threading blocks I will be able to get within the 28.6" width. Once I have the exact threading worked out, I will make the appropriate change to these calculations. The width may end up being a bit more or a bit less that 28.6", depending on how the threading forces me to compensate.
These figures, however, are accurate enough to order warp yarn. Especially given that I always order more than I think I will need........
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