I have a number of cones of variegated 2/8 cotton in various colours and am looking for a pattern and recommendations how to use this yarn so the variegation shows up. Should I uses it in both warp and weft or only in warp or only in weft? Any suggestions for patterns? I’d like to make tea towels. I’ve searched the internet but not coming up with any good ideas.
Perhaps look for handspun wovens from dyed fiber. Using just the variegated cotton will produce much more predictable results, because the various colors have prescribed lengths. Muddiness can result from either.