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.
Many thanks.
Tess
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
I found this very interesting and had never ever seen or heard this
mentioned. I have only ever used the Coton Perle 5 or 8 on previous pieces
(obviously fine for the threads I had used, but never seen it mentioned as
so many times the main thread.
Sue T
Hi Tess
A gimp thread (for torchon
Dear Tess,
what do you want to work. For the gimp they propose to take 4 till 6 time the
thickness of thread but it is also important if you make a shawl or a table
runner. And the most important point what do you like.
If you work something you have to wash from time to time you should take the
