Maurice Brassard Yarns
Maurice Brassard is the yarn I started weaving with and it’s still my most trusted yarn to weave with. The quality is consistent, and with 81 colors to work with, the combinations are endless. New weavers love it for exactly the same reasons experienced weavers keep coming back to it: dependable quality and colors. I carry 16/2 up to 8/4 cotton, plus Cottolin, Perle, Tencel and Seine Twine. Special Orders are ALWAYS welcome.
Maurice Brassard 8/4 Unmercerized Cotton Weaving Yarn
A classic choice for sturdy, durable handwovens, this 8/4 unmercerized cotton offers the same beautiful quality as 8/2, in a thicker, more substantial weight.
Made by twisting two 8/2 strands together, it provides added strength and body while maintaining a soft, matte finish - ideal for placemats, rugs, table runners, baby blankets, and tea towels.
Suitable for warp or weft on floor looms, rigid heddle, and frame looms. Also excellent for macramé, knitting machines, and other cotton-based fiber crafts.
Recommended Sett:
Plain Weave: 10-14 EPI, Twill: 12-16 EPI
Yarn Details:
100% unmercerized cotton
Approx. 840 yards per ½ lb
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils, a trusted Canadian producer of weaving yarns.
Want to see all 81 color swatches on one page? Visit our cotton color family page.
Color cards are available for purchase to view all 81 available shades. Special orders are always welcome. Note: Colors may vary by screen; for best accuracy, consult a color card.
Maurice Brassard Cottolin Weaving Yarn
Beautifully combining the softness of cotton with the crisp, natural texture of linen, Cottolin is a weaving favorite for creating absorbent, durable, and elegant fabrics.
The cotton content provides softness and flexibility, while the linen adds structure, strength, and excellent absorbency that improves after washing.
Ideal for tea towels, napkins, table runners, placemats, and lightweight woven textiles. Suitable for both warp and weft on floor looms, rigid heddle looms, and other weaving systems.
Cottolin also works well with Maurice Brassard 8/2 cotton in projects that combine different fibers.
Recommended Sett:
Plain Weave: 16–20, Twill: 20–24
Yarn Details:
60% cotton / 40% linen
Approx. 1,680 yards per ½ lb
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils, a trusted Canadian producer of weaving yarns.
Want to see all color samples on one page? Visit our cotton color family page.
Color cards are available for purchase to view all 81 available shades. Special orders are always welcome. Note: Colors may vary by screen; for best accuracy, consult a color card.
16/2 cotton is a fine, smooth cotton, half the thickness of 8/2. It's available in the same colors as Maurice Brassard 8/2 and 8/4 Cotton, so it's easy to coordinate with yarn you already have. A selection of colors is in stock now, and every other color is available by special order.
Its finer weight makes it especially useful for the details:
Hems: Weaving the hem in 16/2 cuts down the bulk when you fold it over, so the hem lies flat and neat.
Tabby weft for Overshot and Summer & Winter: A common setup for both is a 16/2 cotton warp sett at 30 epi, with 8/2 cotton or similar for the pattern weft and 16/2 as the tabby weft.
Suitable for both warp and weft on floor and table looms.
Recommended Sett:
Plain Weave: 28 to 30
Twill: 32 to 36
Yarn Details:
100% cotton
Approx. 3,360 yards per ½ lb
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils, a trusted Canadian producer of weaving yarns.
Want to see all color samples on one page? Visit our cotton color family page.
Color cards are available for purchase to view all 81 shades. Colors marked sold out can be special ordered; special orders are always welcome. Note: Colors may vary by screen; for best accuracy, consult a color card.
Maurice Brassard Perle / Mercerized Cotton
Rich in color and smoothly finished, Perle Cotton is a mercerized yarn known for its clean, round twist and soft luster. This 8/4 Perle is slightly thicker than 8/2 cotton, and produces durable, well-defined woven fabrics with a subtle sheen that highlights structure and detail.
Ideal for both warp and weft, this versatile yarn works beautifully on floor looms, rigid heddle looms, and frame looms. It is also suitable for knitting machines, crochet, tatting, and other fiber arts. Common applications include table runners, placemats, towels, wall hangings, and upholstery-weight textiles.
Recommended Sett
Plain Weave: 10–14, Twill: 12–16
Details
100% mercerized cotton
Approx. 550 yards per 150 g cone
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils
Want to see all color samples on one page? Visit our cotton color family page.
Color cards are available for purchase to view all 81 available shades. Special orders are always welcome. Note: Colors may vary by screen; for best accuracy, consult a color card.
Maurice Brassard Color Card
An essential reference tool for any weaver working with Maurice Brassard cotton. This two-page swatch card displays all available colors with actual yarn samples alongside color names and numbers, so you can see exactly what you're ordering before you buy.
And now, with each Color Card purchase … Receive a $5 Coupon for a future order!!!
What's Included
Swatches for all Maurice Brassard cotton sizes: 8/2, 16/2, 8/4, 8/8, and 16/8 Cotton.
Special Orders Welcome
Don't see the color or size you need in stock? Weavers Weft can special order any Maurice Brassard product. Use the link below to get in touch.
Want to see all Maurice Brassard cotton colors on one page arranged by color family?
Maurice Brassard Color Card
An essential reference tool for any weaver working with Maurice Brassard chenille. This two-page swatch card displays all available colors with actual yarn samples alongside color names and numbers, so you can see exactly what you're ordering before you buy.
And now, with each Color Card purchase … Receive a $5 Coupon for a future order!!!
Special Orders Welcome
Don't see the color or size you need in stock? Weavers Weft can special order any Maurice Brassard product. Use the link below to get in touch.
Maurice Brassard 8/8 cotton weaving yarn (Special Order)
This unmercerized cotton yarn is a true weaving staple. Its smooth twist and matte finish create excellent definition while providing the strength needed for everyday handwoven pieces.
Naturel in stock and 80 other colors available by special order.
Special orders typically ship in 3 to 4 weeks.
Suitable for warp and weft.
Recommended Setts:
Plain Weave 8-10 EPI | Twill 10-12 EPI
Yarn Details:
100% unmercerized cotton
Approx. 840 yards per 1 lb cone
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils
Want to see all color samples on one page? Visit our cotton color family page.
Color cards are available for purchase to view all 81 available shades. Special orders are always welcome. Note: Colors may vary by screen; for best accuracy, consult a color card.
Cotton Seine Twine
Perfect for rug weaving, tapestries and macrame
4/12/2 (#12) (1260 yds/lb) - Finest Seine Twine
4/12/3 (#6) (840 yds/lb) - Middle Seine Twine
5/12/3 (#9) (672 yds/lb) - Thickest Seine Twine
Yarn Details:
100% unmercerized cotton
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils
1 pound tube
Recommended Sett:
#12: 8-12 EPI | #6 and #9: 6-8 EPI
Use the looser end for wall hangings and the denser end for rugs and firm tapestry.
Note: Colors may vary slightly due to monitor and device settings. For the most accurate match, please consult a color card.
An essential reference tool for any weaver working with Maurice Brassard tencel. This swatch card displays all available colors with actual yarn samples alongside color names and numbers - so you can see exactly what you're ordering before you buy.
Maurice Brassard 8/2 cotton is one of the most popular weaving yarns among handweavers - smooth, tightly twisted, and incredibly versatile for both warp and weft. Sourced directly from Maurice Brassard & Fils, a trusted Canadian manufacturer with decades of experience, this yarn delivers consistent quality cone after cone.
Great For
Tea towels • Dish towels • Placemats • Baby blankets • Scarves • Lightweight yardage
Use on
floor looms • rigid heddle looms • frame looms • tapestry looms • knitting machines.
Want a softer, more absorbent fabric? Cottolin pairs beautifully with 8/2 cotton.
Recommended Sett:
Plain Weave: 16-20 EPI | Twill: 20-24 EPI
Yarn Details
100% unmercerized cotton
Approx. 1,680 yards per ½ lb cone
Made in Canada by Maurice Brassard & Fils
Want to see all 81 color swatches on one page? Visit our cotton color family page.
Color cards are available for purchase to view all 81 available shades. Special orders are always welcome. Note: Colors may vary by screen; for best accuracy, consult a color card.