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
Rose,
The 28 ga might be a little stiffer to work with, but overall the difference shouldn't be too noticeable.
Barbara
I've worked with both and find 28 better as it doesn't curl and twist as much.
Cheers, Jan
Thanks very much for your replies, Barbara and Jan.
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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