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:

8 comments:

  1. Very interesting !!! Enjoyed reading this.
    Would 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?

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  2. mmmm. The larger thread could provide more opportunity for color play. Pop color = thread color with neutral beads.....

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  3. I love the pattern and colors!!!! :)

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  4. Great work with all the beaded ropes.

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  5. Interesting! 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!

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  6. Interesting. They both are lovely. The coloured thread makes the beads look a different colour.

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