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What is the equivalent to Lyscordet?
Hi everyone
Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun! I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that. Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big? Please can someone help on either of the above two questions. Many Thanks. Yvonne |
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Hi Yvonne! Welcome to the newsgroup... and you're right, it is fun! ;o) Actually this newsgroup is mainly for knitting and crocheting, so you lucked out there too. But of course we do a lot (I do a LOT) of off-topic chatter too. We become very involved in each other's lives, and think of everyone here as an extended family! So... welcome to the family! ;o)
There are a few ladies on this newsgroup from the UK who will be able to help you with your questions about the yarn equivalent. Welcome, again! Gemini (in Ontario, Canada) "Yvonne" wrote in message ... Hi everyone Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun! I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that. Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big? Please can someone help on either of the above two questions. Many Thanks. Yvonne |
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Thank you for your link Roger - that's extremely useful. And thank you for
such a warm welcome Gemini. Much appreciated. Yvonne "MRH" mthecarpenteratxcelcodotondotca wrote in message ... Hi Yvonne! Welcome to the newsgroup... and you're right, it is fun! ;o) Actually this newsgroup is mainly for knitting and crocheting, so you lucked out there too. But of course we do a lot (I do a LOT) of off-topic chatter too. We become very involved in each other's lives, and think of everyone here as an extended family! So... welcome to the family! ;o) There are a few ladies on this newsgroup from the UK who will be able to help you with your questions about the yarn equivalent. Welcome, again! Gemini (in Ontario, Canada) "Yvonne" wrote in message ... Hi everyone Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun! I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that. Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big? Please can someone help on either of the above two questions. Many Thanks. Yvonne |
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Hi Yvonne, you found the right place! Lyscordet is a no.5 crochet cotton
which is thinner than 4 ply. Not easy to find a cheaper alternative in standard knitting yarn :-( . A 3 ply cotton would probably work, but that's not easy to find. A size 3 crochet cotton could be replaced by a 4 ply knitting cotton pretty well, but obviously you would need to check your tension. I hope this helps. Incidently, I recently completed a crochet top in Lyscordet using a 2mm hook and it turned out very nicely. http://community.webshots.com/photo/...0263090vqeqOc# -- Sue W in East Anglia, UK "Yvonne" wrote in message ... Hi everyone Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun! I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that. Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big? Please can someone help on either of the above two questions. Many Thanks. Yvonne |
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Thank you Sue for your wonderful advice. What a lovely top. How long did it
take to make? At the moment I'm making a wall decoration with a picture of an angel for my mother in law in Canada - it's around 25 inches square and will need some dowling to thread through the loops at the top. I wonder if most craft shops sell that sort of dowling? I'm using a bedspread weight cotton for that (size 10). If lyscordet is a number 5, is it thinner or thicker than number 10 thread? Bye for now and thanks again for your reply. Regards, Yvonne "Sue W" wrote in message . com... Hi Yvonne, you found the right place! Lyscordet is a no.5 crochet cotton which is thinner than 4 ply. Not easy to find a cheaper alternative in standard knitting yarn :-( . A 3 ply cotton would probably work, but that's not easy to find. A size 3 crochet cotton could be replaced by a 4 ply knitting cotton pretty well, but obviously you would need to check your tension. I hope this helps. Incidently, I recently completed a crochet top in Lyscordet using a 2mm hook and it turned out very nicely. http://community.webshots.com/photo/...0263090vqeqOc# -- Sue W in East Anglia, UK "Yvonne" wrote in message ... Hi everyone Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun! I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that. Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big? Please can someone help on either of the above two questions. Many Thanks. Yvonne |
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"Yvonne" wrote in message
... At the moment I'm making a wall decoration with a picture of an angel for my mother in law in Canada - it's around 25 inches square and will need some dowling to thread through the loops at the top. I wonder if most craft shops sell that sort of dowling? I'm using a bedspread weight cotton for that (size 10). If lyscordet is a number 5, is it thinner or thicker than number 10 thread? Your picture of the angel sounds very pretty, Yvonne. About the doweling.... if you can't find it at a craft supply shop, try a hardware store. I know a few hardware / woodworking places here that carry doweling. Just a suggestion. ) Gemini |
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Thanks Gemini. I'll try that
Regards, Yvonne Your picture of the angel sounds very pretty, Yvonne. About the doweling.... if you can't find it at a craft supply shop, try a hardware store. I know a few hardware / woodworking places here that carry doweling. Just a suggestion. ) Gemini |
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Hi Yvonne,
Welcome to this great group and you sure came to the right place for help. I live in upstate NY, so can't help with the UK yarn, but I know Sue has and others probably will chime in too. Yes, do try a hardward or any store that sells wood, it would be cheaper there for dowling then a carft store. Will be get to see a picture of the angel when you finish? We do love pictures. Hugs, Nora |
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Hi Sue,
That top is beautiful, thanks for sharing and I do love the pineapple best of all. Hugs, Nora |
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