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Hi

I'm going to have a go at wire crochet, but have only got 28g wire on hand. I've read that 30g is the choice, but is it that significant? Obviously I can give it a shot with the 28g, but just wondering if there is a significant difference between 28 and 30 when it comes to crochet.

Thanks :-)

Rose

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rose
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Rose,

The 28 ga might be a little stiffer to work with, but overall the difference shouldn't be too noticeable.

Barbara

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Barbara Forbes-Lyons

I've worked with both and find 28 better as it doesn't curl and twist as much.

Cheers, Jan

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Jan G

Thanks very much for your replies, Barbara and Jan.

Rose

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rose

hi i actually find i use 28ga wire the most for my designs. i use 26 ga when making the cro/afghan chains that o on the amulet bags, or pendants...some are just necklaces alone they have turned out so pretty. 30ga is a softer wire and easy to work with, but it also snaps faster, and if you have to back out your stitches cause of a misake, the wire doesn't really hold up really well to correcctions.

i just make sure that a mistake i make, can't become a design element > Hi

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