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Threads for Crochet and TattingPage
It is always advisable to test your thread, tension and choice of hook,
and make any necessary adjustments, before you begin your project.
As a general rule, if you know the size of hook, then match your thread to it,
or if you know which thread you are going to you, then match the hook to it.
Many threads suggested in the vintage crochet patterns are no longer available,
however, it is possible to substitute any vintage thread with a modern one.
The finer the thread, the higher its number, for example,
if tatting thread is called for, then a reasonable substitute would be
Anchor/Mez
Fil A Dentelle
80 (Tatting Cotton)
DMC Cordonnet Special No. 70
DMC Cordonnet Special No. 80
Coats Anchor Mercer Crochet No. 80
Coats Anchor Fil a Dentelles
DMC Special DMC Fil A Dentelle
80 (Tatting Cotton)
Below is a list of easily available threads suitable for antique and vintage crochet patterns
DMC Cordonnet
Sizes - 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100
DMC Cebelia
Sizes -
10,20,30,40
DMC Tatting cotton
Size -
80
(fils a dentelle)
COATS Opera
Sizes - 5, 10, 20, 30
Brock
Sizes - 24/3, 36/3, 32/2,36,60,100/3,80,100, 120, 140, 160, 170
YLI Silk
Sizes - 30,50,100
Gutterman Silk
Sizes -70/3,100/3,120/3,250/3
See Guide for Steel Hooks and Thread Size
Visit our Crochet Hooks Page for advice on how to match a
Crochet Hook with Thread
A SELECTION OF
CROCHET THREADS
FOR SALE
DMC CEBELIA
An excellent quality three-ply tightly twisted 100% cotton, crochet thread. Ideal for tatting and general crochet. 50 gram ball.
White. Size 10. (approx 282 yards)
PRICE $4.75
White. size 20. (approx 405 yards)
PRICE $4.75
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DMC TATTING THREAD
A fine six-ply mercerized 100% cotton for fine crochet, lace making, miniature work, and tatting.
White. Size 80. (approx 106 yards)
PRICE $2.75
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COATS OPERA
A 3 ply thread very soft when finished.
Opera Crochet Thread is an upscale thread with a luxurious feel and shine. It has more twists per inch and is more lustrous than most threads rendering it perfect for heirloom bedspreads, tablecloths, home decor, fashion apparel and accessories. 100% mercerized cotton. Machine wash and dry. 50 gram ball.
White. Size 5. (approx 191 yards)
PRICE
$4.75
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Below is a general approximate guide taken from Heirloom Crochet's private collection of Crochet Hooks and Threads- to be used as a guide only for hook and thread size.
Steel Hooks and Thread Size
THREAD SIZE |
MM |
TULIP |
TULIP USA |
AERO |
US |
UK/CAN |
MILWARD |
BOYE |
120 - 140 |
0.40 |
24 |
16 |
. |
. |
. |
8 |
. |
120 |
0.45 |
23 |
15 |
. |
. |
. |
7+26 |
. |
100 |
0.50 |
22 |
14 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
|
80 - 100 |
0.55 |
21 |
13 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
80 |
0.60 |
20 |
12 |
7 |
14 |
6 |
6 |
. |
60 - 80 |
0.65 |
19 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
60 - 80 |
0.70 |
18 |
11 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
60 |
0.75 |
17 |
10 |
6 1/2 |
13 |
|
5 |
14 |
40 - 60 |
0.80 |
16 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
40 - 60 |
0.85 |
15 |
9 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
13 |
40 - 60 |
0.90 |
14 |
8 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
40 |
0.95 |
13 |
7 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
30 - 40 |
1.00 |
12 |
6 |
5 1/2 |
12 |
5 |
4 |
12 |
30 - 40 |
1.05 |
11 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
|
30 - 40 |
1.10 |
10 |
5 |
. |
11 |
. |
. |
11 |
30 |
1.15 |
9 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
20 - 30 |
1.25 |
8 |
4 |
4 1/2 |
10 |
4 |
3 |
. |
20 - 30 |
1.30 |
7 |
3 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
10 |
20 |
1.40 |
6 |
. |
. |
9 |
. |
. |
9 |
10 - 20 |
1.50 |
5 |
2 |
3 1/2 |
8 |
3 |
21/2 |
8 |
10 - 20 |
1.60 |
4 |
1 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
10 - 20 |
1.65 |
. |
. |
. |
7 |
1.65 |
. |
7 |
10 - 20 |
1.70 |
3 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
10 |
1.75 |
2 |
0 |
2 1/2 |
. |
. |
2 |
. |
. |
1.80 |
. |
. |
. |
6 |
2 1/2 |
. |
6 |
3 Ply |
1.90 |
1 |
. |
. |
5 |
2 |
. |
5 |
. |
2.00 |
. |
. |
1 1/2 |
4 |
1 1/2 |
14 |
4 |
3 Ply |
2.10 |
0 |
. |
. |
3 |
. |
. |
3 |
. |
2.25 |
. |
. |
. |
2 |
1 |
. |
2 |
4 Ply |
2.50 |
. |
. |
0 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
. |
. |
2.75 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
4Ply |
3.00 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
3.25 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
1 |
8 Ply |
3.50 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
00 |
FOR FINE CROCHET THREAD, THE HIGHER THE NUMBER -
THE FINER THE THREAD
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