I saw this crochet thread in a local craft shop last week, so I bought a ball each of black and white to try out for beaded crochet. It's not cotton - it's acrylic with a thread of lurex. It's more loosely spun than the thread I tried out before and works well for a 6 around bracelet, giving the bracelet a good structure.
I don't think it'll be a good thread for tatting, which is a shame because the lurex thread would give a good sparkle to Frivole's Astrila snowflake. (I won the pattern yesterday, how lucky am I?) I might try it, but I think closing rings will make the thread go fuzzy.
The white blue and pink(?) is so lovely! I wish all thread would work but I guess the differences in handicrafts is what makes the. So interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe bracelets are lovely! I agree with you about the thread. I have a ball that's an acrylic blend in a beautiful purple that works well for crochet. I tried tatting a bookmark with it, and it was awful! I guess that's why we have so many choices!
ReplyDeleteAh, that’s interesting.
DeleteHave you improved your working rate for these bangles and necklaces? I like the white one - the spiraling flower-bearing twig ;-D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the threads!
I think so. I think they look smoother too. That’s a pattern I did early on and it’s still my favourite.
DeleteYes, definitely smoother with an invisible finish! 💗🌹💗
DeleteGreat bracelets!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWell I love these and can see where crochet might be easier than the tatting ones for me anyway. I love your color choices too💕
ReplyDeleteLovely bracelet, I especially love that one with flowers 🥰 Congrats for winning Frivole's pattern!
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