One of the most popular projects for crochet threads are doilies due to the intricate nature of the stitches used. Relaxing and fun to make, doilies are both functional, use them as place mats or coasters for cups, and decorative. Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread is a leading brand of crochet thread that is both high […]
Today we review one our best-selling crochet threads, Monaco crochet thread. Imported from the Philippines, Monaco crochet thread is a wonderful thread with many uses. Brief History The Monaco Thread Company was established in 1958, by Mr. Chua Yap Chek, to make bag closing threads. Over the years the company grew and added new products […]
Lizbeth is a brand of thread, made by the Handy Hands company primarily for tatting. Brief History The Handy Hands company was founded by Barbara Foster and her family in 1989 after she published a series of books on tatting. The company was incorporated in 1995 and the Lizbeth line of threads was released in […]
Aunt Lydia’s brand of crochet thread is America’s most popular. Search the internet for crochet thread and Aunt Lydia’s will be at the top the list. But why is it so popular? What make it special? We will explore that and more in this post. Brief History Aunt Lydia’s brand was originally part of the […]
When you start learning to crochet one of the first choices you must make is that of the type of “yarn” you will use. After you become more familiar with the basics of crochet, you may want to make something that is more intricate, detailed, or delicate, than you can make with thicker yarns. Yes, […]
Crochet thread is a wonderfully versatile product that can be used for many different types of projects. What types of projects can be done with crochet thread? If you want to know more about what crochet thread is, and how it is made, see our blog post: What is Crochet Thread here Home Decor My […]
Description You have probably heard the phrase Merino Wool used to describe certain active wear and on expensive yarn labels. Seems like it is everywhere. But what makes it different from regular wool yarn? What are its properties and best uses? We will cover that later in the blog, not, just a bit of history. […]
Description Alpaca Yarn has a non-abrasiveness (softness) that effectively contends with mohair and cashmere and is appropriate for articles of clothing that will contact skin. A thick fiber, alpaca yarns give great stitch definition and work magnificently for textured examples. Alpaca yarn won’t mat or pill. It contains no lanolin and has a hollow core fiber, […]
Description Acrylic yarn is a synthetic fiber, formed of polymers created from petroleum products by melting and extruding the materials into long, thin fibers. The properties of acrylic yarn vary depending on the treatment of the fibers. Tightly twisting fibers results in a strong but rough textured yarn. A looser twist will result in a softer yarn. Characteristics Low […]
Crochet threads come in many sizes, ranging from size 3 to size 100. Some are nearly as thick as yarn, while others are as thin as sewing thread. The key to understanding thread size is that the larger the number the thinner the thread.