Thread Tables

Thread Table: Other threads      Key: DP=Dot Pitch in mm, Cols=Colours, W=weaving, L=lace, K=knitting, E=embroidery, C=craft

Name Maker/Supplier DP Range Tex Cols USP Other qualities Problems Uses For
Cashmere Patricia Roberts 12 11–14 6 Very soft Quite limp Expensive Scarves K
Synthetic raffia Uppingham yarns 13 12–14 80 Several Stiff and stable; decorative Looks like audio tape Panels, room divider? ?
Kidsilk Haze x2 Rowan 13 12–16 110x1 29 Soft but not scratchy Fewer tangles than mohair Unwind, not unroll, from bobbins Scarves etc. K
Habu ramie Habu, NY 2 10–14 130 Quite fine but stiff Capable of delicate statement Decorative, supportive W
Czech hemp CZ 9 8–12 180 Add texture to linen, or use alone Stiff, pliant, slightly rough Catch it if you can Decorative W
Banana fibre Bart Francis 11 10–12 180 Lustrous, stiff, straw-like filament Good for sculptures, hats Surprisingly strong 3D W
3-strand hemp Ecolution, Annie Sherburne 12 11–13 310 Stiff but pliant Hangings? C
Dyed kasuri bamboo tape Habu 25 ++ 400 Acts like raffia, but in a ball Suitable for large work Much potential C
Handspun nettle fibre 18 17–19 410 Heavy texture Feels like sandpaper! K
6-strand hemp Ecolution, Annie Sherburne 16 15–17 590 Stiff but pliant K, C
Hemp: 4-ply House of Hemp 19 18–20 750 21 Interesting colours, range of sizes or ply yourself Strong and pliant Hairy Hangings and household W, K
Hemp: 2-ply House of Hemp 12 11–14 340 21 Interesting colours, range of sizes or ply yourself Strong and pliant Hairy Hangings and household W, K
Hemp: Single House of Hemp 9 8–14 140 21 Interesting colours, range of sizes or ply yourself Strong and pliant Hairy Hangings and household W, K
Handspun banana 1260 Lovely lustre K

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