Question for the group that knows it all,
I have a pattern that calls for a very small amount of #12 Perle Cotton.
I really don't want to buy a full ball of this particular color and wondered how many strands of 6 strand DMC floss, or whatever, I could substitute.
Lucille
TW's Tea Time Pattern used 2 strands of floss for #12 Perle, 6 strands for #5, and 4 strand for #8,HTH
Bobbie V
Thanks very much.
As usual, this group has the answer.
Lucille
What color is it - I might have some! LOL
Cheryl
On the way to the shower now but I will look later.
Thanks much.
Lucille
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I have several balls of #12...be sure to let us know what you need!
Gill
And if you're really wanting the perle texture...IIRC Linda K. Reinmiller has instructions for making your own perle from floss (twisting thing) on her website. Just google her, she's a teacher, does a lot for ANG & EGA.
Ellice
(who is way too lazy to make her own perle cotton)
I looked at her instructions and I wholeheartedly agree with you. If I decide to use the #12 perle I will buy it. Making it seems like a hell of a lot of trouble and not worth my time.
Lucille
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That's true in general, but if you only need 18" or so, or a color that's not available in perle, it's a good thing to know.
jenn
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