Hemp

[Ann Durham]

I'm spinning some hemp for the first time.  It's rather like flax 
roving--and seems to be spinning all right.  My plan is to use it as weft 
on a cotton warp for a summer-weight shirt (singles, not plied).

Here's the question--does the yarn have to be finished in any way before 
weaving?  Boiled, beaten, subjected to abuse?  Or can it just be woven 
straight from the wheel.

Yes, I know--SAMPLE.  And I will.  But thought I'd get some informed 
opinions also.

--Ann

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