Hi Tess A gimp thread (for torchon or point ground) should be at 4-6 times the thickness of the main thread. To translate using wraps/cm just divide the w/cm measurement by 2.5.
The only 35/2 linen I've seen is Bockens = 18 w/cm 18 รท 2.5 = 4.5 so 4 w/cm or 5 w/cm The only readily available (in UK) linen of that thickness is Texere C4 You might be able to find a knitting yarn of suitable thickness (Perle 5 is much too thin) but If it was me I'd use the old method of just using 5 or 6 strands of the main thread wound together on the bobbin. You will need BIG gimp bobbins. Brenda > I am about to begin a length of simple torchon, using 35/2 linen. The design > includes using gimp. Do you have any suggestions as to what to use for the > gimp? #5 DMC perle? stranded DMC cotton? or, what size linen? Any and all > suggestions will be gratefully received. Brenda in Allhallows www.brendapaternoster.me.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
