Beam 8/2 Organic Cotton Weaving Yarn ~ Acorn

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. 

  • 8oz cone / 1,680 yds.
  • Size: 3,360 yds per pound.
  • Suggested EPI: 20-30
  • Care: machine wash and dry 
  • Made in India. See more about our sourcing here. 
  • View patterns with Beam here.

Customer Reviews

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L.L.
Beautiful hue

Great yarn and a beautiful hue.

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Ellen

Beautiful colors of weaving yarn!!

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Julie Fetzer
Silky cotton!

Lovely, silky cotton. Very nice to work with, beautiful results.

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Sandra Farrington
Wonderful color

I love weaving with 8/2 cotton! It's great for my towels.

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Nancy Bowman
Love It!

Beam is my favorite yarn for weaving! Soft, but not too soft, and has a great texture. I usually use 3/4, but love 8/2, also. Yarn seems consistent in texture from tube to tube, which isn't the case with some popular yarns.