I don't know anything about ramie, but all threads can be used to make lace. The important thing is to get the right size/scale pricking for the thread, do a sample to see what it "feels" like made up, and then use it for appropriate things.
For example, let's say you use a thickish ramie/cotton thread, you choose a pricking that sets it off just fine, but the finished lace is a bit stiff and scratchy. Now this wouldn't matter at all for a wall hanging but might not be the best for a scarf. The angora has two disadvantages I can think of, from using this type of yarn for knitting. The first is that the fluff tends to hide the pattern, so use it for a simple, bold design; Torchon ground rather than rose ground is an example of what I mean here. The second is that it tends to felt slightly so you want to keep undoing to the minimum; a simple design will also help with this. Again, do some samples to get the right grid so you keep the lovely softness and drape. I have got some handspun yarn (not by me <g>) that is one ply shetland and one ply of mohair. I picked up one skein to make a scarf, then a second in case one wasn't quite enough. Then I saw two more and bought those as well so there may be enough for a jacket front (or half a front and half a back) instead of the scarf. But what ever I decide to make it will be after careful sampling to get exactly the right size grid for it, as I want it as soft as possible (biggish grid) without it losing its shape (too big grid). Good luck, and do let us know the results of any experiments you do. Jacquie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
