Crochet cotton help for an Aussie please

Lindylou1 wrote

on Sep 16, 2009 6:57 PM

Hi, this is my first post on Crochetme. I've been crocheting for nearly 2 years and just LOVE IT!

I've just downloaded this great tapestry crochet pattern from Carol Ventura. It asks for size 3 wool cotton thread from DMC, I've never bought crochet cotton thread before, its sooooo confusing!! I can't find size 3 cotton thread anywhere in Australia, the largest is #5. Could this be our 3ply cotton thread?

Is bedspread cotton = #10 cotton?

Linda

TBear994 wrote

on Dec 29, 2009 7:44 PM

Hi Linda,

I am not sure what the sizing is in Australia, but a size 3 crochet cotton would probable be your 3 ply. The best cotton for a bedspread would be a #5, #10 is too small and will end up giving you a headache. I hope I have helped you. I have been crocheting for about 45 years and love working with cotton, wool, alpaca, silk, just about anything. My next project is to use my plastic grocery bags as yarn.

Let me know how your project goes.

Teri

ChrisS@17 wrote

on Dec 31, 2009 5:57 PM

Hi there I am also an australian size 3 yarn is a DK weight Yarn which is a double knit A suggestion is to try Crochet Australia.com.au they may be able to help out, There is also Sullivans and Panda regal but I think that is a 4 Ply Cotton so Just see what happens.

Chris

ChrisS@17 wrote

on Dec 31, 2009 5:59 PM

Also weight 10 cotton is bedspread weight