Maurice Brassard Cottolin 8/2 - 227g
When weaving for everyday use, you want a yarn that holds up beautifully without feeling harsh or heavy. Maurice Brassard’s Cottolin 8/2 offers the ideal balance, soft, breathable cotton blended with linen for strength, texture, and lasting wear. A favourite for towels, table linens, and timeless home projects.
If you’ve ever woven something practical, like a tea towel or table runner, only to have it feel too flimsy, or worse, wear out too fast, you know the importance of fibre balance. Cotton alone can feel too soft; linen, too crisp. Finding something in between can feel like a compromise.
That’s where this blend quietly excels. With 60% organic cotton for softness and 40% linen for structure and durability, Maurice Brassard’s Cottolin 8/2 lets you create fabrics that feel natural, perform well, and soften over time. It’s a thoughtful choice that honours your time and intention as a maker.
And the best part? That feeling of finishing a piece that not only looks beautiful, but also works. Absorbent. Long-lasting. Handwoven with care. Whether it’s for your own home or a meaningful gift, this yarn helps you make things that are practical, tactile, and deeply satisfying.
Not sure which colours to get? Purchase a Maurice Brassard Cottolin Sample Card and see your options.
Key Features & Benefits
- Soft yet sturdy – Cotton for a gentle hand, linen for strength and structure
- Perfect for household textiles – Ideal for weaving towels, napkins, runners and more
- Holds up to daily use – Strong, smooth 2-ply twist resists pilling and fraying
- Natural drape – Linen adds just the right amount of crispness to your fabric
- Wide colour range – Available in rich, classic hues, with sample cards available
Family-run Canadian mill – Quality, consistency, and mindful production
1 x 227g spool of Maurice Brassard Cottolin 8/2
- Fibre Content: 60% organic cotton / 40% linen
- Yarn Count: Ne 8/2 | Nm 14/2
- Weight: 227g spool (½ lb)
- Length: 1530m (1680 yds)
- Ply: 2-ply with a tight twist
- Yarn Delivery: Cardboard spool
- Suggested Sett: 18–24 epi
- Metres per Kilo: 6770m
- Yards per Pound: 3360 yds
Maurice Brassard Cottolin 8/2 is a blend of 60% organic cotton and 40% linen. The cotton provides softness and absorbency, while the linen adds strength and durability. This combination makes it an excellent choice for weaving projects where both texture and functionality are important, such as towels and table linens.
Yes, the strong cotton-linen blend makes it a versatile yarn for both warp and weft. It holds up well under tension in the warp and provides excellent structure in the weft. Its durability ensures that woven fabrics remain strong and long-lasting, even with frequent use and washing.
This yarn is ideal for weaving home textiles such as tea towels, placemats, table runners, and napkins. Its absorbent and strong nature makes it perfect for functional items that require frequent washing. It can also be used for lightweight woven scarves, summer garments, and creative textile arts.
While the colours are carefully dyed to maintain consistency, slight variations may occur between dye lots. Additionally, screen displays may not accurately reflect the yarn’s true color. It is recommended to purchase enough yarn for a project at once to ensure consistent color throughout.