Monday, October 7, 2019
Thread Experiment
Crochet beaded bracelets with a bead circumference of 6 beads are quite floppy. I'm not sure if that's a problem, but I thought I'd try working one with a thicker thread. I used a crochet cotton that I bought by mistake, it says size 5.
It is stiffer, but the thread shows through significantly. It alters the proportions between the thread and beads - it's thread with beads rather than beads held together with thread! Of course it would help if the thread matched the beads, but even so, I feel the obvious thread is not as attractive. I don't know if I can show how the bracelet made with size 20 thread is floppy, but I'll try:
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Very interesting !!! Enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeleteWould some kind of stiffener work on the bracelet to remove/decrease the floppiness? It will be difficult to apply, though, with beads.
Where is that ball of Anchor manufactured?
Hungary. I bought it in England.
ReplyDeletemmmm. The larger thread could provide more opportunity for color play. Pop color = thread color with neutral beads.....
ReplyDeleteThat’s a good idea!
DeleteI love the pattern and colors!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work with all the beaded ropes.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I enjoy reading about experiments with different threads. I get ideas for what to do or not to do with what I have on hand!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. They both are lovely. The coloured thread makes the beads look a different colour.
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