Sample baskets and rugs

Stiffness, abrasion and care matter independently of appearance. Test the actual yarn, joining method and intended contact surface before scaling up.

Before you start

Keep the exact labels and make two comparable samples. Change one material property at a time and use the intended finishing method on both.

Try this example

Make a small base with several side rounds for a basket, or a joined flat sample for a rug. Check collapse or edge lift after washing and drying.

Check your result

• Compare the dry samples for recovery, surface, drape and the property needed for the project. Record observations separately from label claims.
• A fiber name or category cannot predict every finished fabric. Construction, treatment, gauge and use all affect the result.

Sources

• www.craftyarncouncil.com: yarn label information
• cottonworks.com: yarn spinning

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