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12th September 11, 08:01 AM
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Spc. Scott
I was going to mention Isle of Skye as well. I really like the look of the tartan but prefer the look of it in wool rather than the PV. I seem to remember reading that a lot of this is due to the size difference in yarns?
I guess my question is this: Is the yarn size that different between PV and 16oz wool or does a lot of the sett size difference due to changing the thread count?
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/paulhenrydesign/_MG_2630.jpg)
It so happens I am working on two different Isle of Skye kilts at the moment, both fabric from Marton Mills, but one in 16 oz the other in 13 oz.The photo is of both of them side by side
The thread size in the lighter weight one is a little bit finer, so that makes a smaller sett. Truth be told I much prefer the 16 oz , but I'm making what the clients wanted!
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