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  • Janet Dawson

    Member
    October 19, 2022 at 10:03 am

    The ‘8/2’ is an indication of size. The numerator is the grist per ply, the denominator is the number plies, and the 840 is yards per pound (YPP) there are in 1/1 cotton (also known as the “count”).

    So:

    8 * 840 / 2 = 3360 YPP for 8/2 cotton

    8 * 840 / 4 = 1680 YPP for 8/4 cotton

    The counts are different for silk and for linen. The calculations are done in a similar way, but that “magic” 840 number is different.

    • Carly Jayne

      Member
      October 20, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Janet! That was a clear response and I totally understand what you are talking about.

  • Kathy

    Administrator
    October 20, 2022 at 12:37 pm

    Thank you! I always forget what the numbers mean, and feel bad about asking…again. and again….and again.

    Off to favourite this post!

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