Beam 8/2 Organic Cotton Weaving Yarn

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Beam 8/2 is a workhorse yarn you’ll reach for again and again, ideal for towels, table linens and lightweight scarves or shawls. It is wonderful for traditional twill structures and as the ground and tabby yarn in overshot when paired with Beam 3/2 or 3/4. Beam is made in India from 100% unmercerized organic cotton. Read more about our sourcing here . See full specs for Beam 8/2 here . { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Beam 8/2 yarn best used for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beam 8/2 is ideal for towels, table linens, and lightweight scarves or shawls. It works wonderfully for traditional twill weaving and as the ground or tabby yarn in overshot when paired with Beam 3/2 or 3/4." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What sizes and yardage does Beam 8/2 come in?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beam 8/2 is available in an 8 oz cone with 1,680 yards total." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the yarn weight or size classification of Beam 8/2?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beam 8/2 has 3,360 yards per pound." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the suggested ends per inch (EPI) for Beam 8/2?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We recommend an EPI between 20 and 30." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I care for items made with Beam 8/2 yarn?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beam 8/2 items can be machine washed and dried." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is Beam 8/2 yarn made?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beam is made in India. Learn more about our sourcing here: https://www.gistyarn.com/pages/sourcing" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there patterns available for Beam 8/2 yarn?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes! Explore our collection of weaving patterns for Beam 8/2 here: https://www.gistyarn.com/collections/weaving-