Dear Bev, I'm not sure I agree with you about the difference between knitting and bobbin lace, as both have threads that go over each other, but I suspect that it is because knitting is much more elastic, and therefore the threads would act differently. I think we can both agree completely that knitting does not work like bobbin lace.
I agree, that if the gimp was chosen only because it is the biggest single thread, even though it is not big enough for the usual proportion, a larger gimp should be sought. This is excellent feedback. Thanks. lrb Bev Walker wrote: You raise another interesting point - comparing yarn doubled in knitting. The basic knitted structure is one strand, whether single, double, or more, interlooping, which differs from bobbin lace, two strands crossing each other - and I use the term 'cross' in the usual dictionary meaning, not necessarily 'left over right.' My free advice if you possibly can, is to find a thicker thread for the gimp in this case, for visual as well as structural balance. In a fine point ground lace, thinking of Bayeux, the gimp threads are made of 6 or more strands of the main thread. They lie flat, are not meant to be plied around each other, and the gimp path permits threads to be carried along when not needed in the body of the lace. Probably not noticeable from several feet away, whereas your altar cloth will be seen, if not up close, at least likely well-lit. </walker.b e...@gmail.com> "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
