Rug Warp Used For

Former great northern colors and oriental are now included with the maysville colors.
Rug warp used for. When weaving rag rugs i normally use 8 4 cotton carpet warp for the warp. Use a temple to keep the weaving width of the rug at the fell line equal to the width in the reed. It is possible to buy frayless. This is 100 cotton and has approximately 1600 yards per pound.
Thread count is 12 x 13 per inch rug warp is the first choice for many rug hookers because of its even weave and non scratchy surface. Most rug warps will eventually disintegrate beyond the last knot as the rugs are used and washed. Mix and match among all types of rug warp. 800 yards on each 1 2 lb tube.
Tying a knot at the edge of the rug and letting the remaining warp dangle means that someday the rug will have no fringe. Use a strong warp yarn with a tight twist such as bockens 12 6 cotton that will withstand tight warp tension and rag rug wear and tear. 673 yds lb and 4 ply approx. 504 yds lb on 1 lb.
This is the warp your grandmother used to use. The 2 12 is 1 800 yds 1 646m per pound and the 4 12 is 900 yards 823m per pound. This warp has been made for maysville for many many years. While we carry a wide range of irish and belgian linens the 2 12 or 4 12 linen 12 2 and 12 4 in the united states is an excellent choice to use as rug warp for wool rugs especially when used with jason collingwood rug yarn for the weft.
Tight warp tension is best for weaving a sturdy tightly packed rag rug.