What is the equivalent to Lyscordet?

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Hi Yvonne! Welcome to the newsgroup... and you're right, it is fun! ;o) Actually this newsgroup is mainly for knitting and crocheting, so you lucked out there too. But of course we do a lot (I do a LOT) of off-topic chatter too. We become very involved in each other's lives, and think of everyone here as an extended family! So... welcome to the family! ;o)

There are a few ladies on this newsgroup from the UK who will be able to help you with your questions about the yarn equivalent.

Welcome, again!

Gemini (in Ontario, Canada)

Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun!

I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that.

Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big?

Please can someone help on either of the above two questions.

Many Thanks.

Yvonne

Thank you for your link Roger - that's extremely useful. And thank you for such a warm welcome Gemini. Much appreciated.

Yvonne

There are a few ladies on this newsgroup from the UK who will be able to help you with your questions about the yarn equivalent.

Welcome, again!

Gemini (in Ontario, Canada)

Couldn't find a newsgroup specifically for knitting or crochet but this one looks fun!

I'm based in the UK and am thinking about making a top using a pattern that states you need 5 x 50g balls Twilleys Lyscordet. That seems to be an expensive option. Just wondering what Lyscordet is comparable to in the UK.... is it similar to double knit, 4 ply or something finer than that.

Also wondering what size 3 fine (sport) weight cotton thread would be similar to, in UK wool. I'm thinking of crocheting some bags for my daughters. Would a 4 ply work instead of sport weight cotton, or would it come out too big?

Please can someone help on either of the above two questions.

Many Thanks.

Yvonne

Hi Yvonne, you found the right place! Lyscordet is a no.5 crochet cotton which is thinner than 4 ply. Not easy to find a cheaper alternative in standard knitting yarn :-( . A 3 ply cotton would probably work, but that's not easy to find. A size 3 crochet cotton could be replaced by a 4 ply knitting cotton pretty well, but obviously you would need to check your tension. I hope this helps.

Incidently, I recently completed a crochet top in Lyscordet using a 2mm hook and it turned out very nicely.

Thank you Sue for your wonderful advice. What a lovely top. How long did it take to make?

At the moment I'm making a wall decoration with a picture of an angel for my mother in law in Canada - it's around 25 inches square and will need some dowling to thread through the loops at the top. I wonder if most craft shops sell that sort of dowling? I'm using a bedspread weight cotton for that (size 10). If lyscordet is a number 5, is it thinner or thicker than number

Bye for now and thanks again for your reply.

Regards,

Yvonne

Your picture of the angel sounds very pretty, Yvonne. About the doweling.... if you can't find it at a craft supply shop, try a hardware store. I know a few hardware / woodworking places here that carry doweling. Just a suggestion. :o)

Gemini

Thanks Gemini. I'll try that :)

Regards,

Yvonne

Hi Yvonne,

Welcome to this great group and you sure came to the right place for help. I live in upstate NY, so can't help with the UK yarn, but I know Sue has and others probably will chime in too.

Yes, do try a hardward or any store that sells wood, it would be cheaper there for dowling then a carft store. Will be get to see a picture of the angel when you finish? We do love pictures.

Hugs,

Nora

Hi Sue,

That top is beautiful, thanks for sharing and I do love the pineapple best of all.

Hugs,

Nora

Thanks Nora. I should be done in a couple of days and will post a picture :)

Yvonne

Actually - it was me who put up the link. The thanks was directed to Roger, whose website the link took you to. There is a lot of useful stuff on the information section of his YarnFwd.com website (also yarns and kits etc etc which have tempted me on a number of occasions). He reads here from time to time, hence the thank you. Sorry if it was confusing.

Judy

Hi Yvonne,

The no. 5 cotton is thicker than no.10. Generally for crochet cotton, the bigger the number, the finer the thread. The top took about 7 weeks, but I wasn't working on it exclusively. I usually have lots of things on the go!

Dowelling is available at most DIY type places, I've never seen it at a craft shop.

Thanks Nora,

I'm contemplating making another cotton top at the moment, but in a different design. Decisions, decisions !