where can I find very thin threads?

[alexalex]

I am learning irish crichet now. In those old vintage pattern, they used very thin thread like no.100 or No.70. The thinnest thread I can find at Joann is No 30. Could someone tell me where can I buy those thin threads?

[snugsmontreal]

i have seen a cviller here that does thread crochet with sewing thread, maybe the label on sewing thread could tell you what the gauge is, maybe that is a 70? good luck and you must have great patience for that stuff

[luvmnms]

look for dmc "tatting" thread at you lys, sorry I don't have any on hand to be sure, but I think it size 70 or 80.

[Katchkan]

I am going to give you two sites to buy that sort of thread. Both are good sites. Lacis http://www.lacis.com/ and Handy Hands tatting http://www.hhtatting.com/ You can get the smaller size threads at either place. I get all my thread for my Irish crochet work from either of these places.

Welcome to the world of Irish Crochet. It's a beautiful art form.

[DEMET]

I am learning irish crichet now. In those old vintage pattern, they used very thin thread like no.100 or No.70. The thinnest thread I can find at Joann is No 30. Could someone tell me where can I buy those thin threads?

 

 

HELLO ALL,

 

I AM GOING TO HAVE SIZE 70(TURKISH SIZE AND I BELIEVE IT IS EQUAL TO SIZE 50 IN US) THREADS EACH BALL IS 40 GRS. IN TWO COLORS WHITE AND ECRU, IF YOU CAN WAIT TILL END OF AUGUST I WILL BE BACK FROM VACATION. THE BRAND IS ALTIN BASAK, MAY BE I CAN FIND SOME OTHER BRAND TOO. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED WITH WHITE OR ECRU COLOR WHEN I COME BACK I WILL LET YOU KNOW. ( I AM GOING TO BUY THEM ANYWAYS)

 

DEMET

[victoriarose]

I must agree with Katchkan. Handy Hands is a wonderful site. If you request a catalog, you will receive it almost immediately (with a few delightful extra's too).

 

Also! Since you are into Irish Crochet...check this out (if you don't already know about it).

http://antiquepatternlibrary.org

 

This place is a treasure-trove of Irish Crochet patterns. Click on Booklist. Those which are listed in the very light grey have not yet been scanned. You can easily tell which ones are downloadable (is that a word? .

 

Have fun with this!